A September of Lights and Colors on Lake Maggiore
In September, Lake Maggiore is bathed in warm tones: the days are still long, the weather is mild, and the gardens begin to take on the first autumn colors. It’s the perfect month to explore the area without the crowds of the high season.
For your stay, choose Verbania or Cannobio, where LVG Hotel Collection will welcome you professionally at its properties: Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo, Hotel Pallanza, Hotel Il Chiostro, and Hotel Il Portico.
Visiting the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore in September
A must in September is a visit to the Borromean Islands: three genuine jewels rising from the waters of Lake Maggiore, rich in history, nature, and traditions.
Isola Bella
Captivates with its Baroque palace and the famous Italian-style gardens, arranged on scenic terraces that in September are painted with intense colors and offer spectacular views of the lake. Strolling among statues, fountains, and flowerbeds feels like stepping back in time.
Isola Madre
A true botanical paradise: rare plants, flowers from all over the world, and the free-roaming white peacocks that accompany visitors create an enchanting atmosphere. September, with its golden late-summer light, enhances the island’s magic.
Isola dei Pescatori
The most authentic and charming. Here, time seems to slow down: narrow streets, picturesque houses, and lakeside restaurants immerse visitors in local traditions. It’s the perfect place to stop for lunch and savor lake fish prepared according to traditional recipes.
To complete the experience, don’t miss the gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania. Considered among the most beautiful in Europe, in September they offer a unique spectacle: from the Conifer Avenue to the Fern Valley, up to the Dahlia Maze with hundreds of flowering varieties, it’s a true explosion of shapes and colors. Walking among its greenhouses, waterways, and botanical collections from every continent is an experience combining relaxation, beauty, and naturalistic culture.
Lake Maggiore in September: Things to Do
September brings music festivals, art exhibitions, and local fairs. Highlights include:
- Concerts in the villages along the lake.
- Markets and food fairs featuring typical Piedmontese products.
- Exhibitions in the historic palaces of Verbania and Stresa.
The Pallanza lakeside is also perfect for sunset strolls. For lovers of wilder nature, the trails of Val Grande National Park offer hikes through forests and breathtaking panoramas.
And for food enthusiasts, Ossola cheeses, lake fish, and wines from the Novara hills take center stage on local tables. September is also harvest season, a unique opportunity for winery tastings.
Where to Stay on Lake Maggiore in September
For your stay on Lake Maggiore, choose LVG Hotel Collection properties:
- Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo (Pallanza – VB)
- Hotel Pallanza (Pallanza – VB)
- Hotel Il Chiostro (Intra – VB)
- Hotel Il Portico (Cannobio – VB)
The group’s hotels overlook the lake and allow easy access to major points of interest, either on foot or via ferries departing from docks just a few steps from the properties.
