Located in northwestern Italy, Lierna is in the province of Lecco, which is in the Lombardy region. Close to the Swiss border, Lierna is situated on Lake Como's eastern shore and includes the localities of Castello, Casate, Ciserino, Genico, Giussano, Grumo, Mugiasco, Olcianico, Sornico and Villa. The closest towns and villages near Lierna include Esino Lario, Mandello del Lario and Varenna, which have respective approximate populations of 800, 10,000 and 850. Milan and Como, which are the largest cities in driving distance from Lierna, are each one hour away by car.
According to the website Comuni-Italiani, the population of Lierna as of 2010 is 2,025 persons. The city is home to 847 families living in approximately 1,701 housing units, with a population density of 179 people per square mile. The city of Lierna, according to the website LakeComoFlats, is filled with cobblestone streets and piazzas, with homes and shops closely clustered together in what are known as "localitas." Alleyways offer great walking opportunities, with many leading to hidden areas.
In the summer the temperature in Lierna is approximately 82 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, which is great weather for swimming at Lake Como and great for hiking in the foothills of the Alps. In the winter, the coldest temperature is usually 32 degrees, which is ideal for skiing.
According to the website Holiday-Rentals, Lierna is easy to walk on foot, as the foothills of the Swiss Alps, Lake Como's shoreline and the small-sized city offer great hiking and walking opportunities. While at Lake Como, residents and vacationers enjoy canoeing, sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, boating and hand-gliding on the lake's largest shore, La Riva Bianca, or the White Shore. Skiing is available at Lierna's small slope in Cainallo, and visits to Bellagio, an historic village on Lake Como with villas open to the general public, is a popular attraction.
The closest airport to Lierna is in Milan, with EasyJet, Ryanair and Alitalia all offering flights from the United Kingdom. Bergamo Airport also offers flights on Ryanair, and Lierna can also be reached by train or car from Milan. According to the website LakeComoFlats, once a visitor gets to Lierna, a car is not needed to get around the city.
