Travel
Flight
Milan Malpensa Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport is the closest airport to Stresa. You are then able drive to the venue, approximately 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train into Stresa (1 hour and 30 minutes with one train switch). Some guests will be flying into Venice, Zurich, Paris and training to Stresa. Email or call Brian or Liz to coordinate.
Train
Trenitalia
We recommend making your way into Milan and spend a day or two in the city before the wedding! Then you are able to take the train directly to Stresa (travel time, 1.5 hours) to spend a few days with us. Note, using the train requires a transfer. First, from Malpensa, you would take the Trenord subway train to the stop, Gallarate. Then you would board the Trenitalia and be dropped off directly into the center of Stresa. From there, you could get a taxi or walk to your accomodation! See the Google Map link below for assistance (you will need to copy & paste into your browser): https://www.google.com/maps/dir/21010+Ferno,+Province+of+Varese,+Italy/Stresa,+Province+of+Verbano-Cusio-Ossola,+Italy/@45.6776126,8.5361203,10z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x478661757c84a7b7:0xa3f10a57a0c77efe!2m2!1d8.7259911!2d45.6284772!1m5!1m1!1s0x4786758e05b94925:0x78f0166e234c7ef3!2m2!1d8.5257951!2d45.8882205!3e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Rental Car
Avis
There are multiple options available at the Milan Malpensa Airport. We personally used Avis. It is a very straight forward process to book online and pick up the car within the airport. The return is also very easy, as the drop off is still at the airport, no shuttle needed!
Rental Car
Avis Autonoleggio - Stresa
There is also an Avis located in Stresa for any adventures you plan on afterwards! There is also a Budget.
Hotel
Hotel la Palma
This is a beautiful hotel with wonderful views of Lake Maggiore itself. We will be hosting a welcome reception at their fantastic SkyBar. This is approximately a 15-minute walk from Villa Frua, where most of the wedding events will happen.
House Or Rental
AirBnB or VRBO
There are multiple Airbnbs locate throughout Stresa. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the location of the Airbnb, please feel free to reach out to Brian or I and we'd be happy to assist you with the optimal location.
Hotel
Hotel Flora
Immersed in the enchanting scenery of Stresa, a stone's throw from the picturesque lakeside and the suggestive Borromean Islands, Hotel Flora welcomes guests in a casual yet refined atmosphere. This is approximately a 7 minute walk from Villa Frua (where the ceremony will be held).
Travel Note
Weather
Our wedding will be hosted during fall, so you can expect warm weather during the day but cool temperatures at night.
Travel Note
Emergency Information & Essentials
There are several grocery stores in Stresa. Most notably Carrefour Market and CONDAD are the larger/major grocery stores. But there are plenty of mini-marts if you search on your phone. There are 2 pharmacies (farmacias) that are located in town, Farmacia Internazionale Dr. Giuliano and Farmacia Dr. Valle Andrea.