The reception and guided tours service for the months of May and June 2026 restarts at the Sacro Monte Calvario in Domodossola. From May 1st to June 28th, every Saturday,...

Starting from March 6, 2026, earlier than in previous years, it will once again be possible to visit the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, which will remain open until November 1....

On March 12, 2026, the Borromean Islands, the Rocca di Angera, the Castles of Cannero, Pallavicino Park, and Mottarone Park will reopen for the 2026 season. More info on opening...

At the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the city of Omegna was represented by two iconic symbols of its history: the Bialetti Moka and the poet Gianni...

Here is the schedule for the Borgogna Museum in Vercelli for January 2026: -Saturday, January 3, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Guided tour for adults to discover the Museum’s collections....

Valsesian museums will change their opening hours during the Christmas holidays. Please find the updated calendar below: PALAZZO DEI MUSEI (Varallo) OPEN: December 23, 27, 28, 30, 2025; January 2,...

“4 Reduced for 1 Full” is an initiative by the MUVV Museums of Vercelli and Varallo to promote local culture: by presenting a full-price ticket purchased at any museum within...

Zacchera Hotels has been honored at the Italian Tourism Awards in the Sustainable Tourism category. The recognition rewards organizations that enhance and bring Italian tourism to excellence with a special...

The itinerary “Sui sentieri di Pier Giorgio” (On the Trails of Pier Giorgio) will be inaugurated in the spring of 2026. it is a route that touches upon the places...

The magic of Christmas also arrives in Valsesia! Here is the list of appointments: November 30: Christmas markets in Rimella December 6: Christmas markets in Scopello and Riva Valdobbia December...

The area of Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Mergozzo, and the Ossola Valleys is enriched with events during the winter season that celebrate Christmas: evenings, markets, and fairs where you...

Autumn also arrives in the Biella area: the landscapes are coloured and there are numerous events to admire the foliage.  At the Oropa Botanical Garden Oasis, “Foliage. The colours of...

The city of Novara has been awarded the title of “City of Cheese 2025.”  The conferment is celebrated during the month of October with a series of initiatives aimed at...

From October 11 to November 16, 2025, the Foliage Train returns, an initiative of the Vigezzina Centovalli Railway to mark the arrival of autumn, a period when the train route...

The Tower of Buccione Castle in Orta San Giulio has reopened its doors to visitors. The tower will be open to the public every Sunday in August and September, from...

The Statue of San Carlo, known as the “Sancarlone“, towers over the city of Arona. This colossal monument was built during the 1600s and completed in 1698, based on a...

In Upper Piedmont, the summer mountains reveal themselves in their most authentic form. Wild yet welcoming, simple yet rich in history, silent yet full of life. A territory that is...

The Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto are extending their opening hours to allow visitors to discover the scents and colors that intensify during the sunset hours. Until August 29th, the...

Lake Maggiore is gaining a new cultural landmark: the majestic Castles of Cannero – ancient fortresses resting on the water – will finally be accessible to visitors after restoration work...

From Sunday, June 1st, it will again be possible to admire the Toce Waterfall in Formazza Valley in all its power. The Toce Waterfall will remain open until Sunday, Sept....

Visiting Upper Piedmont is like opening a treasure chest: historic residences and picturesque gardens lead you through stunning landscapes and extraordinary architecture, striking a perfect balance between culture and nature....

The Sanctuary of Brughiera in Valdilana, in the province of Biella, will host the first edition of the Healing Music Festival from August 22nd to 24th. This is a “regenerative”...

There is a thread that flows and connects everything, an element that designs the landscape and sets the pace for every new discovery: it’s water, the protagonist of an itinerary...

Recognised among the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy,” Vogogna, Orta San Giulio, Rassa, the Ricetto of Candelo and Rosazza are gems set amidst lakes, mountains and hills, each with its...

Given the great success of the 2024 journeys, the historic train trips featuring a steam locomotive are returning this year, organized by the Fondazione Fs Italiane and the Municipality of...

The Cammino del Lago Maggiore (Lake Maggiore Path) is a 240kilometer itinerary that touches Lombardy, Switzerland, and Piedmont, drawing a complete ring around Lake Maggiore; the route, studied for over...

Forty-eight accommodation facilities from the provinces of Biella, Novara, Verbano Cusio Ossola, and Vercelli were awarded on Wednesday, March 12th 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce in Baveno for having...

The Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens are open again for the 2025 season, and will remain open until Sunday, Nov. 2. Villa Taranto represents a jewel of the Piedmont region: home...

Isola Bella, Isola Madre, Pallavicino Park and Rocca di Angera are welcoming visitors for the 2025 tourist season. To find out opening hours and more information visit: https://www.isoleborromee.it/

The Via delle Genti, an ancient route connecting Verbania to Switzerland, is reimagined through the Grand Tour project as an experience of wonder and discovery: an open door to new...

In spring, Upper Piedmont blossoms into a mosaic of traditions and emotions. Fascinating in every season, during the Easter holidays this territory reveals the best of its beauty and its...

The advantageous “Winter for 2” initiative is back: anyone who purchases two tickets online for the Domodossola-Locarno or Locarno-Domodossola route (valid for one or two days, with the possibility of...

In Upper Piedmont, Borgosesia, Varallo, and Santhià celebrate Carnival with unique and festive traditions. In Borgosesia, the famous Mercu Scurot, literally “Ash Wednesday,” represents a kind of funeral for Carnival...

Alto Piemonte is not just any winter destination; it’s a place where the cold season reveals its most authentic essence. Across the provinces of Novara, Vercelli, Biella, and Verbano Cusio...

In autumn, the route of the Vigezzina Centovalli Railway becomes a multicolored picture to immerse yourself in as you travel on the charming little train from Domodossola to Locarno. From...

From Sunday, June 2nd, it will again be possible to admire the Toce Waterfall in Formazza Valley in all its power. The Toce Waterfall will remain open until Sunday, Sept....

On June 29th and 30th, 2024, Macugnaga was hit by a violent storm, which caused the Tambach stream to overflow. The torrent flooded the town’s streets, causing extensive damage to...

Starting from March 15, 2024, it will be possible to visit the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto again, which will remain open until Sunday, November 3, every day of the...

From March 4th to 10th, all female travelers on the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway will be able to board for only €8 (instead of €37, round trip, no stops in between) with...

The Visconti Castle in Vogogna, nestled in a quaint medieval village, is currently hosting three permanent exhibitions: the “In the World of the Celts” exhibit, the exhibit dedicated to Leonardo...