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The Chamber of Commerce of Varese
builds upon on Expo 2015
Being so close to the Expo venue, Varese is strategically positioned.
Its business community wishes to stand as a qualified partner to help participating Countries make a success
of their stay in Italy.
The Chamber of Commerce of Varese is able to provide high-level technical support and dedicated
staff for participating Countries and their Delegations to help in building, managing and organizing
their own pavilion at Expo 2015, as well as for any other initiatives surrounding Expo 2015.
The Chamber of Commerce of Varese offers a “one-stop shop” solution to all Participants: good availability
of spaces to be used as offices / warehouses / residential units or exhibition areas.
Furthermore, Varese is an extremely fascinating tourist destination: with its lakes, its parks and its history....
it can offer an outstanding travel experience.
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www.varesexpo.it
is a web-based project of the Varese Chamber of Commerce
whose main goal is to help:
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Varese: green experience
just a few steps from the Expo venue
...and from the World
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Main distances
from Varese
Varese has a unique geographical position:
 It is only a few kms away from Milan and in direct connection to Switzerland
 It is home to the intercontinental hub of Milan Malpensa Airport
 It is only 10 kms away from the Expo 2015 venue
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By car or by train
The Province of Varese is easily accessible by train (using either the Ferrovie dello Stato or
Ferrovie Nord Milano) or by motorway (“A8” dei Laghi).
Varese
Como
Malpensa
Milano
Linate
Varese
35’
29’
45’
50’
Busto Arsizio
25’
18’
37’
42’
Gallarate
23’
15’
35’
40’
Saronno
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26’
28’
22’
Expo 2015
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15’
25’
Malpensa
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46’
65’
Milano
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MALPENSA Airport
Malpensa Intercontinental Airport is located in the territory of Varese. Varese city centre is
30 km away from Malpensa, 49 km from the Expo Venue and is separated from down town
Milan by 53 km and is connected to the A8 “dei Laghi” motorway.
A8
Genova
A26
A9
Gallarate
Saronno
A8
Busto Arsizio
A4
Venezia
MALPENSA
Varese is the ideal destination to
welcome and to satisfy any need
of the delegations coming from the
countries exhibiting at Expo.
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a lively business fabric
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Diversification and entrepreneurial wit are two of the keywords for describing the productive world of Varese.
Some 60 thousand companies, comprising a workforce of some 267 thousand, are distributed among the
tertiary and manufacturing sectors, thus offering the province a vast array of products and services. The
manufacturing sector alone accounts for more than 9 thousand businesses, established in a network where
large companies can rely on the professionalism and flexibility of smaller ones, interchanging expertise and
ideas. Key industrial sectors are of course textile, but also mechanical engineering and aerospace.
The Industry
Sector in Varese
3%
15%
Agriculture
Varese, the perfect home ground
for companies
The extensive entrepreneurial history of the territory
is made up of significant multinationals; namely,
Agusta Westland, Bticino, Whirlpool, Alenia
Aermacchi interconnected in a thriving network
of small and medium-size businesses and craft
workshops : 53 businesses per sq Km (an average of
34 in Lombardy and a National average of 17).
Over time, through a series of spin-offs and cooperation, the Province of Varese has become a
major seat of production where large companies
could rely on the professionalism and flexibility of
smaller ones, interchanging expertise and ideas,
transferring technology; consequently, a tight
network involving the chain of supply and strategic
outsourcing has been developed.
Accordingly, new companies are now able to rely on
a manifold of productive experiences in a province
balanced between modernity and tradition.
Certainly, Varese has been able to preserve
historical industries; namely textile, mechanical
engineering, aerospace, but also to differentiate
its production, seizing new opportunities
whether in the fashion industry, or
in
using
new materials in textiles and plastics, home
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Services
20%
38%
Specialty Retail other
Construction
Manufacturing Sector
automation, biotechnology and medicine and, last
but not least, in eco-friendly technologies.
24%
Varese exports globally
Today, Varese’s trade surplus adds up to nearly 10
billion a year, maintaining a positive trade balance.
The vast array of exported goods range anywhere
from mechanical engineering, heavy machinery and
transport equipment holding first rank, to chemical,
pharmaceuticals, plastic and rubber products and,
last but not least, products for the textile and fashion
industry.
The local productive system, while continuously
trading with its top European partners, has open
to new opportunities reaching out to dynamic
emerging-markets.
Foreign trade
10%
20%
Transportation
6%
3%
10%
Metalworking
Sector Food & beverage - Paper
and Wood Production Industry
Other
Pharmaceutical Sector
Plastic
22%
8%
Textile
Electric and electronic devices
12%
9%
Mechanical
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a province working for you
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Varese is near the Expo
venue; it holds a strategic
position that makes it
prime location: within a
few kms, it offers great
availability of spaces
to be used as offices,
warehouses, residential
units or exhibition areas.
The Varese system is keen to be a
benchmark for the participant countries
both while preparing and during Expo
2015.
Varese, relying on its technical and
professional skills, is able to provide
technical support of another league,
thanks to:
 the presence of companies from
manufacturing, construction, Hi-Tech,
and logistic sectors;
 the professional skills of companies
active in the fields of communication,
event planning, design, and many
more;
 the presence of business services, skilled
staff and high-end professionals;
 the availability of premises to be
employed as offices, warehouses,
exhibition areas very close to the Expo
Venue for supervising activities during
the Universal Exposition;
 the support of a team of persons
dedicated to smooth any operation
connected to the establishment of
the delegation (finding working
spaces and residential units, research
of professional partners, supply of
products and services, suggestions for
leisure).
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Varese: a culture of excellence
Varese has always invested in areas such as training and centers of excellence to support sustainable
development necessary to strengthen employment growth and scientific research.
Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Cittadella della Scienza e della Natura
The JRC, was originally established in 1957
and is the third biggest in Europe. It provides
independent scientific and technical advice to
the European Commission to support a wide
range of EU policies. The Italian Ispra site
management (ISM) Directorate is responsible
for the site management and for the nuclear
decommissioning, safety, security and protection.
The JRC has been chosen to coordinate the
participation of the European Commission to the
Milan Expo because of its strong scientific and
technical competence in the Expo theme and the
proximity of JRC’s Ispra site to Varese.
In the Natural Park of Campo dei Fiori, the
Centre La Cittadella, home of the Astronomical
Society of G.V. Schiapparelli, conducts studies on
territorial atmospheric phenomena and provides
useful information to develop environmental
protection plans.
Centrocot
The Centro Tessile Cotoniero e Abbigliamento
S.p.a., Centrocot, support businesses throughout
the supply chain in the textile and clothing
industry by providing them with specialized
services ranging anywhere from testing to
research and experimentation.
Insubria’s Bio Park
Insubria’s BioPark is the eighth scientifictechnological park and bio-incubator in the
biotech sector in Italy. The Park has a total area
of 52.000 square meters including 15.000 sq
meters for offices and laboratories, all equipped
of the most advanced technologies in the biomedical sector.
The Centre’s state of the art infrastructures
provides technical, logistic, ICT Services as well
as promotion and training to support and advise,
to provide incentives to Life Sciences Research
and Technological Development and Innovation
in order to ensure the creation of an efficient
system between Partners and the Territory.
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a unique, welcoming region
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Together with its strong entrepreneurial activity, our
region is one of Italy’s great tourist destinations. First
and foremost, Lago Maggiore, but also historic Lombard
tourist sites, the small lakes of Varesotto and the west
bank of Lake Lugano.
The province of Varese is set in the splendid frame of the
foothills of the Alps toward Campo dei Fiori and Sacro
Monte, a site recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage
list for its historical, natural and environmental value.
And much, much more...
Varese and
sport tourism
The province of Varese offers a
wide array of opportunities for
enjoying land sports in diverse
environments—ranging
from
the mountains to the plains—
water sports, thanks to its seven
lakes, and air sports, in part due
to the area’s world-recognised
historic passion and aptitude for
aeronautic design.
Rowing
Rowing has enjoyed a long,
prestigious sporting tradition
in the region, stretching back
to the late nineteenth century,
thanks to the ideal climatic and
technical conditions of Lake
Varese.
Cycling
With more than 100 km of
bicycle paths, Varese is ranked
third among Italian provinces
for the extent of its trails.
Trekking
excursions of various levels and
intensities, from simple walks in
the woods to challenging climbs,
hikes leading to stupendous
panoramic views of the Alps and
fun horseback rides.
Golf
Enthusiasts and beginners alike
can choose from among six golf
courses, all perfectly integrated
with the natural environment,
distinctive for its lush greenery
and hilly terrain.
Gliding
Three tourist airports (one of
which is entirely dedicated to
gliding) and historic businesses
dedicated to the sport make the
province of Varese one of the
most internationally renowned
destinations
for
gliding
enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Horseback riding
Horseback
riding
centres,
schools and nature trails for
exploring the province of Varese
in direct contact with nature.
The
province
of
Varese
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Varese
and cultural tourism
The province of Varese is also distinguished for its cultural offer. The strong artistic-cultural
profile of the region has been confirmed by the inclusion of no fewer than four of its sites on
the UNESCO World Heritage list, including Monte San Giorgio, the prehistoric lake sites of
the arc of the foothill of the Alps
(Biandronno, with the Museo Civico Preistorico and Parco Archeologico Isolino Virginia and Bodio omnago,
Cadrezzate with its Sabbione Lake Dwelling) and the sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte in Varese. The
province of Varese is also considered the capital of art nouveau style. At the beginning of the twentieth
century, Varese was elected a ‘noble hamlet’ for its numerous villas in the art nouveau architectural style.
Villas that are still today splendidly preserved, surrounded by their vast parks in testimony to a glorious
past. Next to the villas one finds medieval castles and fortresses, imposing works of monumental art that
frame the landscape. Special mention is merited by the Rocca Borromeo, which was built on a rocky spur
right on the shores of Lago Maggiore.
Varese
shopping
Shopping in Varese is an easy
alternative for spending your free
time. Varese is synonymous with
big names as well as excellent shops
and opportunities for discovering niche products.
Clothing, textiles, leather goods and food and wine
specialities are just some of the products you can
find in the city centres of Varese and numerous
outlets spread throughout the region.
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Markets and trade fairs
Main Factory Outlets in Varese province
There are numerous markets and trade fairs in
the area, but the Fiera del Cardinale of Castiglione
Olona and the Luino Market should be cited for
their particularity.
Clothing
The Fiera del Cardinale is held in the stunning,
characteristic medieval centre of Castiglione Olona
on the first Sunday of every month (from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m.), and is one of the main markets for used items
and antiques in the province of Varese and probably
all of Lombardy. Numerous sellers (more than one
hundred) contribute to the success of the market,
which draws around 20,000 visitors.
The Luino Market began in the first half of the
sixteenth century and is still held in the city centre
today. It features 374 market stalls. The markets
attracts visitors from all over: coaches arrive from
Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and, of course,
Switzerland, and special ferry trips are arranged
for visitors coming from the opposite bank of Lago
Maggiore and from Locarno. The merchandise up
for sale is up-to-date with the times. The market is
held every Wednesday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Garda
Garda Intimo - Samarate
Parah
Parah Spa - Gallarate
Paolo
Paolo Tonali / Marina Bravin - Gazzada Schianno
Preca
Preca - Origgio
Missoni
Missoni - Sumirago
Food and drink
Fjord
Fjord Salmon Company - Busto Arsizio
Lindt
Lindt & Sprüngli - Induno Olona
Giovanni
Giovanni Rana - Busto Arsizio
Furniture
Saporiti
Saporiti Italia Factory Store - Besnate
Household goods
Bassetti/Zucchi
Bassetti/Zucchi - Cuveglio
Giuseppe
Giuseppe Bellora - Fagnano Olona
Somma
Somma - Mornago
Leathergoods
Monellina
Monellina - Varese
Principe
Principe - Varese
Marco
Marco Rossi - Bodio Lomnago
Samsonite
Samsonite Factory Store - Viggiù
Optical stores
Polinelli
Polinelli - Daverio
Ars
Ars Occhiali - Mercallo
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Varese and its local products
The province of Varese stands out for the variety
of its landscapes which is reflected in its cooking
and traditional local products. These delicacies
are the result of lands which have been farmed for
generations. They are now readily available thanks
to the skill of local restaurateurs. This is yet another
way to get to know and to appreciate the province in
all its aspects.
Local products and production areas
Wine and grappa
Honey DOP
Formaggella
ormaggella del Luinese DOP (goat
(goat cheese)
cheese)
Violino di capra (special type of dry-cured goat’s leg)
White asparagus IGP
Gorgonzola DOP (cheese
(cheese))
Brutti e Buoni (cookies
(cookies))
Amaretti di Gallarate (cookies
(cookies))
Liquor Amaretto di Saronno
Caprini freschi (fresh
(fresh goat cheese
cheese))
Dolce Varese (typical cake)
Peaches
Zincarlin de Vares (cheese)
Wine IGT
IGT Ronchi Varesini
Salame Prealpino (salami of the Pre-Alps)
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Angera
Varese
Luino
Valli del luinese (Luino valley)
Cantello
Varese
Gavirate
Gallarate
Saronno
Valcuvia
Varese
Travedona Monate, Comabbio, Osmate, Cadrezzate
Hill and mountain area of Varese province
Hill and mountain area of Varese province
Hill and mountain area of Varese province
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Hospitality
Residences
Varese
arese offers accomodation
to suit every need, it can
offer up to 15,000 bed
places of which more than
11,000 are located at less than 50kms
from the Expo Venue.
Varese is capable to offer to institutional
delegations and supporting staff of the countries
participating to Expo, a wide range of residential
solutions. From liberty-style mansions, to
modern villas facing the seven Varese lakes, to convenient
residence solutions close to the exposition venue.
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Contact
tel. +39 0332 295310
fax +39 0332 282158
expo2015@va.camcom.it
www.varesexpo.it
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