Discover the story of the South Tyrolean apple in Merano! This apple tour of Merano's fruit cooperative CAFA will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about our local fruit. After a short introductory film, you can explore the entire cooperative in the company of our apple expert Franz and follow the storage, sorting, packaging and shipping of the South Tyrolean apple.
Our apple expert will let you in on all kinds of secrets about our apples' goodness, the varieties and how best to store them at home. To round off the tour there is a brief apple tasting session.
Registration required: Until Monday at 4 PM online or at the Tourist Association Marling.
The event takes place in German.
Asfaltart turns 20 years old! 20 years full of passion, laughter, poetry and an incredible cultural mix!
For three days there will be almost 200 shows, including concerts, circus performances, walking acts and clown acts, where many artistic groups with artists from all over the world will turn the popular city of Merano upside down. They will take visitors' breath away with acrobatics, dance, circus arts and clowning. The town center then turns into an open-air stage for clowns, trapeze artists, musicians and fire breathers. The 2024 festival comprises a handicraft market and a gastronomy stall on the Passer Promenade.
This year the event is themed around the upcoming Winter Olympics 2026 in Cortina d’Ampezzo. In keeping with this, a selection of exhibitors will present nostalgic keepsakes, historic winter sports equipment, and Olympic collectibles to bring sports history to life.
Come to the castle on Saturday in your most interesting vintage outfit – at 3:00 PM the best looks will be awarded. A charm-filled, creative highlight where style and personality are celebrated.
Programme
Saturday, November 8th
09:00–14:00 Cars & Coffee Classic Südtirol Vintage Classic Car Meeting
10:30–12:30 and 14:00–16:00 Vintage hairstyles & makeup for adults and children with Alice the LongHair
15:00 Awarding of the finest vintage outfits among visitors
Sunday, November 9th
10:30–12:30 and 14:00–16:00 Vintage hairstyles & makeup for adults and children with Alice the LongHair
11:30–15:30 Live music: Dave and the Dixies
Both days feature a photo booth for retro snapshots.
This topic will be the focus of our staircase exhibition starting April 1st.
This unique exhibition offers a visionary investigation of how travelling might develop and grow in the 21st century and beyond.
Using AI images and illustrations, the Touriseum offers a glimpse into the future of travelling. This uncertain future comes to life, prompting reflection and even dreaming. Let yourself be inspired as you explore the possibilities and challenges of the coming age of travel.
“The Future of Travelling” presents a collection of creative short texts and their artistic interpretations that will challenge the limits of our imagination. From hypermodern means of transport to sustainable travel options and virtual travel experiences, the exhibition explores a variety of themes that might shape travelling in the coming decades.
It is the first event in Europe to taste exceptionally exquisite products with a single glass of wine. The event, which combines the exquisite world of wine and culinary, offers the ideal atmosphere for producers, specialists and enthusiasts.
Michael Höllrigl’s expressive stone and bronze sculptures will adorn the gardens of the Kränzelhof in 2025, true to his motto “The hand knows more than the head.” “Letting you dream on and on” is the goal of the sculpture exhibition.
Whether it’s nearly untouched wilderness or an enchanting cultural landscape, gardens represent the longing for paradise: Tamed nature and untamed inner worlds meet and perhaps grow together. In a place shaped by the interplay of nature and culture, like the Kränzelhof, the things of nature and the things of art point to each other in a way that echoes Joseph von Eichendorff’s immortal line from the poem “Wünschelrute”: “A song sleeps in all things, which dream on and on...”
Organisation Kulturverein K.art. 15.00-18.00 (free admission)
Price: Garden entry
In November the buzz in Schenna is focussed on culinary delights. Local restaurants highlight seasonal game specialities such as sumptuous venison stews and succulent saddle of venison. The sheer variety of the autumnal culinary experiences paired with award-winning regional wines is sure to thrill every gourmet. And while the palate is entertained by such delectable flavours, live folk performances further enhance the authentic atmosphere!
Participating restaurants
02.11. from 1.00 pm | Inn Sterneck | Max Raffl | +39 0473 949 529
06.11. from 7.00 pm | Restaurant Tannerhof | Roatholer Stubenmusig | +39 0473 943229
07.11. from 7.00 pm | Luminis food & wine | All Eyes On | +39 0473 865 090
08.11. from 10.00 am| Marlene, Salotto | Martin Haspinger
08.11. from 7.00 pm | Restaurant Pichler | Martin Perkmann | +39 0473 945 614
09.11. from 12.30 pm| Farm Tavern Zmailer-Hof | Hannes & Jakob | +39 0473 945 881
15.11. from 7.00 pm | Hotel Café Alpenrose | Evi Mair Duo | +39 0473 945 683
16.11. from 1.00 pm | Taser Alm | Eckbankduo | +39 0473 945 615
22.11. from 7.00 pm | Restaurant Joselie – Das Sonnenparadies | Birgit & Friends | +39 0473 945 676
23.11. from 7.00 pm | Hotel Hohenwart | Die Hallers | +39 0473 944 400
23.11. from 12 am | Florerhof | Andi & Steffele | +39 324 749 4980
The transformation of an inconspicuous caterpillar into a motionless chrysalis and finally into a colourful butterfly has always fascinated people.
This special exhibition invites visitors to dive deep into the fascinating world of these amazing insects.
As part of the special exhibition, visitors can experience the life cycle of a butterfly up close! The exhibition will be on display until 29 November 2025.
Flea market - used items from the household, cellar and attic fill the flea market stall and make you want to rummage and haggle in Oberlana, Marktplatz Lorenzerweg Lana car park, 6.00-19.00 (Registration for stand operators under mobile +39 335 612 708 9).
The profits from the stall rents go to needy families in Lana and the surrounding area.
St.Martin in Passeier/San Martino in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
During a guided tour of our winery in St. Martin, many exciting and interesting things await you.
We will tell you passionately about the harvest, winemaking and wine and let you share in our art of winemaking.
During a tour of our vineyards, you can taste our wines and finally visit our barrique storage.
The winery tour takes place with a minimum of 4 participants.
The guided tour will be in German and Italian.
The weekly market on the town hall square in Naturno, from 8:00 to approx. 13:00.
From leather goods, shoes and clothing to plants and typical farm products (bacon, cheese), there is something for everyone. The weekly market is a meeting place for all those who like to browse and enjoy.
Zeitraum, the fifth exhibition in the Mamming Now series, curated by artists Valeria Ferrari and Johannes Inderst, is dedicated to the evocative power of the objects collected in the Palais Mamming depot. The focus is on collective memory and the emotional ties that everyday, often forgotten objects form with our subconscious.
The artists regard the ‘understanding, naming and reordering’ of these artefacts as an act of resistance against forgetting. In this way, the objects take on a new meaning that goes far beyond their original function: they are transformed into veritable ‘fetishes of memory’ and create a space for dreams.
Franz Wanner's first Italian solo exhibition, curated by Kristina Kreutzwald and Martina Oberprantacher, traces his complex artistic research. Using photography, video, words and objects, the artist investigates the past, focusing on the war industry and the use of forced labour in the context of National Socialism, and its effects on society in the present, bringing to light omissions that have been perpetuated over time. For this exhibition, Franz Wanner has also carried out some specific research on the South Tyrolean context and the use of forced labour during the period of the ‘Zone of Operations in the Pre-Alps’, i.e. when the Province of Bolzano was annexed to Nazi Germany.
Kunst Meran Merano Arte hosts AlpiTypes, dedicated to the contemporary reinterpretation and connection between lettering, typographic design and lettering painting. The exhibition focuses on applied graphics developed in the first half of the 20th century in the area currently corresponding to South Tyrol, Tyrol and Trentino. Curated by Antonino Benincasa, Massimo Martignoni and Anna Zinelli, AlpiTypes is based on the in-depth research conducted by Benincasa and Martignoni on local graphics. A group of students from the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano, Faculty of Design and Art, accompanied by Antonino Benincasa, reinterpreted historical typefaces from incomplete alphabets, which at the time were often made by hand, integrating the missing characters, revealing how the original typographic concept was inspired by European stylistic currents such as Bauhaus, Rationalism, the Wiener Secession, Constructivism and the Arts and Crafts movement. The project is enhanced by the involvement of international graphic designers, who use the fonts to create contemporary typographic posters.
The work highlights a quality and topicality of graphic design in the area that is still almost unknown.
Explore the snow-covered region in a very special way: on a carriage ride with the gentle Haflinger horses. Sonja from the Sulfner riding stable harnesses her good-natured blondes and offers you a romantic animal experience.
Enjoy the peaceful ride through the picturesque winter landscape and let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere. Whether for horse lovers young or old, this carriage ride is an unforgettable adventure that combines nature and a love of animals. Get ready for a day full of joy and magic!
As the day opens its eyes and the city shakes off sleep, it is time for Early Bird. The tranquillity of the moment stimulates awareness. In an informal atmosphere and in the company of those who know how an essential approach to nature can make us feel better, we take part in a movement session for body and soul.
The walk is in italian and german language free of charge.
FANCY A PICNIC AT THE KNOTTNKINO?
The Lenkhof farm is happy to offer you a picnic basket, filled with home-made products from the farm. You can pick up your basket at the farm and walk up to the Knottnkino - open-air cinema (approx. 20 min.) to enjoy the delicious products in the open air with a wonderful view.
Lenkhof basket (for 2 persons)
3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 2 drinking yoghurts, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 2 juices, 6 cooked quail eggs
Price: approx. € 40.00 (+ € 20.00 deposit for basket, cutting board and cutlery)
South Tyrolean basket (for 2 persons)
3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 6 cooked quail eggs, 1 piece of Speck, 1 bottle of wine
Price: approx. € 50.00 (+ € 30.00 deposit for basket, cutting board, cutlery, glasses and bottle opener)
The contents of the basket can be adapted to individual wishes and also be filled for several people (price varies depending on contents).
On November 9th, the Zmailerhof offers a special lunchtime experience. Whether on the sunny terrace with its breathtaking views or in the cozy dining room, you’ll enjoy exquisite game dishes. Hannes & Jakob provide live folk music on accordion and guitar, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Table reservation requested: +39 0473 945881
With our small autumn concert series, we would like to once again present the natural and emotional intelligence of music that is played and mostly composed by ourselves. Our journey takes us through different musical worlds, which this time are particularly inviting to explore. This time, we have the honour of welcoming a few more guests from abroad, with musicians from three continents joining our regional talents. For the first time, there will also be an interdisciplinary dance concert, which – perhaps representative of all the music presented – bears the fitting title Earth Song: Hear the song of the earth and sing along!
To make the autumnal world a little brighter and friendlier. We look forward to having you with us on our journey!
Monday, 3 November 2025, 8 p.m.
Uri Caine Trio at the Theatre in the Old Town, Via della Libertà 27, Merano.
Tickets available at www.tida.it
Free entry to all other concerts.
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 6 pm
Song recital with Clara Schumann, Alma Mahler, Amy Beach, Lilo Martin at the Merano Music School, Via 30 Aprile 19, Merano.
Saturday, 15 November 2025, 11 am
Passpartout Quartet at the Hotel Aurora, Passerpromenade 38, Merano.
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 8 pm
Earth Music & Vocal Ensemble + Anastasia Kostner & Riccardo Meneghini at the Ost West Club Est Ovest, Schwimmbadstraße 2 A, Merano.
For members only. Membership cards can be purchased on the evening of the event for €20.
Saturday, 22 November 2025, 11 am
Don Baba e the Bravos at Hotel Aurora, Passerpromenade 38, Merano.
Saturday, 22 November 2025, 6 pm
Rom Trio plays Wes [Montgomery] at Villa Freischütz, Priamiweg 7, Merano.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 6 pm
Milano Saxophone Quartet at the Merano Music School, 30 April Street 19, Merano.
Friday, 28 November 2025, 8 pm
JISR Quintet (Africa, Europe, Asia) at the Ost West Club Est Ovest, Via Piscina 2 A, Merano.
For members only. Membership cards can be purchased on the evening of the event for €20.
Saturday, 29 November 2025, 11 am
Charlie Cinelli Trio at the Hotel Aurora, Passerpromenade 38, Merano.
South Tyrol's winegrowers are known as unconventional thinkers who boldly took new and creative paths and thus built up one of the best winegrowing regions in Italy.
As part of this year's Gourmet Autumn Naturns a number of winegrowers and cellar masters will be presenting their wineries and wine collections.
(only in german and italian language)
The farm, first mentioned in the 13th century as "Widum Baumannhof", once served the local parish with its large communal oven. Today, it stands for sustainable alpine farming and energy independence.
From unfiltered apple juice – now award-winning – we moved on to traditional cider production. In 2012, climate change led us to experiment with wine at 1048 m altitude. Eleven grape varieties were tested, micro-vinified, and aged in amphorae and oak. Seven varieties remain, now grown and vinified as a field blend, fermented together in the old tradition.
The result: mountain BIO wines full of character, freshness, and vibrant acidity – grown at 1048 meters.
We will guide you through our Gothic wine cellar and take a short tour of the vineyard just behind the cellar. We will give you an insight into the history of the farm and our passion for wine, gardens, art and cuisine, ending with a tasting of 6 wines from our range.
The tour of the gardens with the art exhibition is included.
Discover the fascinating cultural landscape of Naturns, whether you are here for the first time or a loyal regular.
Take part in an easy hike and let our guides accompany you. Learn interesting stories and historical background about this former farming village that has developed into a thriving vacation destination.
During the approximately three-hour hike with a moderate altitude difference of about 250 meters, you will explore the breathtaking landscape around Naturno. Our guides will lead you to the viewpoints from which you can admire the picturesque surroundings. Learn more about the famous Waalwege, the characteristic irrigation channels that crisscross the region and play an important role in its history.
In addition, our guides will also show you sights such as castles and churches. Immerse yourself in the fascinating architecture and history of these buildings and learn more about their importance for Naturno.
Of course, apple growing, which is closely linked to the region, should not be missed. Learn more about the cultivation of apples and the importance of this fruit for the economy and culture of Naturno. You may even have the opportunity to taste the delicious apples that thrive here.
At the end of the hike, you will receive numerous tips and recommendations for further hikes and excursions to make the most of your remaining time in Naturno. Learn what other sights and activities you should experience before your vacation ends to make the most of this enchanting region.
The event will be only in german and italian language.
Do you already know the South Tyrolean lowlands? The wine region around the caldaro Lake? Ride your bike from Naturns to Merano, through the beautiful Adige Valley to Caldaro lake, past flowering meadows, small villages and always surrounded by a beautiful mountain panorama. So that you do not have to deal with the question of how to get you and your bike from Caldaro back to Naturns, we organize a bike shuttle.
Length of route: ca. 60 km
Phone number of the shuttle driver: +39 335 6523230
Limited booster seats for children are available.
Dogs are transported only on request and with muzzle.
Our fluffy llamas and alpacas are the best companions for hikes and at the same time balm for the soul. We offer hikes with the good-natured, curious and intelligent animals through the nature of Vöran – far away from noise and hectic. No hikes in case of bad weather. Limited number of participants.
Every Monday from beginning of March to Mid-December, immerse yourself in the world of liqueurs and enjoy a unique tasting experience at Bruggerhof in Marling. Markus will take you on a culinary journey where you can discover the distinctive and high-quality liqueurs crafted at Bruggerhof.
First mentioned in writing in 1579, the estate is steeped in history and tradition. What began as a hobby has been perfected by Markus over more than 25 years of passionate work. Supported by his son Elias, who brings expertise in cellar management and product processing, the Bruggerhof produces natural liqueurs that captivate with their unmistakable flavors.
The tasting takes place in the former cattle stable, which has been transformed into a cozy tasting room. In this unique atmosphere, enjoy a variety of creations that reflect the passion and dedication of the Gamper family.
The Gamper family looks forward to welcoming you! The event takes place in German.
Farm distillery with guided tour and tasting of noble distillates and liqueurs. Production and sale of dried fruits and other farm products, Monday and Friday at 5.00 p.m. (possible at any time by appointment, mobile +39 339 311 163 6).
The traditional St. Martin’s lantern parade starts at the Partschins kindergarten and leads to the church square in Partschins. It begins at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, the St. Martin play will be performed, followed by a convivial gathering in the Widum garden with musical entertainment by Trio Partschins.
