Varese’s love of horses began 125 years ago when the first racetrack opened in the Casbeno area. The current racetrack, Ippodromo delle Bettole, opened in 1911 and is still operational today with a busy year-round race calendar. Although situated close to the city centre, the racetrack enjoys a leafy setting that offers a peaceful yet fun oasis of entertainment and the grandstands are a place where people come to socialise and watch the races.

If you love golf, you’ll love Varese. Our choice of outstanding golf courses set in spectacular countryside offering first-rate accommodation, welcoming staff and certified golf professionals guarantees a memorable break that you will return to enjoy time and again.