Day trips from Bergamo
8 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Bergamo, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
35 km01 · Nature spotMonte IsolaA car-free island in the middle of Lake Iseo.
Ferries run often from Sulzano and Sale Marasino, about 10 minutes.
45 km02 · Popular townVarennaA colourful fishing village on Lake Como, quieter than Bellagio.
Trains from Milan stop at Varenna-Esino, a short walk from the centre. Ferries connect Varenna with Bellagio and Menaggio.
90 km03 · Nature spot · SwitzerlandVerzasca ValleyEmerald water flowing under an old double-arched stone bridge.
Buses run from Locarno and Tenero, about 45 minutes.
90 km04 · Nature spot · SwitzerlandBernina Pass (Pontresina)Glaciers and high mountain lakes along the Bernina Express railway.
The Bernina railway runs from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy.
90 km05 · Nature spotLake Maggiore (Stresa)A lakeside resort facing the palace gardens of the Borromean Islands.
Trains from Milan take about an hour. Boats go to the islands from the jetty.
95 km06 · Nature spotLake Garda (Riva)The north end of Italy's largest lake, surrounded by steep mountains.
Buses run from Rovereto station, about 30 minutes. Boats link the lake towns.
100 km07 · Hidden townOrta San GiulioA quiet lakeside village facing a small island monastery.
Trains run to Orta-Miasino station, then a short walk.
145 km08 · Nature spot · SwitzerlandAletsch GlacierThe longest glacier in the Alps, seen from car-free mountain villages.
Trains run to Mörel, Betten or Fiesch, then cable cars up to the car-free villages of Riederalp and Bettmeralp.Questions
Day trips from Bergamo: good to know
What are the best day trips from Bergamo?
Our favourite hidden places near Bergamo are Monte Isola (35 km), Varenna (45 km), Verzasca Valley (90 km) and Bernina Pass (90 km). All 8 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Bergamo?
All of them are within about 150 km of Bergamo in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.