Isola Bella hosts tennis trophy tour from 7 to 10 November
Published on 10/24/2026 at 10:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTrophy tour and extended autumn access
- Kaleon and FITP bring the Nitto ATP Finals Trophy Tour to Palazzo Borromeo from 7 to 10 November 2026.
- Palazzo Borromeo and the Italian Baroque garden form the visitor setting for the tennis event.
- Isola Bella's transformation began in 1630 under the Borromeo family.
- The public opening has been extended until 22 November 2026.
Isola Bella will host the final stop of the Nitto ATP Finals Trophy Tour from 7 to 10 November 2026, bringing the tennis event to Stresa on Lake Maggiore. The island, managed by Terre Borromeo, will also remain open to the public until 22 November.
Isola Bella hosts the trophy tour in November
The Nitto ATP Finals Trophy Tour will place the tournament trophy at Palazzo Borromeo from 7 to 10 November 2026. The event is part of a five-year agreement between Kaleon, the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation and the Nitto ATP Finals.
The official announcement names Palazzo Borromeo and its gardens as part of the wider visitor offer during the tour. It also states that the island will remain accessible throughout the event, extending the normal autumn season beyond its previously published closing date. the trophy tour announcement gives the dates and venue together.
Four centuries of palace and terraced gardens
The attraction is a palace-and-garden complex shaped over four centuries by the Borromeo family. The island began its transformation in the seventeenth century, when Carlo III and Giulio Cesare III guided the early works.
In 1630, Isabella d'Adda was associated with the conception of the Baroque gardens. Vitaliano VI later drove the development that produced the palace, terraced gardens and Teatro Massimo described by the custodian.
The present appearance also reflects later work. The Salone Nuovo and other refinements were completed in 1948, giving the historic residence a direct link to the room where the trophy tour will be presented. This connects a modern tennis programme with a named part of the island's architectural history.
Why the November extension matters for visitors
The event changes the practical calendar for an autumn visit. The official operator says Palazzo Borromeo and the Italian Baroque garden will remain open until 22 November 2026, rather than closing with the wider Terre Borromeo season on 8 November.
That extension covers the trophy-tour dates and continues after 10 November. It means a visit to the palace and gardens remains possible later in November, although the trophy display itself is limited to the period from 7 to 10 November.
Visiting Isola Bella: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Nitto ATP Finals Trophy Tour takes place at Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella from 7 to 10 November 2026.
- The palace and Italian Baroque garden remain open to the public until 22 November 2026, according to the operator's announcement.
- Isola Bella lies in Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Gulf, off Stresa; the Navigazione Laghi boat service reaches the main islands from Stresa and other named embarkation points. Lake Maggiore ferry information identifies Stresa as a departure point.
- The visit combines a historic palace with steeply terraced Italian Baroque gardens, including the Teatro Massimo and the palace grottoes.
- Italy's official language is Italian and its national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Isola Bella
When does the Nitto ATP Finals Trophy Tour take place at Isola Bella?
The trophy tour runs from 7 to 10 November 2026 at Palazzo Borromeo on the island.
What remains open at Isola Bella until 22 November 2026?
Palazzo Borromeo and the Italian Baroque garden remain open to the public until 22 November 2026.
Where is Isola Bella and how do you get there?
The island is in Lake Maggiore near Stresa in northern Italy. Navigazione Laghi lists boat connections from Stresa and other embarkation points around the lake.
