Lake Maggiore extends from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland far into the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Thanks to its mild climate, there is lush, Mediterranean vegetation along its shores. In the hinterland is a wild and romantic mountain landscape with breathtaking views.

International service between Switzerland and Italy. Daily touristic trips from Locarno and Stresa to the Italian markets of Luino, Cannobio and Verbania-Intra. 25 boats and 6 hydrofoils provide connections with the Brissago Islands in Switzerland and the Borromean Islands in Italy.