natural wonder
Lake Lugano (Swiss side)
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Dumenza
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Dumenza
Dumenza works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cremenaga, 15km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Dumenza is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 882 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cremenaga, about 4 km away.
Dumenza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 70 kilometers (43 mi) northwest of Milan and about 25 kilometers (16 mi) north of Varese, on the border with Switzerland.
The municipality of Dumenza contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages andRead more
hamlets) Runo (birthplace of painter Bernardino Luini), Due Cossani, Stivigliano, and Trezzino.
Dumenza borders the following municipalities: Agra, Astano (Switzerland), Curiglia con Monteviasco, Luino, Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca, Miglieglia (Switzerland), Monteggio (Switzerland), Novaggio (Switzerland), Sessa (Switzerland).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Dumenza?
Within an hour or so of Dumenza: Lake Lugano (Swiss side) (15 km), Morcote (15 km), Contra Dam (Verzasca) (20 km), Verzasca Dam (GoldenEye bungee jump) (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Dumenza?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Nufenen Pass and Lukmanier Pass.
Where is Dumenza?
Dumenza is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Cremenaga.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 882
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 46.0209, 8.7867
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Dumenza
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Morcote
Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Contra Dam (Verzasca)
The 220 m arch dam of GoldenEye's opening leap, voted the greatest movie stunt of all time: where the Val Verzasca road crosses the crest and a commercial 007 bungee jump operates in season.
20 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Verzasca Dam (GoldenEye bungee jump)
Bond's 220m backwards bungee off this Swiss arch dam opens GoldenEye; commercial jumps still operate from the same crest.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Isola Bella
A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
MV Agusta Museum
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Stresa
An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Stresa & Borromean Islands
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Dumenza
21 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 25 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 33 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 37 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
- 38 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
- 59 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
- 59 kmNufenen Pass (Passo della Novena)Switzerland's highest fully-paved through pass at 2,478m, connecting the Valais to Ticino.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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