Take your time to visit this lovely border town, which is not just "the big Saturday market crowded with Swiss people or a train stop on the international railway line"!There's a lot to be discovered! The old town is traffic free and full of old, elegant buildings and 15th-century porticoes. Lovely cafés and restaurants everywhere. Palazzo Silva is a beautifully preserved renaissance building right in the town centre. Hire a taxi (a 5 minutes' drive) and get to the Sacro Monte Calvario, a Unesco world heritage site with many chapels decorated with terracotta and wooden statues. Over there you can also see the ruins of a medieval fortress, a convent and there's a nice view over Domodossola!
It was definitely worth our while stopping here in transit between Ticino and the Valais in Switzerland for a meal and some shopping. It's a very pleasant place for a wander and there are lots of places to eat. There is a convenient Coop supermarket opposite the railway station along with several restaurants and gelatarie. Full of Swiss people who, like us, were there for some bargain shopping and a meal.
We had a short walk around this time whilst filling in time prior to catching the train. The shops were extremely varied and well worth a visit. The old part of the town contained many interesting buildings. I just wish that we could have spent more time here.
A bit noisy on the weekend (local people in the restaurants and bars of the old town) very quiet during the week.
Domodossola was fine. It appears a little industrial, but is a local market town with many good discount shops for Swiss shoppers. It is difficult to recommend staying for more than a day or so, unless you have specific cycling or hiking goals in mind.
Easy to reach from Milan by train or car, perfect for access into mountains and lakes. friendly and charming but dont expect everyone to speak English
Only visited here to use the F.A.R.T. Tramway to Locarno in Switzerland and enjoyed the brief visit. Very friendly people and this would be great place to base yourself for so many day trips to places like Val Formazza, for the Falls and Crodo for some of the worlds best bread. However do not miss the trip on this spectacular tramway. The views are outstanding and route has to be seen to be believed. No one would attempt to build this today. One word of warning though and that is, Do not take photographs of the view from the Swiss/Italian Border. We were told in very strong terms that it is not permitted by the Guards at the crossing point but given no reason. The snow made this trip even more spectacular. If in the Domodossola area then make this trip as Locarno too is well worth a visit. Like wise if in Locarno then do the trip in the other direction.
The markets on saturday are great to explore. The food is awesome. Shopping is great. Overall, a great little town.
Lovely little town with friendly people. The mountains surrounding are stunning, Saturday market is a must see. Perfect place to relax and enjoy.
weekly streetmarket on saturday's, but overloaded with clothes and bag's. The restaurants arround the railway should be avoided. Lot of german people coming for shopping and crowding the streets.