The scent of roasted chestnuts and a lovely autumn atmosphere in the heart of Arona!

On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, the Arona Group of the Italian Alpini Association welcomes you to Largo Pietro Vidale for the traditional Chestnut Festival: a lovely opportunity to enjoy the town and taste one of autumn’s favourite treats.

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📍 Largo Pietro Vidale – Arona
🕘 From Saturday at 9:00 am until Sunday at 7:00 pm

A perfect excuse for a stroll around Arona while enjoying the flavours of the season!

A Sunday dedicated to art, antiques and treasures from the past, in the beautiful setting of Arona’s lakefront.

Stroll among the stalls of “I Ricordi della Soffitta” and discover unique pieces, vintage objects and little treasures waiting to be found.

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📍 Lungolago Nassiriya – Arona
🕘 9:00–18:00

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A lovely opportunity to browse the stalls and enjoy Arona on an autumn day.

Ready to discover Arona in a fun and different way?

The Touring Club Italiano’s Orange Treasure Hunt is back: a day dedicated to exploring the area through clues, curiosities and hidden treasures.

Gather your team, follow the clues and enjoy discovering Arona along the way! 

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📅 Sunday, 4 October 2026
🕤 9:30 am–6:00 pm
📍 Tourist Office – Largo Vidale 1, Arona
👥 Team participation – registration required

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A fun and original way to explore Arona!

Your last chance of the season to enjoy one of the most beautiful experiences between Lake Maggiore and the mountains! With the Lago Maggiore Express, you can combine boat and train on a scenic journey through Lake Maggiore, Locarno, the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway and Domodossola, surrounded by landscapes that become even more beautiful in autumn.

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🚢 Cruise on Lake Maggiore

🚂 Journey on the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway

🍁 Beautiful views of the lake, villages and mountains

📅 3–4 October – last weekend of the 2026 season

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You can also plan your journey starting from the Arona area. One last chance to discover Lake Maggiore from a truly special perspective! 

Your last chance of the season to enjoy one of the most beautiful experiences between Lake Maggiore and the mountains! With the Lago Maggiore Express, you can combine boat and train on a scenic journey through Lake Maggiore, Locarno, the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway and Domodossola, surrounded by landscapes that become even more beautiful in autumn.

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🚢 Cruise on Lake Maggiore

🚂 Journey on the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway

🍁 Beautiful views of the lake, villages and mountains

📅 3–4 October – last weekend of the 2026 season

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You can also plan your journey starting from the Arona area. One last chance to discover Lake Maggiore from a truly special perspective!

Ready to immerse yourselves in the magic of autumn? 

Castello Dal Pozzo in Oleggio Castello transforms into the Pumpkin Castle, with a spectacular setting dedicated to the most colourful season of the year.

An incredible 60,000 pumpkins await you, along with autumn displays and decorations, creative workshops, games, shows and activities for the whole family, plus plenty of opportunities to discover the flavours of the region.

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🎃 60,000 pumpkins and autumn displays
✂️ Creative workshops and activities for children
🎭 Shows, games and entertainment
🍴 Piedmontese flavours and specialities
🏰 In the beautiful setting of Castello Dal Pozzo

📍 Castello Dal Pozzo – Oleggio Castello
📅 From 2 October to 8 November 2026
🗓️ Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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A magical autumn experience filled with pumpkins, colours, fun and a fairytale atmosphere!