PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
V
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Valganna
EuropeItalyLombardy

Valganna

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Valganna

Valganna works well as a base: 5 minutes from Masciago Primo, 15km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Valganna is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 1,462, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Valganna 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 Valganna to your route.

About Valganna

Valganna is a comune (municipality) within the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 km (37 mi) northwest of Milan and about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of Varese. The name Valganna is a compound of valley and Ganna, which is the name of one of the villages located in the valley. Lago di Ghirla

Read more and Lago di Ganna are located in the territory of the municipality. Valganna borders the following municipalities: Arcisate, Bedero Valcuvia, Brinzio, Cuasso al Monte, Cugliate-Fabiasco, Cunardo, Induno Olona; the territory of the Comune is comprised in the Cinque Vette Park.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Valganna

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Valganna.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Valganna.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Valganna?

Valganna 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Valganna?

Plan your road trip to Valganna with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Valganna as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Valganna located?

Valganna is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9023 latitude, 8.8233 longitude.

What is the population of Valganna?

Valganna has a population of approximately 1,462 people, making it a town in Italy.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Valganna as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Valganna. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,462
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.9023, 8.8233

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.

Full driving guide for Italy

Tags

EuropeItalyLombardyTown

Worth the detour from Valganna

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

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

12 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.

15 km · about 30 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

Stresa

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

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Valganna

  • 23 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 23 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 34 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.
  • 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.
  • 71 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.
  • 72 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.

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 Valganna.

Ganna

🇮🇹 Italy

0 km awayPop. 661

Bedero Valcuvia

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 664

Brinzio

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 870

Masciago Primo

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 244

Cunardo

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 2,651

Rancio Valcuvia

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 548

Ferrera di Varese

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 586

Cuasso al Piano

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,727

Plan a trip around Valganna

Italy road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Valganna

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence