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Layered mountains surrounding a calm lake
GETTING HERE · ARRIVAL GUIDE

The approach is part of the stillness.

Sheltered on the western shore, Velmora can be reached by private wooden launch directly to our stone jetty, or along the scenic shore road from northern Italy’s rail and airport hubs.

NORTHERN ITALIAN LAKESIDE RETREATA restored lakeside house, since 1928.

THREE WAYS TO ARRIVE

By water, rail or coastal road.

Development Fixture — Illustrative travel timings and transfer notes for preview. Verified jetty coordinates and chauffeur tariffs are supplied upon operator onboarding.

BY WATER · PRIVATE JETTY

Direct Water Taxi or Villa Launch

Our favourite way to arrive. Guests stepping off the train or arriving at the southern lake basin can board a private wooden water taxi directly to Velmora’s stone jetty, where luggage is carried up through the cypress garden.

Approx. 25–35 minutes across the water (Illustrative)
BY RAIL & FERRY

Milan & Swiss Rail Connections

Regular regional and EuroCity trains connect Milan Central and Zurich to the lakeside railheads. From the station, our guest desk can coordinate a private car or boat connection to the house.

Approx. 60–75 minutes from Milan (Illustrative)
BY ROAD · WESTERN SHORE

Chauffeur or Private Vehicle

For guests driving from Milan Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo or across the Alpine passes, the western shore road leads to our gated courtyard, where discreet private parking and EV charging are available.

Approx. 70–85 minutes from Milan airports (Illustrative)

ARRIVAL ASSISTANCE

Let our guest desk coordinate your crossing.

Share your flight number, train arrival time or driving route with our team, and we will prepare step-by-step directions or have our skipper waiting at the pier.

A wooden boat on a mountain lake