Holiday apartment in Turbigo: Trails, Nature and History

Natural area between the Ticino and Naviglio Grande

Turbigo combines the natural area of Parco del Ticino with the Naviglio Grande, the E1 and festivals held at different times of the year. The town is located on the first terrace of the Ticino Valley, in an area protected by Parco del Ticino. Choosing a holiday apartment in Turbigo opens up different perspectives on landscapes, outdoor activities and culture.

Trails, water and the Ex Vita Mayer circular route

The Naviglio Grande flows through Turbigo and continues towards Milan via an extensive network of canals and ditches. The towpath along the Naviglio Grande in Turbigo forms part of the European long-distance trail E1. In Parco del Ticino, the E1 is marked with red-white-red signs and can be used on foot or by bicycle. This allows you to choose between the towpath, hiking and cycling when planning your day.

Another nature route is the Ex Vita Mayer circular trail. It runs around a former gravel pit that was transformed into a suitable habitat for waterbirds such as herons, mallards and coots. Its former purpose and the habitat that developed there give the circular trail a distinctive connection with nature.

Getting there and festivals throughout the year

For travel to Turbigo, the Milano–Novara railway line operated by Ferrovie Nord-Milano (FNM) is relevant: Turbigo can be reached via this railway line. You can take this accessibility into account, alongside your interests in nature and culture, when choosing your holiday apartment.

The festivals also add their own distinctive touches. The Festa di S. Vincenzo usually takes place on the first Sunday in May and includes an art exhibition as well as a traditional procession through the fields to bless the harvest. The patronal festival of the Beata Vergine Assunta includes folk games in September, the traditional vogasciutta and a solemn procession.

Buildings with a long history

The town’s architectural history can be seen at several individual sites. Castello di Turbigo was built in the 13th century and was the seat of the Turbigo fief. Chiesa dei SS. Cosma e Damiano is a religious building dating from the period after 1638 to 1640. In the lower part of the town, Palazzo De Cristoforis includes a 16th-century building with an artistically decorated stone fireplace and a fresco-adorned fireplace hood.

Choose a holiday apartment in Turbigo based on your travel interests

The library of Turbigo is an INFO point for Parco del Ticino and provides informational materials to promote the region’s cultural, tourist and natural heritage. When planning a holiday apartment in Turbigo, you can therefore decide whether trails and water, observing nature, festival dates or architectural history should be the focus. This makes it possible to plan a varied stay for families with different interests; those staying for several days can combine active, nature-focused and cultural holiday days.

Other places

Other places: Cornaredo, Rho, Trezzano Sul Naviglio, Casone, Cavenago Di Brianza, San Colombano Al Lambro, Trezzano Rosa, Pantigliate

For the higher-level travel overview: Milan.