/original/Meraner Land (1).jpg "The Kurhaus in Merano/Meran")
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Merano/Meran and environs
Palms and olive trees in the valley, snow and ice on the surrounding peaks characterise the surroundings of the health resort of Merano, which became a favourite winter resort of the Austrian Empress’s Elisabeth.
The town itself and its environs are equally rich in contrasts: architecture typical of the Austro-Hungarian era on one side of the Passiria/Passer River, contemporary design on the other. The town’s surrounding villages nestle among vineyards and orchards and offer countless attractive walks along promenades and irrigation channel pathways called “Waalen”. By contrast the secluded side valleys such as the Val d’Ultimo/Ultental and Val Passiria/Passeiertal are typically Alpine with old, tanned, log-built farmhouses adorning the landscape lending it a uniquely traditional, homely character.
The best from the surroundings
Family holidays
Botanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
These unique botanical gardens located just east of Merano/Meran feature a pond, boardwalks, ... more...
Architecture
Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - the Kurhaus in Merano
The golden age of the belle époque is reflected in Merano’s prominent building, the Kurhaus, a ... more...
Castles & manors
Castel Tirolo/Schloss Tirol castle
Ancestral Castle Tyrol and the South Tyrolean Museum of Culture and History more...
Further recommendations
Cycling & mountain biking
Bike Route from Merano/Meran to Bolzano/Bozen
The bike path from Merano to Bolzano connects South Tyrol’s two largest cities, and is considered ... more...
Cross-country skiing
Plan/Pfelders -Val di Lazins/Lazinsertal
This 12-kilometre-long trail is especially well suited to beginners and children because of its ... more...
Walking & hiking
The Marlengo/Marling irrigation channel path
The twelve-kilometre Waalweg in Marlengo/Marling is one of the longest Waale, or irrigation canals, in South Tyrol. more...
Resorts in the region
Tirolo/Dorf Tirol
A Sun-Kissed Hiker’s Paradise. Tirolo is situated at the entrance to the Texel Mountains Nature ... more...
Scena/Schenna
A Picture-Perfect Village. Scena is picturesque and sunny and has a mighty castle that stands guard ... more...
Avelengo-Verano-Merano 2000 - Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000
In the Name of Comfort. Avalengo/Hafling is situated on the Monzoccolo/Tschöggelberg Plateau and is ... more...
All resorts in the region:
Other items which may interest you
Family holidays
Labyrinth Garden Kränzel Winery
Living installations, artistic pathos and the striking appearance of the medieval courtyard ... more...
Walking & hiking
Laghi di Sopranes/Spronser Seen
A seven-hour, challenging circular hike to the largest high-alpine area of lakes. The ten Spronser ... more...
Cycling & mountain biking
Bike Route Val Passiria/Passeiertal
A relaxing cycling path for nature lovers more...
