FAQ
The 16th edition of Orticolario will take place from October 1 to 4, 2026, in the historic park and exhibition center of Villa Erba, in Cernobbio on Lake Como.
The event opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM and closes at 7:00 PM.
From Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, the event opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM.
The ticket office closes one hour earlier.
A9 Milan–Como–Chiasso
Exit: Lago di Como
Follow signs for Cernobbio / Villa Erba
*BY TRAIN
Nearest stations:
Como San Giovanni
Como Nord Lago
*MAIN BUS LINES TO CERNOBBIO
Direct lines from Como:
C110 → Como – Menaggio – Colico
C120 → Como – Argegno – Lanzo
C125 → Como – Argegno (via the lake)
C128 → Como – Cernobbio – Rovenna
All lines pass through Cernobbio along the lakeside road.
Urban line:
Line 6 → connects Como with Cernobbio
Main stop:
Cernobbio – Piazza Mazzini
From there: 5–10 minutes on foot to Villa Erba (Orticolario).
*BY AIR
Nearest airports:
Milan Malpensa Airport (approximately 45 minutes away)
Milan Linate Airport
Before and during the event, tickets can be purchased online on ticket.it.
Online ticket sales will open from June 2026.
During the event, several on-site ticket offices will be available:
*Visconti Ticket Office
*Galoppatoio Ticket Office
*Pontile Ticket Office (open on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4)
Free entry is reserved for:
– Individuals with 100% disability accompanied by a certificate and, when applicable, a companion;
– AEFI and UFI members for the year 2025;
– Children up to 14 years old.
100% Disability
Free admission is granted to visitors holding an official disability certificate, handicap certification, or Disability Card, pursuant to Article 3, Paragraph 3 of Italian Law 104/1992, showing codes C01 or C02, or a disability rating of 100%.
* Reduced/free admission is granted only upon presentation of the required documentation together with a valid ID document.
*All documents must be official, valid, and issued or recognized by the competent Commission or INPS.
*If the required documentation is not presented, the full admission fee will be applied.
Disability from 67% to 99%
Reduced admission at €16.00 is available to visitors holding an official disability certificate, handicap certification, or Disability Card, pursuant to Article 3, Paragraph 3 of Italian Law 104/1992, showing code C03 or a disability rating between 67% and 99%.
*Reduced admission is granted only upon presentation of the required documentation together with a valid ID document.
*All documents must be official, valid, and issued or recognized by the competent Commission or INPS.
*If the required documentation is not presented, the full admission fee will be applied.
Companions / Caregivers
A companion is entitled to free admission only when accompanying the disabled visitor and if at least one of the following conditions applies:
*the visitor’s Disability Card includes the letter “A”
*the visitor’s paper certificate states “disabled person requiring an accompanying person” (Law 508/1988)
*the visitor’s disability certification includes code C02
Please note that, in order to benefit reduced or free admission, supporting documentation must be presented.
Reduced/free admission will therefore be granted exclusively upon presentation of the required documents.
Please also note that documentation will be verified by visual inspection only. No copies, scans, or records of the documents will be made or retained in any way.
Children up to 14 years old enter Orticolario for free with verification of a document at the entrance.
The admission ticket is collected directly at the ticket counter.
Students between the ages of 15 and 25 are eligible for the reduced €16 admission fee. Tickets may be purchased online or at the entrance, providing valid documentation (such as the IoStudio card, a current student or university ID, and a valid identification document).
In case of rain, the event will still take place. Part of the exhibition is held inside the exhibition center at Villa Erba.
Entry to Orticolario by bicycle/scooter is not permitted.
The food and beverage offerings during the event are diverse and cater to all tastes and needs.
There is no ATM available inside Villa Erba park.
Yes, dogs are permitted at the event, but they must be kept on a leash and have a muzzle (which should be worn only if necessary). The use of waste bags is also strongly recommended.
There is no cloakroom inside the exhibition center at Villa Erba.
On Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, the boat service to and from Orticolario is active, included in the admission ticket price. No ticket is required to board the boat. Upon arrival at Villa Erba, you can purchase the event ticket if not previously bought online.
During Orticolario, it is possible to access guided tours of the Villa. The cost for the visit is 5 euros per person and is intended for the Fondo Amici di Orticolario.
Reservations can be made on site, at the Ingresso dei Leoni.
The schedule of guided tours will be available online soon