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Stresa For Families

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Stresa is a great place for families. Whether it is whizzing down the slopes of Mottarone on the Alpyland Alpine Coaster or an exciting train journey over viaducts, ravines and gorges there is something to keep all our younger guests happy! Check the section on the right for special offers for families and children in Stresa!  

Isola Bella

Isola Bella and Isola Madre are a great adventure by boat! Inside the palaces enjoy the grottoes where the walls are studded with pebbles and shells, Napoleon's bedroom, puppets, mini-theathres and the white peacocks and other animals in the gardens! Child rates 6-15 years and unders 6's are free

Family offers

Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Stresa Excursions

There are several coach excursions to mountains, lakes and cities with the chance to travel on mountain railways and boats! Free child places under 12 years

The Lake Maggiore Express is a fantastic day out for all the family! The narrow guage train winds along the Vigezzo valley over the gorges and viaducts! On the ferry home sit outside and enjoy spotting the lakeside towns and floating castles as you sail by! Children 4-12 years 50% discount

Stresa - Villa Pallavicino

Villa Pallavicino is a 19th century villa surrounded by landscaped parkland containing beautiful plants, flowers and trees and a small zoo. See kangaroos, prairie dogs, goats, pelicans, horses, deer and more!! Villa Pallavicino is just a 10 minute walk along the lakefront from Stresa. Children's prices under 10 years

Stresa to Mottarone Cable Car

Stresa - Mottarone Cable Car takes you on a 20 minutes panoramic ride to Mount Mottarone. Climb to the summit and try to spot all 7 surrounding lakes! Fun for all the family at the top of Mottarone with Alpyland!!! **The cable car is closed until further notice** Children's prices 4-12 years

Alpyland is an alpine coaster/bob ride right at the summit of Mottarone. Enjoy the thrill of the 750m track with panoramic views over Lake Maggiore. Children's prices 9-12 years and free children 4-8 years and >1.2m

Enjoy a family game of Mini Golf along the lakefront. Just 5 minutes walk along the front towards Villa Pallavicino.  

The Rocca Borromeo in Angera is a great family day out. Climb the tower and look out over the lake, watch the automaton machines in action and see historic toys, games and dolls! Child rates 6-15 years and unders 6's are free
  The Laveno Bucket Lift is a fun way to see Lake Maggiore. As you ascend the slopes of Mount Sasso del Ferro there are panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the Alps. Special discounts for families

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