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MV Agusta Museum
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Ferno
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Ferno
Ferno is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cascina Elisa, 34km from Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta.
Ferno is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 6,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cascina Elisa, about 4 km away.
Ferno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Milan and about 35 km (22 mi) south of Varese. As of 31 December 2017, it had a population of 6,858 and an area of 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi).
The municipality of Ferno contains the frazioneRead more
(subdivision) San Macario.
Ferno borders the following municipalities: Lonate Pozzolo, Samarate, Somma Lombardo, Vizzola Ticino. It is served by Ferno-Lonate Pozzolo railway station.
Volare Group SpA once had its head office in Area Tecnica Sud of Terminal 1 of Milan Malpensa Airport in Ferno.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ferno?
Within an hour or so of Ferno: MV Agusta Museum (21 km), Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (23 km), Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta (34 km), Stresa (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Ferno?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Simplon Pass and Nufenen Pass.
Where is Ferno?
Ferno is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Cascina Elisa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,008
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.6150, 8.7569
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 Ferno
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Museo Storico Alfa Romeo
Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Stresa
An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Lake Orta
A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.
35 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Brunate Funicular Viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural painting of the Last Supper, housed in the refectory of a Dominican convent in Milan.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Ferno
41 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 34 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.
- 35 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 35 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 60 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.
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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