A trip around the Borromean Gulf never fails to leave visitors speechless! The archipelago of Borromean Islands is situated on Lake Maggiore and includes: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori.
Isola Bella is a place of surprising splendour with flower gardens in continuous bloom and priceless architectural treasures all beautifully integrated within the island’s very own microcosm. Transformed from a bleak rock into a spectacular garden bursting with flowers, the island now gives the impression of a galleon floating on the blue waters of Lake Maggiore, just as its founder Vitaliano VI Borromeo intended all those years ago. Visiting Isola Bella takes you back to a bygone age when the baroque style was masterfully designed to complement the green architecture of the garden, creating beauty beyond compare.
@williamursillo e @ninastetsenko
Isola Madre is an exquisite jewel set in the calm waters of Lake Maggiore. Renowned worldwide for its exceptional botanical collections, it is the largest island on Lake Maggiore. It rises from the lake with luxuriant aplomb, its silhouette accentuated by the lush vegetation that covers most of the island and by the impressive angular palace built on the southern, and highest, side of the island.
@iamteo e @eugimerani
Isola dei pescatori (also knonw as Superiore for its location) is the most picturesque of the Borromean Islands. It is characterized by narrow alleys framed by the typical old houses of Lake Maggiore's fishermen, with particular long balconies used to dry fishes.
@mino_dalfe93 e @_lofacciodomani
INFO
ADDRESS: Isole Borromee - Lago Maggiore
OPENING SEASON 2026: 12 March - 8 November
OPENING HOURS:
From 12 March to 25 October 2026:
- Isola Bella and Isola Madre: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission) - Palazzi closed at 5.30 p.m. - Gardens closed at 6 p.m.
- Pallavicino Park: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission) - park closure at 6 p.m.
From 27 October to 2 November:
- Isola Bella and Isola Madre: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission) - Palazzi closed at 4.30 p.m. - Gardens closed at 5 p.m.
- Pallavicino Park: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission) - park closure at 5 p.m.
TARIFF 2026
ISOLA BELLA – TICKETS
Adult
Open Date: €27.00 – Fixed Date: €24.00
Youth (6–15 years)
Open Date: €18.00 – Fixed Date: €1.00
ISOLA MADRE – TICKETS
Adult
Open Date: €23.00 – Fixed Date: €20.50
Youth (6–15 years)
Open Date: €15.00 – Fixed Date: €12.00
PARCO PALLAVICINO – TICKETS
Adult
Open Date: €17.00 – Fixed Date: €16.00
Youth (6–15 years)
Open Date: €11.50 – Fixed Date: €10.50
Children (3–5 years)
€5.00
ISOLA BELLA & ISOLA MADRE – TICKETS
Adult
Open Date: €40.00 – Fixed Date: €36.50
Youth (6–15 years)
Open Date: €23.00 – Fixed Date: €21.50
ISOLA BELLA & PARCO PALLAVICINO – TICKETS
Adult
Open Date: €37.00 – Fixed Date: €33.50
Youth (6–15 years)
Open Date: €22.00 – Fixed Date: €20.50
Children (3–5 years)
€5.00
3 LOCATIONS – TICKETS
(combinations: Isola Bella + Isola Madre + Rocca di Angera; Isola Madre + Parco Pallavicino + Rocca di Angera; Isola Bella + Parco Pallavicino + Rocca di Angera; Isola Bella + Isola Madre + Parco Pallavicino)
Adult
Open Date: €55.00 – Fixed Date: €43.00
Youth (6–15 years)
Open Date: €28.00 – Fixed Date: €26.00
Children (3–5 years)
€5.00 (if Parco Pallavicino is included)
GUIDED TOURS
ISOLA BELLA
Palace: €130 – Duration: 1 hour
ISOLA MADRE
Palace and Garden: €130 – Duration: 1 hour
Dog of all sizes allowed in leasch and with muzzle on boat and island in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules, not admitted at the palaces*
*Information by the owner. For any other question please check the guidelines of Terre Borromeo.
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