Sports and leisure activities Varese

Born in Catania on 24 November 1924, Salvatore Furia moved to Varese on¹ October 1940. Fascinated by nature, he never ceases to promote this exceptional natural site and its quality sky (he is notably at the origin of a law protecting the night sky from light pollution in March 2000) and he founded the observatory in 1956 and develops it with passion. And it is a real success! Daytime visits are appreciated (even more so in the evenings), which allow visitors to enjoy a splendid view of the region.

For sports enthusiasts, water sports fans and the curious! Thanks to its calm waters, Lake Varese is one of Italy's most famous venues for rowing championship training. An activity that this historic club has been developing for many years. If you spend a long time on the lake, you may be able to sign up for a series of courses. And for rowing enthusiasts, Varese is the venue for the 2021 European Rowing Championships.