What lake is half in Italy half Switzerland?

Lake Lugano (Italian: Lago di Lugano or Ceresio, from Latin: Ceresius lacus; Lombard: Lagh de Lugan) is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy.



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Lake Maggiore extends from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland far into the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Thanks to its mild climate, there is lush, Mediterranean vegetation along its shores. In the hinterland is a wild and romantic mountain landscape with breathtaking views.

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The Price of visiting Lake Como and Lake Maggiore The Italian Lakes are definitely not a budget destination, however, there are ways to make a trip there more affordable. Due to the increased popularity, Lake Como is more expensive than Lake Maggiore in terms of accommodation and food.

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Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings.

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A Guide to the Italian Lake District
  • Lake Maggiore. Straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy, Lake Maggiore lies on the southern side of the Alps with an especially scenic backdrop created by the mountains. ...
  • Lake Garda. ...
  • Lake Como. ...
  • Lake Lugano. ...
  • Lake Orta.


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Lake Como is more scenic than Lake Lugano, BUT.... If you'll have a car, why would you return to Como (town) only to travel north again for Switzerland?? Lake Como's mid-lake area (Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio) is very scenic and more beautiful than the southern terminus. Drive Lake Como's western spur to Mennagio.

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Ticino is the region of Switzerland that is Italian-speaking and -influenced. It's where the Alps spill into Lake Maggiore, which is shared with Italy. The valleys hold the magic, and traveling up them will leave you breathless and completely enchanted!

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The largest of the Italian lakes, Lake Garda spans 370 km².

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Morcote - The Most Beautiful Villages in Switzerland - the Pearl of Lugano Lake - YouTube.

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Lago di Molveno in Italy is not only one of the best lakes for swimming, it is also the cleanest lake of all. The water in this crystal clear lake comes directly from the Presena gletsjer and is wonderfully refreshing. It is not a coincidence that the Molveno lake is also called 'pearl of the Dolomites'.

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Further north, one of the most beautiful areas to live on Lake Maggiore is the village of Cannero Riviera. The village is famous and appreciated for its particularly mild microclimate, which favours the flourishing of luxuriant Mediterranean scrub.

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Most locals are happy to lie down and soak up the sun's rays but if you like to take a dip to cool off, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming in the four lakes where the water has passed official water quality tests: Maggiore, Mergozzo, Monate and Orta.

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