Introduction
The great Lombard lakes — Como, Garda, Maggiore — offer postcard-perfect scenery where freshwater fish takes center stage in local celebrations.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Laghi Lombardi:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Laghi Lombardi:
Sagra dei Missoltini
GiugnoVarenna
Celebrazione del pesce essiccato del Lago di Como.
Palio del Baradello
SettembreComo
Rievocazione medievale con sfida tra borghi comaschi.
Festival della Luce
SettembreComo
Installazioni luminose nella città di Alessandro Volta.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Laghi Lombardi represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Laghi Lombardi
Grilled dried agoni fish served with polenta, a classic dish from Lake Como.
Lake perch fillets with creamy butter risotto.
Winter pork and cabbage stew, a traditional dish of the Lake Como countryside.
Traditions & Culture
Medieval reenactment in Como featuring a competition between villages, a historical procession, and traditional games.
Traditional rowing regatta featuring typical Lake Como boats.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Connects the lakes of Pusiano and Alserio to the Monza Park.
Historical Figures
Inventor of the electric battery, born in Como in 1745.
Set his novel "I Promessi Sposi" on Lake Como and in the Lecco region.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Laghi Lombardi are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Lake Como is Italy's deepest lake (410 meters) and has the shape of an inverted Y.”
“Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery in Como in 1799, changing the course of human history.”
“George Clooney owns Villa Oleandra in Laglio, on Lake Como.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products can be found in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
In Laghi Lombardi there are 3 protected designation products, including: Missoltini del Lago di Como (PAT), Olio del Garda Bresciano (DOP), Lugànega (PAT).
2What should I eat in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
Typical dishes from Laghi Lombardi include: Missoltini con polenta, Risotto con pesce persico, and Casöla. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the region.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Laghi Lombardi are: Sagra dei Missoltini (Varenna, June); Palio del Baradello (Como, September); Festival della Luce (Como, September).
4What natural parks are there in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Laghi Lombardi include: Parco Regionale della Valle del Lambro (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
The festivals in Laghi Lombardi are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Bellagio and Associazione Missoltini del Lario. These Pro Loco groups and associations are the custodians of the region's gastronomic traditions.