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Malnate

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Malnate

Malnate works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gazzada Schianno, 24km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Malnate is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 15,466, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Malnate 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 Malnate to your route.

About Malnate

Malnate is a comune (municipality) in the province of Varese, in the Italian region of Lombardy. It lies in a mountainous region approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Milan, in the foothills of the Alps near the border between Italy and Switzerland. Curiosities and historical facts about Malnate can be found in the

Read more book "La Cava", published by Macchione Editore and, starting in 1994, released yearly in December.

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Malnate 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 Malnate located?

Malnate is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7938 latitude, 8.8810 longitude.

What is the population of Malnate?

Malnate has a population of approximately 15,466 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
15,466
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.7938, 8.8810

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 Malnate

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

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

7 km · about 15 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

scenic viewpoint

Brunate Funicular Viewpoint

A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.

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.

24 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Villa del Balbianello

A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Malnate

  • 17 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 29 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 37 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.
  • 39 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.

Driving in Italy

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

When to drive here

April to October

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