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Germignaga

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Germignaga

Germignaga works well as a base: 5 minutes from Montegrino Valtravaglia, 18km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Germignaga is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 3,697, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Germignaga 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 Germignaga to your route.

About Germignaga

Germignaga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 70 km (43 mi) northwest of Milan and about 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,721 and an area of 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi). The municipality of Germignaga contains

Read more the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Ronchetto, Ronchi, Fornace, Casa Moro, Premaggio and Mirandola Nuova. Germignaga borders the following municipalities: Brezzo di Bedero, Brissago-Valtravaglia, Cannero Riviera, Luino, Montegrino Valtravaglia.

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Germignaga offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Germignaga located?

Germignaga is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9913 latitude, 8.7240 longitude.

What is the population of Germignaga?

Germignaga has a population of approximately 3,697 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,697
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.9913, 8.7240

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 Germignaga

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 min 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Stresa

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

19 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

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

22 km · about 25 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.

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Germignaga

  • 19 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 33 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.
  • 35 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 42 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.
  • 60 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 61 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

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 Germignaga.

Brezzo di Bedero

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 950

Bedero

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 639

Luino

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 12,146

Montegrino Valtravaglia

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 340

Porto Valtravaglia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,347

Cannero Riviera

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 917

Brissago-Valtravaglia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 346

Mesenzana

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,441

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