Varese district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Ghiffa

Ghiffa is a town in Varese district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 2,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 70 churches, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 18 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa di Santa Veronica (6 km), Rocca di Caldè (6 km) and Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (6 km).

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Ghiffa, Lombardy
Ghiffa, Varese district, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ghiffa at a glance

Location
Varese district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 2,241
Coordinates
45.9530° N, 8.6043° E
Places within 50 km
191 (191 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ghiffa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ghiffa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Ghiffa

89 churches within 100 km of Ghiffa. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Veronica (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ghiffa

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ghiffa. The closest is Monte Nudo (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ghiffa

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ghiffa. The closest is Rocca di Caldè (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ghiffa

22 museums within 100 km of Ghiffa. The closest is Museo Baroffio (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ghiffa

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ghiffa. The closest is Fondo Toce Natural Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ghiffa

8 parks within 100 km of Ghiffa. The closest is Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ghiffa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ghiffa
  2. 6 km Rocca di Caldè · heritage site, Varese
  3. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Veronica · church, Varese
  4. 4 km Monte Nudo · viewpoint, Varese
  5. 7 km Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo · church, Varese
  6. 6 km Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto · park, Varese
  7. 6 km Back to Ghiffa

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From travellers near Ghiffa

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How to reach Ghiffa

    All places near Ghiffa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ghiffa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7089Chiesa di Santa Veronica (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4561Monte Nudo (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3152Rocca di Caldè (6 km)
    Museums1822Museo Baroffio (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Fondo Toce Natural Reserve (11 km)
    Parks78Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (6 km)
    Waterfalls44Pesegh Waterfall (19 km)
    Other attractions34Sant'Agata (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lake of Brinzio (21 km)
    Treks01Colonè - San Lucio (51 km)
    Caves01Buco del Piombo (60 km)

    Ghiffa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ghiffa?

    Chiesa di Santa Veronica (church, about 6 km), Rocca di Caldè (heritage site, about 6 km), Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (park, about 6 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (church, about 6 km), Monte Nudo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Santuario di San Quirico (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ghiffa?

    191 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 18 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ghiffa?

    Chiesa di Santa Veronica, about 6 km by road; Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ghiffa?

    Monte Nudo, about 9 km by road; Santuario di Santa Maria del Sasso (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ghiffa?

    Rocca di Caldè, about 6 km by road; Palazzo Verbania (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ghiffa?

    Start in Ghiffa, visit Rocca di Caldè, then Chiesa di Santa Veronica, then Monte Nudo, then Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, then Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ghiffa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ghiffa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ghiffa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ghiffa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.