Brienno
A charming village on the left shore of Lake Como
Brienno is one of the most picturesque villages on Lake Como. Located just a 20-minute drive from the beautiful and lively town of Como, on the most accessible and sought-after shore of the lake, it offers easy access to all the prestigious destinations: Bellagio, Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, and more.
Brienno can be enjoyed in every season. If you’re visiting in winter, have a look at this link: Things to do during winter around Lake Como
How to reach the village?
By car
The best way to reach Brienno is by car. The A9 highway is just 15 minutes away, and Milan Malpensa International Airport is a 45-minute drive. You can also land at Milan-Bergamo Airport and reach Brienno Apartments in about 90 minutes.
By train / bus / boat
If you’re arriving at Como San Giovanni train station, 3 bus lines serve Brienno: C25, C10 and C20.More info: www.asfautolinee.it
From April to October, Como Lake Navigazione offers 3 boat departures per day, directly from Brienno dock, 5 minutes from the apartments, near the central church.
The trip is a little longer but much more pleasant. You will have the opportunity to admire magnificent villages and villas directly from the lake.
Our recommendation during the high season is to avoid traffic jams, parking spaces, and long queue at the tickets office, by taking the first boat of the day at around 10:00 am. You can check the timetable here
Shuttle service
If you’d like a ride from Como San Giovanni to the apartments, our team can arrange a shuttle service. Please contact us in advance — availability is limited, and the service has a fixed rate.
Interactive map of the village
Hiking Trails
Via Castello apartment
Via Scale apartments
Deck / Lake Access
La Terrazza - Beach & Lounge
Brien' Pizza & Caffe
Boat departures (April till October)
What to do in Brienno?
Brienno is a medieval village with stone houses, narrow streets, stairways and passageways. It is a pleasure to walk across the village and discover alleys that lead directly to the lake.
One hundred meters from Via Scale and Via Castello apartments, you can swim, sunbath on the different decks, or have a drink at the trendy Lounge Beach La Terrassa 125, which organizes concerts and events in season and has a splendid view of the lake.
Starting directly from the apartments, you can also go hiking and admire the sumptuous lake-view panoramas. https://brienno-apartments.com/hiking-around-brienno/
Como Lake Navigazione offers several boat departures daily directly from Brienno (100 m from the apartments) during the season.
The area hosts festivals, events, shows, concerts and exhibitions. All the details are available on MyLakeComo.co.
Of course, it is ideally located at a 10-20 minute drive from the most exciting spots on the lake, which can be easily reached by bus, road, or boat.
Where to eat in the area?
You may want to eat at the pizzeria Bri’en Pizza e Caffè near Via Castello and Via Scale apartments, which is open all year long and loved by the locals. At La Terrazza 125, open from June until the end of September, you can grab Italian specialties all day long with a fantastic view of the lake. Brienno also has a gourmet restaurant (Crotto Dei Platini) located directly on the lake, a few kilometres from “Brienno Center.”
If you want to take a glass of wine with a plate of local cheese or cured meat, Da Luciano Bottega e Caffe(Laglio) is a lovely spot.
More coffees, restaurants and services can be found in the beautiful village of Argegno
