Christmas Gift Ideas Made on Lake Como

  • December 10, 2022

Looking forward to spending the festive season with your nearest and dearest? Get in the Christmas spirit of Lake Como with our list of Christmas gifts and ideas – we’ve got a bunch of unique present ideas for every person on your list!

Although Christmas is just around the corner, it’s not too late to do your Christmas shopping, so if you are searching for a gift for colleagues, partners, family, or friends: take a look at our curated list of Lake Como Christmas gift ideas.

Candles and Reed Diffusers From Acqua Del Lario

The cold season brings a peaceful atmosphere to the lake, and relaxing nature sounds complement it. Candles and diffusers from Acqua Del Lario scented with spices, pumpkins, and chestnuts fill the air with a warm melody. These gifts will bring back memories of lake Como’s aromas and senses anywhere in the world.

Acqua del Lario Christmas

Tour voucher from MI EXPERIENCE

A private Lake Como tour is an excellent gift for Christmas. Private tours of Lake Como are a perfect way to plan your 2023 vacation and get ready to enjoy Lake Como. MI Experience offers different packages, depending on your preferences. Tours are available from March to October. It is important to note that each date chosen must be confirmed by the company so that you can enjoy a wonderful and safe experience. For the most discerning tourists, the Sunset option is a must to experience a breathtaking view of the lake!

Bellagio Gift Voucher

Christmas sets from DeComm

Look no further than DeComm for unique Lake Como Christmas gifts! The shop offers only artisanal, 100% locally made products. You can find everything you need for Christmas at DeComm, from gift boxes and hand-made porcelain products, to organic foodstuff. By buying from DeComm, you’ll be buying authentic local products and supporting local small businesses.

DeComm Gift sets

Decorations from Cometa

Cometa offers products made by young artisans. The workshops are dedicated to giving young people experiencing hardship a chance to learn traditional trades under the expert guidance of master artisans, enabling them to discover the value of work, their talents, and their uniqueness by making quality purchases that will support their work. Buying from Cometa means you’ll be supporting a local organisation that helps people in need.

Cometa wreath

Scarf from AQUADULZA and COMO LAKE Today

An elegant scarf, produced locally in Lake Como in 100% silk and designed by a talented Ukrainian artist in collaboration with COMO LAKE Today Magazine, will make a wonderful holiday gift. The foulard is made of smooth and shining silk twill, produced in Como, Italy, using the local traditional silk savoir-faire. COMO LAKE Today founder Elena Markova chose vibrant and playful patterns for the design, which were then translated into prints by illustrator Iryna Vale. The foulard is a must accessory in Lake Como for a boat tour.

Foulard Como Lake Today

A book about Lake Como Villas

Many people return to the lake because of the grand villas of Lake Como, to discover the rich history of the villas and their residents. It’s also a good idea to give a book about Lake Como villas to someone who wants to learn more about the history of the area. Why not plan a Lake Como vacation with your loved ones in 2023, and gift the book along with the reservation?

Books about Lake Como

Silk cushion from Mantero

A cushion from Lake Como is an excellent gift for a friend who enjoys cosy and soft homeware. Produced by historic Lake Como silk company Mantero, the iconic bouquet print is featured in a new single-colour version. This rectangular cushion in made of silk twill and there are two contrasting colours on the front and back: yellow and fuchsia. This unique cushion will remind the owner of the open terraces of the luxury hotels of Lake Como.

Pillow Lake Como

Clutch from Sensoflake

This clutch by Sensoflake can be gifted to a friend who loves travelling! In addition to being a work of art, this clutch is a souvenir of the indulgent, carefree days spent by the lake.

Clutch Lake Como


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Olivia Farley
Olivia splits her time between Lake Como and Liverpool (United Kingdom), where she studies French and Italian at university.
 
Olivia is passionate about language-learning, travelling, and ‘il dolce far niente’. She also enjoys exploring cultural and historical sites, and hiking up the many trails around the lake. 

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