It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland. The lake and its shoreline are divided between the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Ticino. Located halfway between Lake Orta and Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore extends for about 64 kilometres (40 miles) between Locarno and Arona.

Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy and its shoreline touches not only the Swiss canton of Ticino but two Italian regions, Piedmont and Lombardy. The lake was named Maximus (or Maggiore) by the Romans in ancient times as it was the largest of the pre-Alpine lakes.

Mar 5, 2024 · Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second-largest, after Lake Garda. It is known in Italian as ‘Lago Maggiore’, meaning ‘major lake’, because in the area there are several smaller lakes like the Lake of Varese, Cannobio, Mergozzo, as well as Lake Orta.

Jul 1, 2023 · Lake Maggiore, also known als Lago Maggiore, is often overlooked for the more opulent Lake Como. But this also means that it’s a lot more quiet and its hidden gems still feel authentic and not over saturated by tourists.

Mar 16, 2025 · Here's what you need to know before planning a trip to Lake Maggiore, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

Lake Maggiore, second largest lake in Italy (area 82 square miles [212 square km]), bisected by the border between Lombardy (east) and Piedmont (west). Its northern end is in the Swiss Ticino canton.

Maggiore is Italy’s international lake – its northernmost point protrudes sinuously into Switzerland, while its Italian shores are shared by Piedmont (west) and Lombardy (east).

Sep 13, 2021 · Often overlooked for the glamor of Lake Como or the playground of Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s serene older sister. Its art-deco towns and grand villas give the whole …

Oct 14, 2023 · Lake Maggiore is the second-largest lake in Italy and the largest in Southern Switzerland (82 square miles). It is the most westerly of the three pre-alpine lakes (Lake Como and Lake Garda) and is 34 miles (54km) at max length, 7 miles (11km) at maximum width, and holds a volume of 9 cubic miles (37 cubic km).

Mar 29, 2019 · Lake Maggiore, or Lago di Maggiore, is one of Italy's largest and most popular lakes. Formed from a glacier, the lake is surrounded by hills in the south and mountains to the north.