City-center apartment with terrace

The city of Varese lies on the shores of the lake of the same name. It is known as the Garden City thanks to the many beautiful private and public gardens within the municipality. Varese occupies a distinctive position at the foot of the Sacred Mount of Varese, which forms part of the Campo dei Fiori massif and is home to an astronomical observatory. Varese lies 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 municipality’s territory therefore ranges from 238 to 1,150 metres above sea level. Varese’s winters are little affected by the moderating influence of Lake Maggiore and the province’s other smaller lakes. Late-autumn and winter minimum temperatures frequently fall, albeit by only a few degrees, below zero. It is precisely the low night-time temperatures that create a climate different from that of the areas south of the city. As in other Lombard Pre-Alpine cities, fog is relatively uncommon. Since 1960, Varese has been home to the only Italian site of the European School established for the children of European officials working at the Joint Research Centre. Milan Malpensa and Lugano Agno airports are approximately 30 minutes away. The shores of Lake Maggiore can be reached by car in 20 minutes.