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Dumenza

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Dumenza

Dumenza works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cremenaga, 13km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Dumenza is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 882, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dumenza sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dumenza to your route.

About Dumenza

Dumenza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 70 kilometers (43 mi) northwest of Milan and about 25 kilometers (16 mi) north of Varese, on the border with Switzerland. The municipality of Dumenza contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and

Read more hamlets) Runo (birthplace of painter Bernardino Luini), Due Cossani, Stivigliano, and Trezzino. Dumenza borders the following municipalities: Agra, Astano (Switzerland), Curiglia con Monteviasco, Luino, Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca, Miglieglia (Switzerland), Monteggio (Switzerland), Novaggio (Switzerland), Sessa (Switzerland).

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Where is Dumenza located?

Dumenza is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0209 latitude, 8.7867 longitude.

What is the population of Dumenza?

Dumenza has a population of approximately 882 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
882
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.0209, 8.7867

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Dumenza

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Lugano (Swiss side)

A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Morcote

Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Contra Dam (Verzasca)

The 220 m arch dam of GoldenEye's opening leap, voted the greatest movie stunt of all time: where the Val Verzasca road crosses the crest and a commercial 007 bungee jump operates in season.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stresa & Borromean Islands

An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.

25 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Ponte dei Salti

A 17th-century double-arch stone bridge over the Verzasca's emerald pools at Lavertezzo; cliff-jumpers and photographers share granite slabs polished smooth by impossibly clear green water.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Dumenza

  • 25 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 33 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 37 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 38 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 59 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 60 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dumenza.

Agra

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 318

Cremenaga

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 768

Luino

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 12,146

Bedigliora

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km away

Curiglia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 160

Maccagno

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,698

Montegrino Valtravaglia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 340

Veddasca

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 346

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