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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Vedano Olona
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Vedano Olona
Vedano Olona works well as a base: 5 minutes from Solbiate, 24km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Vedano Olona is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 6,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Solbiate, about 4 km away.
Vedano Olona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Milan and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) southeast of Varese.
Vedano Olona borders the following municipalities: Binago, Castiglione Olona, Lozza, Malnate, Varese, VenegonoRead more
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What is there to see near Vedano Olona?
Within an hour or so of Vedano Olona: MV Agusta Museum (8 km), Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (17 km), Morcote (17 km), Lake Lugano (Swiss side) (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Vedano Olona?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, San Bernardino Pass and Simplon Pass.
Where is Vedano Olona?
Vedano Olona is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Solbiate.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,820
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7757, 8.8877
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 Vedano Olona
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
17 km · about 20 min 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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.
24 km · about 30 min 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Isola Bella
A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Vedano Olona
15 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 17 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 30 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 37 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.
- 40 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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