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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Osteno works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pellio Intelvi, 10km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Osteno is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 554, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Osteno 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 Osteno to your route.
Claino con Osteno (Comasco: Scin Osten [ˌʃĩː uˈstẽː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Milan and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Como. It is a small comune on Lake Lugano, composed of a series of small frazioniRead more
(hamlets): the biggest ones (Claino and Osteno) have been chosen for the municipal name.
Claino con Osteno borders the following municipalities: Alta Valle Intelvi, Laino, Ponna, Porlezza, Valsolda.
Near Osteno is a site belonging to the Moltrasio Formation, which preserves numerous late-Jurassic fossils characterized by integral fossilization such as Squaloraja polyspondyla.
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Osteno is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0067 latitude, 9.0838 longitude.
Osteno has a population of approximately 554 people, making it a town in Italy.
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natural wonder
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.
14 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
A winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A tranquil fishing village on Lake Como's eastern shore with romantic lakeside walkways and the terraced Villa Monastero gardens.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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