"Border town with Switzerland" Ponte Tresa by yumyum

Ponte Tresa Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 20 photos

There are two Ponte Tresa's, one on the Swiss side of the border (which can currently not be found in the VT database until 2007) and the other one across the Tresa river which is officially called Lavena Ponte Tresa. The old community Lavena goes back to the 7th centrury. It joined up with Ponte Tresa (Italian side) which was founded in 1846 and grew after the bridge was built across the Tresa river. Lavena had about 1300 inhabitants and after joining together the population was about 5300. The town lies 275 meters above sea level and is situated in Varese province in Lombardia region. The post code is 21037. There is a Saturday morning market till 3 pm.

For more information in Italian only, you can check the official website:
www.comune.lavenapontetresa.va.it

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Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:A shopping hopping across the border from Switzerland!

Last visit to Ponte Tresa: Nov 2006
Intro Updated Nov 5, 2006
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Reviews (11)

Per pedes Transportation (4)

You can easily walk from the Swiss side to the Italian side. If you are unsure on which side of the road you have to... more travel advice

Take a glimpse at Switzerland! Things to Do (3)

In case you just travel in Italy, take a peek at the Swiss side! From the river or lake shore you can view the small... more travel advice

By car Transportation (4)

If you are not continuing deeper into Italy, it's hardly worthwhile coming here by car. Especially, since it is... more travel advice

By ship Transportation (4)

In the summer season you can take a ship on Lago di Lugano to Ponte Tresa. Please check the timetable beforehand. There... more travel advice

Comments (17)

hunterV Mar 9, 2010 at 9:53 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a fun trip... Thanks for your page!...
junecorlett Apr 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM Report Abuse

I got quite dizzy scrolling down your travel pages...my, you have travelled. Great tips. Thanks
Herwig1961 Oct 31, 2008 at 8:15 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page!Also like the foto of the train:-)
Manara Aug 20, 2007 at 11:18 AM Report Abuse

It was nice to find your page about this not-so-famous town. I took the little train to Lugano and enjoyed the trip so much!
craic Jul 10, 2007 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

the train does look as if it is smiling
matcrazy1 Mar 30, 2007 at 7:02 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page and tips. Glad to hear Switzerland joins Shengen treaty together with Poland, in 2008! I like borders (and different cultures) but I don't like border check-ups :-).
Trekki Feb 26, 2007 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

Ahh, I wish I had a little Italian town across here - I would go shopping every day :-)) The train looks cute - as if it is a smiley on the front :-)
ray_d Feb 8, 2007 at 12:03 PM Report Abuse

In all the time I have gone to Italy I have never been here. Your pictures make it worth the time to visit. Than you.
Jerelis Jan 12, 2007 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

Looks a bit like a well hidden pearl in Italy! The lake looks great. Travel on!
sue_stone Nov 27, 2006 at 5:31 AM Report Abuse

So you have in fact been to Italy lately!