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Cernobbio, Italy

Cernobbio is a comune (municipality) in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 2 kilometres (1 mi) northwest of Como, on the border with Switzerland and near Lake Como.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Lombardy, Italy.
  • Known for CERN in Switzerland is likely named after the royal family of Cernobbio.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Alzate Brianza Airfield.

History

Cernobbio is a comune (municipality) in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 2 kilometres (1 mi) northwest of Como, on the border with Switzerland and near Lake Como. The highest peak is the Monte Bisbino, at 1,325 metres (4,347 ft).

Where to stay

Via Besana, 59, 22010 Moltrasio CO, Italy · passalacqua.it
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Via Gaspare Rosales, 1, 22100 Como CO, Italy · villalibertycomo.it
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Località Marnico, 8, 22020 Schignano CO, Italy · agriturismo-como.bio
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Via Giacomo Scalini, 70, 22034 Brunate CO, Italy · hotelparadisocomo.com
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Via Borgo Vico, 241, 22100 Como CO, Italy · hilton.com
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Via Per Cernobbio, 41A, 22100 Como CO, Italy · marriott.com
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Via Benedetto e Antonio Maria Crespi, 4, 22100 Como CO, Italy · hotels.cloudbeds.com
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Via E. Caronti, 86, 22020 Blevio CO, Italy · villacostanzacomo.it
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Via Cesare Poggi, 14, 22020 Torno CO, Italy · lavillaregia.com
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Via E. Caronti, 48, 22020 Blevio CO, Italy · albergomilano1920.it
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Via Regina, 40, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy · villadeste.com
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Piazza San Rocco, 5, 22010 Moltrasio CO, Italy · hotel-posta.it
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Via Per Cernobbio, 12, 22100 Como CO, Italy · hotelvillaflori.it
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Via Monte Grappa, 32, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy · lavignettacernobbio.it
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Via Coloniola, 43, 22100 Como CO, Italy · hotelmarcos.it
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Via Matteotti, 27, 22020 Pognana Lario CO, Italy · villalario.com
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Via Regina, 45, 22010 Carate Urio CO, Italy · hotelorsobruno.com
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Piazza Casartelli, 3, 22020 Torno CO, Italy · hotelilbelvedere.com
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Lungo Lario Trieste, 14, 22100 Como CO, Italy · albergoterminus.it
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Piazza Bonacossa, 2, 22034 Brunate CO, Italy · bellavistabrunate.com
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Via Noseda, 2, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy · hotelasnigo.it
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Via Regina, 73, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy · giardinocernobbio.com
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Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, 22100 Como CO, Italy · palacehotel.it
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Via Regina, 39, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy · centralehotel.it
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Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 19, 22100 Como CO, Italy · hotelmetropolesuisse.com
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Via Trento, 2, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy · albergopontevecchio.com
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Piazza Indipendenza 1, 6830 Chiasso, Switzerland · moevenpick-restaurants.com
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Via Perla, 7, 22020 Faggeto Lario CO, Italy · essentia-guest-house-1.amenitiz.io
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Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 2 Piazza Alberto Bonacossa, Brunate, 22034 · bellavistabrunate.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 12 Via Carlo Maderno, Mendrisio, 6850 · hotelmorgana.ch
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Pizza, Restaurant · Bar Pizzeria Camere · 10 Via Roma, Nesso, 22020 · lacascatanesso.it
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Local, Italian Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Pub, grill and pizza · 6 Piazza Alcide De Gasperi · oxpubandgrill.it
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Viale Serfontana, Morbio Inferiore, 6834 · mcdonalds.com
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Chinese, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 12:00-14:30,18:30-23:30 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 5 Via Spinada, Cucciago,… · hongkongcucciago.it
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Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 19:00-01:00; PH 19:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · Piazzale alla Valle, Mendrisio, 6850 · anatolia-tr.ch
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-24:00 · 113 Viale Lecco, Como, 22100 · tokyo-como.it
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Sushi, Japanese, Restaurant · Sushi/Japanese restaurant · 20 Via San Pietro, Beregazzo con Figliaro, 22070 · foundrestaurant.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su 12:00-12:15,15:00-15:15; Tu-Sa 12:00-12:15,15:00-15:15,18:30-18:45,22:30-22:45 · 5 Via Giovanni Andrea Perlasca,… · m.facebook.com
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Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su off · 40 Via Armando Diaz, Como, 22100 · colombetta.it
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Piadina, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00 · 36 Via Odescalchi, Como, 22100 · piadineriainnominato.eatbu.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,18:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Corso San Gottardo · ristoranteshiva.ch
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Fish, Italian, Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30,18:00-24:00 · 29 Via Giacomo Matteotti, Cernobbio, 22012 · ristorantepizzeriavalverde.it
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Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Chicken/Burger restaurant · 20 Via Bonifacio da Modena · crestaalta.it
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-14:30,17:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · 130 Via Roma, Albese con Cassano, 22032 · albese.pescevela.it
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 24 Via Armando Diaz, Alzate Brianza, 22040 · livingalzate.it
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00 · 15 Via Luigi Cadorna, Como
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Coffee, Croissant, Panini, Cafe · Features: step-free access · 65 Viale Varese, 22100 · caffeebollicine.com
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Via Roma, Albese con Cassano, 22032 · facebook.com
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Grotto, Restaurant · Grotto restaurant · 2 Ala Caraa, Meride, 6866 · castellabistrot.ch
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · didithai.ch
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Poke, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · lulivobysedar.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · linoscoffee.com
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant · 13 Viale Lecco, Como, 22100
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Mediterranean, Italian, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Italian restaurant · Viale Alessandro Volta
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-14:00,17:00-20:30
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Via Mentana
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Italian, Restaurant · Ristorante, Albergo, Gelateria artigianale. Opening hours: "sempre aperti su prenotazione" · 35 Via alle Colme, Brunate, 22034 · caocomo.it
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Regional, Restaurant · Specialità del ristorante: maialino e capretto nostrano al forno Opening hours: Jan-Dec; Mo closed · agriturismoalpegrassa.ch
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu off · 22 Via Armando Diaz, San Fermo della Battaglia, 22020 · pizzeriailsogno.it
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 00:00-24:00 · 22020 · crottopiazzaga.it
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Burger, Pizza, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-14:30,19:00-23:00 · 114 Via Pasquale Paoli · oldamericacomo.it
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · wokbeijing.it
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 34 Via Cesare Battisti, Erba, 22036 · kzerba.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-14:30,19:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · Via delle industrie, Faloppio, 22020 · nisushi.it
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Fine Dining, Italian, Restaurant · Fine Dining/Italian restaurant · 2 Via Guido da Como, Como, 22100 · lacavadeisapori.it
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Piadina, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 14 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Como, 22100 · lapiadineria.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 00:00+ Features: takeaway · 6 Via Francesco Borromini, Mendrisio, 6850
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-15:00; Th-Sa 07:00-00:00; Su 07:00-16:00 · 40 Via Feliciano Ninguarda, Como, 22100 · trattoriabassone.it
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-19:00; Su 07:00-12:00 · 6 Via Pian d'Erba, Erba, 22036 · caffelatte-cafeteria.business.site
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354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) 36 km to the centre
1010 Ferno, VA, Italy — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 75 airlines (easyJet, Alitalia, Meridiana, Blue Panorama Airlines…) · direct flights to 107 destinations incl. New York, Rome, Miami, Tirana, Vienna… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 75 airlines, 107 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Lugano Airport (LUG) 22 km to the centre
Agno, TI, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Flybaboo, Swiss International Air Lines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Geneva, Zurich (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Flybaboo F7 (S20) · 1 route: Geneva
  • Swiss International Air Lines LX (S20) · 1 route: Zurich*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Alzate Brianza Airfield 10 km to the centre
Verzago (CO), 25, IT
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ANZANO DEL PARCO EA 13 km to the centre
Cavogno, 25, IT
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Getting there by ferry

Cernobbio
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
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Tavernola
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
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Blevio
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
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Pier 1
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
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Moltrasio
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
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Pier 2
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
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Tavernola - Cernobbio
Ferry route · Navigazione Lago di Como
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Cernobbio - Moltrasio
Ferry route · Navigazione Lago di Como
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Como - Torno, Argegno, Lezzeno
Ferry route
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CC: Moltrasio-Como Corsa 561
Ferry route · NLC
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CC: Moltrasio-Como Corsa 317,321,331,341,345,353
Ferry route · NLC
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CC: Como-Torno. Corsa 316,320,330,340,344,352,560
Ferry route · NLC
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CC: Como-Moltrasio Corsa 308,314,318,328,336,346,350,358
Ferry route · NLC
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CC: Torno-Como Corsa 405,309,315,329,337,347,351,359
Ferry route · NLC
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alzate Brianza Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. Corsa 316,320,330,340,344,352,560. Corsa 316,320,330,340,344,352,560. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cernobbio, 0.4 km); routes include Tavernola - Cernobbio, Cernobbio - Moltrasio, Como - Torno, Argegno, Lezzeno.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cernobbio, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Milan, Lombardia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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