What to see

The Hotel Residence Zust in Verbania, on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, is without any doubt, the ideal setting for a family holiday. The lake is rich in wonders and evocative views. Endless are the points of historical interest, artistic and cultural heritage:

  • the Borromean Islands are the main attraction of the lake. Worth visiting are the majestic palaces and their gardens, both in English and Italian style on Isola Madre and Isola Bella respectively, and the picturesque Isola Pescatori, dotted with restaurants and tiny shops for souvenirs;

The Hotel Residence Zust organizes boat trips to the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella and Pescatori and Stresa, to visit the local street market) with departure from the floating pier on the premises of the hotel. On the following link, you can book your boat trip on Lake Maggiore!

  • The Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania-Pallanza with flowers and plants of extraordinary beauty coming from all over the world. Our guests can take advantage of a special family discount (2 adults + 3 children = 26,00 €);
  • the zoo park of Villa Pallavicino, in the outskirts of Stresa, the pear of Lake Maggiore;
  • the Mount Mottarone (1500 m.s.l.), from where it is possible to experience a 360-degree panorama view. On the summit, you can find the amusement park of Alpyland, a bobsled roller coaster with a 1200 m. long rail, and the Mottarone Adventure Park, a park in the middle of the woods with 4 suspended trails with increasing levels of difficulty, also for little children.The perfect solution for those who want to spend an incredible day together with family and friends. Its  continuous belay system allows to play in total safety.
  • the Orta Lake with its traditional medieval village and the Island of San Giulio are a beauty and charm worth visiting.
  • the Lago Maggiore Express, instead, offers you the opportunity to spend a magnificent day discovering beautiful scenery on an unforgettable journey by rail and boat between lake and mountains, between Italy and Ticino, the southern part of Switzerland.
If you want to spend a day surrounded by nature, we can suggest you:
  • the National Park Val Grande, the largest wilderness area of Italy;
  • the National Park Veglia-Devero in Ossola;
  • Macugnaga, a walser village at the foot of Mount Rosa (4,635 m.s.l.)
  • the Toce Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Europe, situate in Formazza Valley
  • the Vigezzo Valley, also called as “The Valley of the Painters” and crossed by the famous train Vigezzina Centovalli.
  • the Spa of Premia in Caderese of Premia, in Antigorio Valley;
  • For little children, we suggest a stop to the Safari Park in Varallo Pombia and the Aquadventure Park in Baveno.
  • the Zipline, an emotional experience that runs on a cable in a beautiful corner of the world. To get the special discount dedicated to our guests ask at the reception of the hotel.

To discover our amazing mountains, we invite to take part in our trekking excursions  (with departure from Camping Isolino or Continental). Our natural guide will take you along itineraries in the Ossola Valleys  and the National Park Val Grande.