Brunate, Lake Como

High Above the Alps, Brunante Town, Lake Como

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Discover Brunate: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Whether or not you get a chance to visit Como town during your holiday on , make it a point to take the gondola/furnicular up to Brunante town, for there are truly spell-binding views over the entire lake and surrounding mountains from the sumit.

The Como–Brunate funicular is a railway that connects the city of Como with the village of Brunate and the line has operated since 1894, and is used by both tourists and local residents.

At the height, there are some wonderful walks to be taken and gorgeous villas with wonderful gardens keeping in the Italian tradition to explore. A wonderful lunch spot, with fascinating views, definitely not a stop to miss on your journey in the !

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Brunate Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Brunate, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

Spectacular Villas on top of Lake Como

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View Over Brunante

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Villa del Balbianello Lake Como

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Villa Carlotta

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Villa del Balbianello Lake Como

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The Road to Brunate

Most of our guests arrive by private car, with a driver who knows these roads and where it is worth stopping along the way. These are the journeys we arrange most often.

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