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WELCOME TO VARESE

Surrounded by numerous lakes of glacial origin, Varese is an attractive and ideal destination for business trips and leisure stays: surrounded by greenery, it is rich in historic villas, enchanting gardens and breathtaking scenery.

Varese is located a few kilometres from Milan, along the road leading to Switzerland. Its favourable geographical position, at the mouth of several Alpine valleys and the two main routes of the Simplon and Gotthard, plus the presence of the intercontinental airport of Malpensa, makes it an easily accessible city.

From the 17th century onwards, Varese became a fully-fledged tourist destination. The enchanting beauty of the landscape as well as architectural and artistic marvels were appreciated.

In the 19th century Varese flourished and was enriched with Art Nouveau hotels and villas that contributed to a unique and enchanting landscape.

HOW TO GET TO VARESE

Varese, thanks to its geographical location, is an easily accessible destination both from Italy and abroad.
Here you will find all the information to get to the heart of our Race Village at the Giardini Estensi and the start area.

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  • IN AUTO:
    Varese è facilmente raggiungibile in auto grazie alle autostrade A8 e A9. Segui le indicazioni per Varese dal casello autostradale più vicino. Parcheggi disponibili vicino all’area dell’evento.

  • BY TRAIN:
    The Varese railway station is well connected to major Italian cities. From the station, you can either cycle to the event area or take a taxi.

  • BY AIRPLANE:
    The nearest airports are Milan Malpensa (MXP) (which is a 30-minute drive away) and Milan Linate (LIN). From there, you can take a train or rent a car to get to Varese.

ACCOMMODATION

Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau manages the hotel secretariat offering organisational and logistical support.

For room reservations and real-time availability see the website:
www.vareseturismo.it

For favourable conditions call +39.3791348981

SIDE EVENTS
From Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November
Shows, Christmas light show, live music, concerts, art exhibitions, Christmas markets and much more. Christmas in Varese is full of events, from the city centre to the neighbourhoods.
GUIDED TOURS OF VARESE’S CITY HIGHLIGHTS
www.comune.varese.it

THE CHARM OF PALAZZO ESTENSE
Friday, November 28, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
A Special opening of Palazzo Estense to the public, featuring an audiovisual tour of the Palazzo and Estensi Gardens, allowing visitors to independently visit the civic and cultural spaces of the Municipality of Varese.
Free and without reservation.

GUIDED TOURS IN VARESE
Saturday, November 29th, at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM
Two guided tours in English of Varese’s historic center, departing from the Estensi Gardens, accompanied by a guide.
Each group can consist of up to 30 participants.
Free, reservations required on Eventbrite.

BOOK GUIDED TOURS HERE

GUIDED TOURS OF FAI RESIDENCES AND EXHIBITIONS
www.fondoambiente.it/scopri-la-provincia-di-varese-con-il-fai
Free guided tours of Villa Panza (upon purchase of a ticket) for participants in the UCI Master Cyclo-Cross World Championship.
Guided tours will be:
Saturday, November 29, at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 30, at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Guided Tours curated by the association “La Varese Nascosta”
ASCENT OF THE CIVIC TOWER in Piazza Monte Grappa
Saturday, 29 November Morning: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 Afternoon: 14:00 and 15:00
Sunday, 30 November Afternoon: 14:00 and 15:00