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Zelbio

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Zelbio

Zelbio works well as a base: 5 minutes from Brienno, 14km from Lake Como.

Zelbio is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 181, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zelbio 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 Zelbio to your route.

About Zelbio

Zelbio (Comasco: Gèlbi [ˈdʒɛlbi]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Milan and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 206 and an area of 4.7 square kilometres (1.8

Read more mi2). Zelbio borders the following municipalities: Bellagio, Lezzeno, Nesso, Sormano, Veleso.

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Zelbio 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 Zelbio located?

Zelbio is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9046 latitude, 9.1805 longitude.

What is the population of Zelbio?

Zelbio has a population of approximately 181 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
181
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.9046, 9.1805

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 Zelbio

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Villa Carlotta

A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bellagio

The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.

11 km · about 20 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Varenna

A tranquil fishing village on Lake Como's eastern shore with romantic lakeside walkways and the terraced Villa Monastero gardens.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Como

Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.

14 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Lake Como Shore Road

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

Moto Guzzi Museum

The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Zelbio

  • Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • Right hereLake 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.
  • 50 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 61 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.
  • 65 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.
  • 68 kmSplügen PassA narrow, dramatic pass straddling the Swiss-Italian border with tight tunnels carved into rock and vertiginous drops into the Cardinell Gorge.

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 Zelbio.

Veleso

🇮🇹 Italy

0 km awayPop. 216

Nesso

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,092

Pognana Lario

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 764

Brienno

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 402

Laglio

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 917

Lezzeno

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 2,012

Faggeto Lario

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,173

Lemna

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 282

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