Lake Como ferry services face a general strike on 20 November

Lake Como (Lago di Como) faces a general strike affecting public ferry services on 20 November 2026, according to the lake transport operator. The notice matters for travellers using Como and the central-lake ports during a visit to northern Italy.

Lake Como ferry services face disruption on 20 November

Navigazione Lago di Como announced on 10 November that services may be suspended on Friday 20 November 2026 because of a strike declared by the Filt-Cgil trade union. The operator says essential services will be guaranteed from 6am to 9am and from 5.55pm to 8.55pm.

The notice names routes and runs that may be affected, including the Colico to Como service, the Como to Colico service and a ferry from Menaggio to Bellagio. It also warns of possible delays for departures immediately after the strike. The official strike notice places the date and Lake Como service in the same announcement.

The announcement is a transport restriction rather than a change to the lake itself. Its practical effect is that boat travel between several of the principal visitor towns may not follow the published timetable during the day.

Lake Como links Como with Bellagio and Menaggio

Lake Como is in Lombardy, with Como at its south-western end and Lecco at the south-eastern end. The lake has the characteristic inverted Y shape associated with three branches, while Colico lies at the northern end.

The regional tourism authority lists an area of 145 sq km, a perimeter of 170 km, a maximum depth of 418 metres, one island and 37 tributaries. Its visitor information points include Como, Lecco, Varenna, Menaggio and Bellagio. These locations help explain why a ferry disruption can affect more than one town during the same journey.

Bellagio stands on the central headland and offers ferry access towards both branches. Menaggio occupies a promontory on the western shore, while Varenna lies on the eastern branch. The transport notice therefore connects a current service issue with the geography that makes boat travel an important part of exploring the lake.

The regional lake guide identifies boats as one way to move around the area and lists rail, road and bus options for reaching the wider destination.

Visiting Lake Como: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The general strike is scheduled for 20 November 2026 and concerns public ferry services operated on Lake Como.
• Essential services are guaranteed from 6am to 9am and from 5.55pm to 8.55pm; other services may be suspended or delayed.
• Routes named in the notice include Como to Colico, Colico to Como and the Menaggio to Bellagio ferry.
• Como, Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna are among the main reference points for visitors, with boat, bus, rail and road connections listed by the regional tourism authority.
• Italian is the official language used locally and the national currency is the euro.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Como

When does the general strike take place at Lake Como?

The general strike affecting public ferry services is scheduled for 20 November 2026. Essential services are guaranteed during two time bands.

Which Lake Como ferry routes may be affected?

The notice names services between Como and Colico and a ferry from Menaggio to Bellagio. Other services may also be suspended or delayed.

Where is Lake Como and how do you get there?

Lake Como is in Lombardy, northern Italy. The regional tourism authority lists Como, Lecco, Varenna, Menaggio and Bellagio as visitor reference points, with rail, road, bus and boat connections.