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Things to see in Varenna (Italy): 89 places and when to go

Varenna is a town in Italy, and this site lists 89 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (50), Mountains (49), Nature (19). The best known are Villa Carlotta, Monte San Primo and Madonna del Ghisallo. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 46.0097, 9.2847
Places
89 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (50) · Mountains (49) · Nature (19) · History (9) · Temples (9) · Museums and art (6)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
MXP Ferno (VA), 60 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Grignone, at 2,410 m.

What to see in Varenna

The places in and around Varenna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 65, by what you come to do:

When to go to Varenna

The best time to visit Varenna is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:50
  2. FebPossible10:07
  3. MarPossible11:37
  4. AprBest time13:19
  5. MayBest time14:45
  6. JunBest time15:32
  7. JulPossible15:13
  8. AugPossible13:58
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:39
  11. NovPossible9:11
  12. DecPossible8:28

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. In September, 87 of the 89 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Varenna

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Varenna?

The best known: Villa Carlotta, Monte San Primo, Madonna del Ghisallo, Monte Bregagno, Lierna Castle. In all, 89 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Varenna?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.

How do you get to Varenna?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Varenna as the destination and these 89 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.