Food festivals and events in Lago Maggiore 2026
“Lake Maggiore and its Borromean Islands frame celebrations where lake fish meets alpine cheeses.”
Waters and Gardens
The Val Grande behind Lake Maggiore is Italy's largest wilderness area.
The Colosso di San Carlo Borromeo in Arona (1698) was the world's tallest statue before the Statue of Liberty.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Miele del Verbano
Acacia and chestnut honey produced on the hills surrounding Lake Maggiore.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Luminarie di Cannobio
Lakeside procession featuring illuminated boats and fireworks on the water.
Giardini delle Isole Borromee
Centuries-old tradition of artistic gardening on the lake's islands.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale della Val Grande
Italy's and the Alps' most extensive wilderness area, located behind Lake Maggiore.
Riserva Naturale di Fondotoce
Wetland area at the mouth of the Toce river in Lake Maggiore.
Personaggi Illustri
Famiglia Borromeo
NobilityMilanese noble family that has owned the Isole Borromee since the 15th century and created the celebrated gardens.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The Isole Borromee host baroque gardens with white peacocks and exotic plants.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Lake Maggiore?expand_more
Lake Maggiore is home to 3 protected designation products, including: Gorgonzola (DOP), Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese (DOP), and Miele del Verbano (PAT).
2What should you eat in Lake Maggiore?expand_more
Typical dishes of the Lake Maggiore region include: Risotto con pesce persico, Tapulone, and Ossa dei morti. Each dish tells the story of the territory's gastronomic heritage.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Lake Maggiore?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Lake Maggiore: Settimane Musicali di Stresa (Stresa, August-September); Lago Maggiore Film Festival (Verbania, March); Sagra del Pesce di Feriolo (Feriolo, August).
4What natural parks are there in Lake Maggiore?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Lake Maggiore include: Parco Nazionale della Val Grande (National Park) and Riserva Naturale di Fondotoce (Nature Reserve).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Lake Maggiore?expand_more
Food festivals in Lake Maggiore are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Stresa and Pro Loco Cannobio. These associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.