Varese in a very central location, offices of various sizes

The city of Varese lies on the shores of the lake of the same name. It is called the "Garden City" due to the numerous and splendid private and public gardens within the municipality. Varese is uniquely positioned at the foot of the Sacro Monte of Varese, part of the Campo dei Fiori massif and home to an astronomical observatory. Varese rests on seven hills: San Pedrino Hill (402 m), Giubiano Hill (407 m), Campigli Hill (453 m), Sant'Albino Hill (406 m), Biumo Superiore Hill (439 m), Montalbano Hill (411 m), and Miogni Hill (492 m). The municipal territory ranges between 238 and 1,150 meters above sea level. Varese winters are barely influenced by the moderating effects of Lake Maggiore and other smaller lakes in the province. Late autumn and winter minimum temperatures frequently, though only slightly, drop below zero. It is these low nighttime temperatures that create a climate distinct from areas south of the city. Unlike other Lombard Pre-Alpine cities, fog is a rare phenomenon. Since 1960, Varese has hosted the only Italian branch of the European School, established for the children of European officials at the Joint Research Centre. The Milan Malpensa and Lugano Agno airports are about 30 minutes away. The shores of Lake Maggiore are a 20-minute drive.