The city of Varese
Varese is another splendid host city of the Open Masters Games, together with Como and Lecco, offering a setting of outstanding charm and quality.
A city rich in history and culture, Varese is known as the “Garden City” for the harmony between architecture, nature, and landscape.
Its territory is characterized by rolling hills, historic parks, and elegant residences of great artistic value. The city center preserves clear traces of a noble and dynamic past that remain visible today.
Sport represents a fundamental element of Varese’s identity. Lake Varese has always been the heart of the city’s sporting traditions.
Its waters are an international reference point for rowing and water sports. Over the years, the lake has hosted high-level competitions and training camps for athletes from all over the world. The area’s sports facilities ensure high standards and strong organizational expertise.
Alongside water sports, Varese boasts important traditions in indoor sports, with basketball standing out as a true excellence at both national and international level. At the same time, the territory offers ideal conditions for outdoor sports, with a strong vocation for cycling and handball, practiced in a natural setting of great beauty.
The city is well accustomed to hosting major international sporting events. For these reasons, Varese stands out as a perfect venue for numerous Open Masters Games competitions.
A welcoming, elegant city, deeply connected to its territory.






