Castle · Varenna, Lake Como

Castello di Vezio

Castello di Vezio
Photo: Maurizio Moro5153, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The tower and walls date to the Middle Ages and were rebuilt over time. Today it has a small garden, falconry displays in season and some of the best views of Bellagio.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 3 of Lake Como in 3 Days

Visiting Castello di Vezio: what to know

Tickets
Paid entry; check current prices and seasonal opening
Time needed
1.5 hours with the walk
Best time
Clear afternoons
Getting there
A 20- to 30-minute uphill walk from Varenna

Lake Como itineraries with Castello di Vezio

Day 3 of Lake Como in 3 Days

Lenno, Balbianello and Varenna

How Castello di Vezio fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Villa del BalbianelloLenno
  2. 12:30Lunch in LennoLenno
  3. 14:30VarennaVarenna
  4. 16:00Castello di VezioVarenna
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Castello di Vezio FAQs

How hard is the walk to Castello di Vezio?

It's a steady uphill path of about 20 to 30 minutes, so wear good shoes.

Is it open all year?

It opens seasonally and can close in bad weather; check before you go.

Are there falconry shows?

Displays run on some days in season; check the castle's site.

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