Things To Do

La Rampolina

Osteria Mercato

Al Buscion

A cozy wine bar! Try local Piedmontese wines (Barolo, Gavi, Nebbiolo).

Ferry to Isola Bella

You can book a public ferry ride from the waterfront (in front of Hotel La Palma). Or hire a private boat tour of the lake and islands

Bike around Stresa!

You can rent bikes for the day and explore the lake. There is a beautiful bike trail around the lake.

Visit Verbania

The largest city on the lake. There are plenty of restaurants to explore. Otherwise, walking the lakefront is beautiful.

Lake Como

About an hour drive to the city of Como. From the city drive up the lake or take a beautiful ferry ride.

Profumo di Stresa

This is a fragrance store in Stresa's main square, further reinforces the town's perfume association by creating original fragrances for both personal and home use, utilizing local essences like camellias, magnolias, jasmine, and roses

Chestnut Tree Trail

The Chestnut Tree Trail is easy and straightforward and runs along the Lake following the route of the ancient mule tracks that connected Stresa with Belgirate. It is well marked, starting in Stresa at the corner of Via Alessandro Manzoni and Via San Michele. If you wish, at the end of the trail, you can return to Stresa with a short but valuable trip aboard a boat that makes a stop at the stunning Santa Caterina del Sasso.

Other Recommendations

For other recommendations, Hotel La Palma does a wonderful job outlining all the historical sites and excursions you can consider aside from what we listed!!