Lake Como's Lenno: the village of Villa del Balbaniello

Lenno’s must-sees on Lake Como

If you are planning a trip to Lenno, you're doing it right: this small village in the municipality of Tremezzina holds some of the most beautiful landscapes of Lake Como. Even if this little village is mainly known for its amazing villa, there is far more to enjoy during your first visit. Here is our refined list of Lenno's treasures, curated by locals who have lived on (and loved) Lake Como since birth:

• Villa del Balbianello: this is probably the most famous villa on Lake Como. Villa del Balbianello is a 18th-century cardinal's residence, now turned into a museum. If you've never been there, you should absolutely set aside a few hours to visit this estate: along with spectacular gardens and views, you'll find amazing treasures collected by its last owner, Guido Monzino, such as maps, travel tools, books, and even ancient and primitive art objects.
• The Golfo Venere promenade: a walkway (part of Lake Como's Greenway) that will guide you through the lake's landscape. You can choose to take just a little part of the Greenway or, if you are a sporty person, you can walk the entire length of the trail (approximately 11 km, 6,8 miles).
• The romanesque Baptistery & Church of San Stefano: an example of early medieval Lombard architecture in the main square.
• Abbazia di Aquafredda: nestled in the hills just above Lenno, Abbazia di Acquafredda is an historic Abbey with panoramic views.

How to get to Lenno from Como

Lenno is situated approximately 27 kilometers (17 miles) north of the city of Como, along the western branch of the lake. This makes it the perfect weekend getaway from Como or Milan.

You can reach Lenno:

1. By car or private driver: driving along the scenic SS340 Statale Regina road takes roughly 30 minutes. Traffic during high season can be dense, and parking in Lenno is limited.
2. By public passenger ferry: if you want to reach Lenno by water, you can take one of Navigazione Lago di Como's public ferries.
3. By private yacht: the most comfortable and breathtaking way to reach Lenno is from the water. A private boat allows you to bypass road traffic and chaos entirely and arrive directly at Lenno’s exclusive piers or Villa del Balbianello’s private water-gate in style.

Experience Lenno’s historic villas with Como Yachting

If you're planning to visit Lake Como, there is truly no better way to experience it than from the water, where you can admire the landscape and every village and villa from a unique perspective.

At Como Yachting, we craft tailored private boat tours. Aboard our Comitti yacht or classic Venetian water taxi, you can explore Lenno and the mid-lake region in total privacy, guided by your expert captain and local storyteller.