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Things to see in Varese (Italy): 47 places and when to go

Varese is a town in Italy, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly Nature (20), Mountains (17), Hiking (9). The best known are E1 European long distance path, Sacro Monte di Varese and Poncione d'Arzo. 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 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. 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 · 45.8376, 8.8085
Places
47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (20) · Mountains (17) · Hiking (9) · History (9) · Wildlife (4) · Temples (3)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
MXP Ferno (VA), 24 km as the crow flies
Highest point
G.V. Schiaparelli Observatory, at 1,226 m.

What to see in Varese

The places in and around Varese, 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 23, by what you come to do:

When to go to Varese

The best time to visit Varese 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. JanPossible8:51
  2. FebPossible10:07
  3. MarPossible11:37
  4. AprBest time13:19
  5. MayBest time14:44
  6. JunBest time15:31
  7. JulPossible15:12
  8. AugPossible13:57
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:40
  11. NovPossible9:12
  12. DecPossible8:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In April, 46 of the 47 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 Varese

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 24 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 Varese?

The best known: E1 European long distance path, Sacro Monte di Varese, Poncione d'Arzo, Basilica of San Vittore, Varese, Santa Caterina del Sasso. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Varese?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

How do you get to Varese?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 24 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Varese as the destination and these 47 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.