Time Out: Tourism

Have you discovered interesting museums, pretty spots to visit, activities for kids, parents, people, welcoming places to stay, nice restaurants, friendly service? Are you willing to share? We are writing a "Newcomer's Guide" to the Varese Area which should include information on entertainment, culture, fun things to do locally. Can you add to the pages below? You can review the places in the Time Out forum

ParentLink Projects

Collective Documents

Musei e turismo/Local museums and tourism
Day Trips/Gite
Places To Stay

ParentLink Library

Local tourist guides, walking guides, shopping guides: info(at)parentlinkinternational.org

Walk in the Woods

This activity runs about 1-2 times a month, weather depending.

  • Discover the Wetlands of Dormelleto
  • Walk to the Cross above Ispra
  • Discover Brebbia’s Secret Woodland Lake, the Laghetasc.
  • Cycle Trip along the Canal (Somma Lombardo).
  • Waterfalls at Cittiglio
  • Camping Weekend in the mountains.
  • Chestnut Picking in the woods

Craft Activities for the Under 10's

This activity is run periodically for small groups of children (6-8). The last session was felting, which will probably be repeated. Please email for details.

GastroTour: Team Cooking for Small Groups

This activity started in December 2007 with an Indian dinner for 10 people, cooked, served and eaten with enthusiasm by a group of experienced amateurs. Next up in spring 2009: Caribbean, and Japanese. Due to the nature of this activity, places are limited. So, email us; first come, first served.

Let's Get Together

Interesting Resources

Websites

Italian Heritage Foundation or the Fondo per L'ambiente Italiano
Varese Culture
Varese Tourism
Lago Maggiore Photos

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