FAI d 'Autunno in Como: construction sites, industries and Val d 'Intelvi
On 10 and 11 October, the FAI Autumn Days open the Lakes Navigation Shipyard in Tavernola and the Colombo and Visgomma Textile Industries at Fino Mornasco, with 50-minute visits and special ‘Machines in Motion’ shifts.
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Operational details
Two visit options, not just a single appointment
The program should be viewed as a choice between different experiences, rather than a single path. The Navigazione Laghi Shipyard is linked to the daily relationship between the Larian community and the lake; Colombo Textile Industries and Visgomma, instead, offer entry into a production site. Val d'Intelvi adds a circuit of openings supported by local associations. This difference allows you to plan your day based on the type of place you wish to visit.
| Opening | Time slot for both days | Departure | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigazione Laghi Shipyard | 10:00-16:00 | approximately every 30 minutes | approximately 50 minutes |
| Colombo Textile Industries and Visgomma | 10:00-16:30 | approximately every 30 minutes | approximately 50 minutes |
The schedule comparison provides a first practical criterion. The Shipyard closes visits at 16:00, while the production site in Fino Mornasco remains open until 16:30. In both cases, departures are indicated approximately every 30 minutes and the expected duration is about 50 minutes. The maximum limit of 30 people per group applies to the Navigazione Laghi Shipyard; it should not be automatically applied to the other opening.
The difference between a general visit and a special shift
In Fino Mornasco, the source distinguishes the ordinary guided tour from the «Macchine in movimento» (Machines in Motion) initiative. Special shifts are reserved for FAI members, require booking, and allow visitors to see some machinery operating at full speed, safely. These are scheduled for Saturday at 14:30 and Sunday at 11:00 and 14:30. For these shifts, the suggested contribution starts from 5€ and each group can have a maximum of 15 people. Those who wish to do so can also participate in a quiz.
A cross-border worker evaluating a trip from Ticino to the province of Como can therefore separate the choice of the visit from the organization of the travel. The source provides addresses, time slots, and shift conditions, but does not indicate routes, connections, or travel times. For the journey alone, you can consult the border map and the border waiting times, without confusing them with the official FAI opening hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the dates and times of the FAI Autumn Days in Como?
- Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October visits are available from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Cantiere Navigazione Laghi and until 16:30 at the Industrie Tessili Colombo and Visgomma. Departures are approximately every 30 minutes and each visit lasts approximately 50 minutes.
- What is the "Machines in Motion" initiative and how to participate?
- It is a special round reserved for FAI members, which requires a reservation. Groups are limited to 15 people and the suggested contribution starts from €5. The shifts are Saturday at 2:30 pm and Sunday at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm, to see the machines operate at full speed in safety.
- What are the exact addresses of the two visiting sites?
- Cantiere Navigazione Laghi: Via per Cernobbio 15, 22100 Tavernola (hamlet of Como). Industrie Tessili Colombo e Visgomma: Via Guanzasca 6, 22070 Fino Mornasco (CO).