Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Samolaco

Samolaco is a town in Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 2,829 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Valchiavenna (4 km), Monte Berlinghera (4 km) and Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola (9 km).

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Samolaco at a glance

Location
Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 2,829
Coordinates
46.2425° N, 9.3940° E
Places within 50 km
167 (167 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 Samolaco

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samolaco

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samolaco. The closest is Valchiavenna (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Samolaco

52 churches within 100 km of Samolaco. The closest is Chiesa di San Miro (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samolaco

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samolaco. The closest is Castello di San Giorgio (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Samolaco

15 museums within 100 km of Samolaco. The closest is Palazzo Castelmur (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samolaco

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samolaco. The closest is Lago di Cama (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Samolaco

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Samolaco. The closest is Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Samolaco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samolaco
  2. 4 km Valchiavenna · viewpoint, Sondrio
  3. 6 km Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola · nature spot, Como
  4. 3 km Chiesa di San Miro · church, Como
  5. 1 km Castello di San Giorgio · heritage site, Como
  6. 5 km Monte Berlinghera · viewpoint, Sondrio
  7. 4 km Back to Samolaco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samolaco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints95155Valchiavenna (4 km)
    Churches3052Chiesa di San Miro (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2537Castello di San Giorgio (9 km)
    Museums615Palazzo Castelmur (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Lago di Cama (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola (9 km)
    Beaches & coast11La Punta (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Il Fiumelatte (35 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (36 km)
    Other attractions11Villa del Balbianello (43 km)
    Parks01Villa Favorita (52 km)
    Caves01Kulthöhle Zillis (54 km)

    Samolaco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samolaco?

    Valchiavenna (viewpoint, about 4 km), Monte Berlinghera (viewpoint, about 4 km), Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola (nature spot, about 9 km), Chiesa di San Miro (church, about 9 km), Castello di San Giorgio (heritage site, about 9 km), Villa Giulini (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samolaco?

    Valchiavenna, about 4 km by road; Monte Berlinghera (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Samolaco?

    Chiesa di San Miro, about 9 km by road; Collegiata di San Lorenzo (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samolaco?

    Castello di San Giorgio, about 9 km by road; Villa Giulini (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samolaco?

    Start in Samolaco, visit Valchiavenna, then Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola, then Chiesa di San Miro, then Castello di San Giorgio, then Monte Berlinghera, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samolaco?

    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 Samolaco

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