Discover the 2 Brissago Islands in Switzerland Lake Maggiore – Lake Maggiore is famous for its beauty and breathtaking views and is a tourist destination, especially for its islands. The islands of Lake Maggiore are a popular destination both for those who spend their holiday on Lake Maggiore and for those who simply choose this place for a day trip. So what are the islands of Lake Maggiore?
The most famous islands of Lake Maggiore are the Italian islands of the Borromean Gulf but they are not the only ones! On Lake Maggiore there are several islands. Here in this post we speak about the Brissago Islands in Switzerland, islands you can visit and they are easily reached by boat.
Let’s go to discover these islands together!
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FAQ: Useful information about the Brissago Islands in Switzerland
Some useful information about the Brissago Islands.
What to do and what to see on the Big Island?
First, you will have fun exploring the streets surrounded by nature and different kinds of plants. Then, you can look closer at the villa and the surrounding area. On the Big Island, there is a beautiful little beach where you can relax by the lake.
What about the lunch if I’m on the Big Island?
The most panoramic and cheapest solution is to bring a light lunch to enjoy on the benches facing the lake. Alternatively, there is a bar restaurant in the island villa.
How do you get to the Brissago Islands?
The Brissago Islands are easily reachable by boat thanks to the scheduled service from Locarno, Vira, San Nazzaro, Gerra, Ascona, Porto Ronco and Brissago. You can also buy the entrance ticket to the Big Island when you buy the boat ticket.
We chose Ascona as it is a magnificent town on Lake Maggiore. We thus combined the visit to the Brissago Islands with the visit to Ascona.
How is Lake Maggiore in Autumn?
Lake Maggiore is a good travel destination not only in spring and summer but also in autumn.
Furthermore, Lake Maggiore often has a mild temperature and is pleasant to visit even in autumn. The autumn panorama on Lake Maggiore has its charm and beauty.
Are the Brissago Islands normally open in winter?
In winter, the Brissago Islands are closed. No problem, in winter on Lake Maggiore, you can discover and visit other magnificent places.
Video Discover the Switzerland Islands in Lake Maggiore: the Brissago Islands
Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Then you need to come to Lake Maggiore and explore the idyllic Brissago Islands. This video will take you on a journey to the two islands of the Brissago archipelago in Switzerland, Isola Grande and Isola Piccola. You’ll get to experience the beauty of the Mediterranean-style gardens, the extraordinary botanic collections, and the breathtaking lake views.
Plus, you get to see the beautiful sights of the surrounding towns and landscapes. Come join us in this adventure and see what the Brissago Islands have to offer. See the wonderful flora, immerse yourself in the natural beauty, and explore the stunning sights of Lake Maggiore. Experience a unique piece of Switzerland – don’t miss out!
Take your adventure to the next level and discover the Switzerland Islands in Lake Maggiore that make up the Brissago Islands. Get exclusive access to the sights and sounds that the islands have to offer. Act now and start your journey today: watch the following video “Discover the Switzerland Islands in Lake Maggiore: the Brissago Islands”.
In the video we see the Brissago Islands but we also see the other Lake Maggiore Islands; we see Lake Maggiore from above, we see nearby Swiss towns on Lake Maggiore, such as Locarno and Ascona and we’ll answer the following questions:
- What to do and what to see on the Big Island?
- What about the lunch if I’m on the Big Island?
- How do you get to the Brissago Islands?
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Here are the contents of the video and the time when you can find them:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:20 Where are the Brissago Islands?
- 00:37 Brissago Islands seen from the Cardada cable
- 01:19 Lake Maggiore Islands
- 02:31 Brissago Islands: botanical gardens
- 03:15 Can I visit the Brissago Islands?
- 04:58 What to do and what to see on the Big Island?
- 06:42 What about the lunch if I’m on the Big Island?
- 07:45 How do you get to the Brissago Islands?
- 08:33 Brissago Island + visit to Ascona
- 08:58 Lake Maggiore in autumn
- 10:11 Lake Maggiore in winter
- 10:48 Related videos
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The Brissago Islands are tiny natural jewels set among the beautiful waters of Lake Maggiore. They are in the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore and are the northernmost islands among those in Lake Maggiore.
You can admire them from above while going up with the Cardada cable car and then at the top from the Cardada panoramic walkway.
We have just said that the Brissago Islands are the northernmost islands of Lake Maggiore and are in Switzerland. In fact, the Brissago Islands are not the only islands of Lake Maggiore because, on the Italian side, we have the Borromean Islands, Mother Island and Beautiful Island together with the Isola Superiore or more commonly called Fishermans Island, the Castles of Cannero and in front of Verbania Pallanza the islet of San Giovanni which however is a private island that cannot be visited.
The Brissago Islands are authentic botanical gardens. You can admire and enjoy the unique views of Lake Maggiore and admire different kinds of plants you wouldn’t usually find here in these areas.
In general, we talk about visiting the Brissago Islands, but we must specify that you can see the smallest island only from the boat when you pass in front because only one of the two islands can be visited: the Big Island.
What to do and what to see on the Big Island? First, you will have fun exploring the streets surrounded by nature and different kinds of plants. Then, you can look closer at the villa and the surrounding area. On the Big Island, there is a beautiful little beach where you can relax by the lake.
What about the lunch if I’m on the Big Island? The most panoramic and cheapest solution is to bring a light lunch to enjoy on the benches facing the lake. Alternatively, there is a bar restaurant in the island villa.
How do you get to the Brissago Islands? The Brissago Islands are easily reachable by boat thanks to the scheduled service from Locarno, Vira, San Nazzaro, Gerra, Ascona, Porto Ronco and Brissago. You can also buy the entrance ticket to the Big Island when you buy the boat ticket.
We chose Ascona as it is a magnificent town on Lake Maggiore. We thus combined the visit to the Brissago Islands with the visit to Ascona.
As you can see, the video was made in autumn. In fact, Lake Maggiore is a good travel destination not only in spring and summer but also in autumn.
Furthermore, Lake Maggiore often has a mild temperature and is pleasant to visit even in autumn. As you can see, the autumn panorama on Lake Maggiore has its charm and beauty.
However, in winter, the Brissago Islands are closed. No problem, in winter on Lake Maggiore, you can discover and visit other magnificent places. See you then on the next adventure! Bye!
Borromean Island on the Italian part of Lake Maggiore
The Brissago Islands are not the only islands in Lake Maggiore. In Lake Maggiore, there are also the amazing Borromean Island on the Italian part. You can go to the following post to find out about these beautiful islands: TOP TIPS for the 3 Lake Maggiore Borromean Islands Italy.
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