Como Archives ⋆ The Passenger

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Brunate

The Funicolare Como-Brunate is one of those engineering marvels that beautifully blends practical transportation with scenic delight. Opened in 1894, it was conceived as a way to connect the bustling lakeside city of Como with the hillside village of Brunate, perched some 700 metres above. Initially powered by steam and later electrified, the funicular became a symbol of 19th-century ingenuity, offering both locals and visitors a reliable and fascinating ascent up the steep incline. Its red carriages, gently swaying as they climb, feel like a journey back through time – a reminder of how elegantly the past solved challenges of geography.

June 22, 2011August 20, 2022

Firenze, Toscana, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Milano and Lago di Como

It was an easy decision: when one of my favorite scientific conferences decided to hold the annual meeting in a hotel at the shore of wonderful Lago di Como, I wrote and submitted a paper. Some days in advance I took a flight to Milano, Italy and went with a rental car to the south.

June 22, 2011November 30, 2018

Bellagio

Bellagio is a small but wonderful village on a peninsula at the center of Lago di Como. It is has only 3700 inhabitants but many tourists get here by boat from Como – mainly because of the beautiful landscape. Continue reading “Bellagio”

June 21, 2011January 3, 2026

Lago di Como

The Lago di Como is a lake in northern Italy and named after the city of Como located on its shore. It is shaped like a “Y” and contains many fishes. Characteristic are the many small villages and villas at the shore. The area became rich by growing silkworms.

June 21, 2011November 30, 2018

Grand Hotel di Como

The Grand Hotel di Como is a nice hotel and conference center in Como, Italy. I came here for a scientific conference on Mobile Business. The hotel doesn’t have direct access to the Lago di Como but it offers a pool and the stop for boat cruises isn’t far away. Continue reading “Grand Hotel di Como”