Osteno on Lago Ceresio between waterfall and old paths

Osteno lies on the southeastern shore of Lago Ceresio. This character is particularly vivid where the Torrente Lirone and the Telo meet and plunge as a waterfall into the Orrido di Osteno.

Lake, waterfall and natural lido

Over thousands of years, deposits from the river and the lake have formed a natural lido beneath centuries-old trees. The old trees frame the lido and give the shore its own landscape character for a stay on Lago Ceresio. This combination of lake, flowing waters and an established lakeside landscape defines Osteno’s natural character. Those wishing to combine landscape and culture will find specific points of interest for this in Osteno.

Piazza, church square and old mills

An old portico leads visitors to Piazza Ugo Ricci, which faces directly towards the lake. From the church square, Via Alessandro Giobbi follows the Torrente Lirone to the foot of Barclaino. Old mills stand along Via Alessandro Giobbi beside the Torrente Lirone. Those interested in culture can distinguish here between the square facing the lake, the church square and the mills on the Torrente Lirone.

Historic traces by the water

Next to the square, the remains of the former feudal tribunal, the Pretura and Osteno’s prison are visible. Canottieri Osteno is a rowing club on Lago Ceresio founded in 1962. The founding year 1962 places the rowing club chronologically alongside the older architectural traces around the square. Osteno’s fossil deposits are among the most valuable paleontological treasures in the Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano.

The combination of a natural lido, waterfall, old mills and a lakeside square appeals to a range of travel interests. You can explore the character of the lake, the course of the waterways or the architectural traces. When choosing a hotel for your trip, you can accordingly focus your stay on the lake and water, paths and landscape, or history and museums.

Mountains and museums in the surrounding area

Cima dell’ Oress is a summit in the area surrounding Osteno. Monte Boglia, Monte Brè and Monte Generoso are mountains in the area surrounding Osteno. From Osteno, the route follows the Torrente Lirone and old paths to the summit of Balcone d’Italia. This gives you a range of options for planning your trip, from lakeside landscapes to mountain destinations.

In the wider regional area around Osteno, Castello Sasso Corbaro is a castle. The Museo Moto Guzzi and the Museo Civico di Erba are also located there; both are museums in the wider regional area around Osteno. The Collezione Giancarlo e Danna Olgiati is also a museum in the area surrounding Osteno.

More places for planning your trip

More places for planning your trip include Uggiate-Trevano, Dascio, Maslianico, Moltrasio, Breglia, Cirimido, Luisago and Plesio.

For the higher-level travel overview: Como.