Prohlídky v historickém Meranu

Walk to the northernmost Mediterranean garden Guided tour: Fritz Ladurner (owner of the Ladurner Garden) and Anni Schwarz (Merano Municipal Gardeners)

There is a white sun, hiding behind the fog; a pink sun, which has just lifted its head from the pillow; and a yellow one, the sun that accompanies us high on the beach. Shall we climb up to the sun too? Or maybe not! In fact, we can encounter the sun anyway: in the ice cream that drips, leaving traces on the sand; in the damp laundry that soon becomes dry; in the flowers, which open thanks to it. Together, we will capture it with our fingers and let its rays dance on the paper.

A pleasure festival for all wine lovers & gourmets: evening tastings with South Tyrolean wineries, visits to the winegrowers in Castelbello/Kastelbell, Wine & Dine - gala dinners at the partner businesses, wine tastings with Franziska Steinhauser and visits to the local wineries Falkenstein and Castel Juval Unterortl... an enjoyable program awaits you.

Discover the train station! The entertainment train station at Naturno/Stava is the old train station of the Val Senales. It shows an electric train on an 800 m track, an original steam engine locomotive Waldenburg Switzerland, a tank engine locomotive, and two wagons of the Rhaetic train. The station is open every Sunday afternoon from Mai until October

During a guided tour of the Wezl private distillery, Jochen explains the creation of grappa and the important role played by the grape. Both the grappa and the accompanying wine will be tasted. Because wine and grappa harmonize excellently with chocolate, this sweet seduction is served for tasting. The event will be in German.

Experience chestnuts and wine in Lana in the chestnut grove of the Katzenthalerhof on Brandiswaalweg and in the "Hännsl am Ort" vineyard in Mitterlana. Wine, nature, old stone walls & wine cellars. Enjoy a delicious chestnut soup and traditional chestnut bread and taste farm made wines. Last but not least, we roast chestnuts together on the open fire. Included: excursion, chestnut delicacies, tasting of four wines, roasted chestnuts. Booking: by Monday, 21 October, 10 a.m.

Discover Lana - welcome tour. Every Monday, guests are welcomed in front of the information office in Lana, the weekly programme is presented followed by a tour of the historic centre of Lana. You will receive useful information about the holiday region of Lana (countryside and people, hiking, excursions, visits to restaurants, fruit and wine growing, etc.) and learn about interesting monuments from eight centuries. Christoph Gufler, who has published numerous books on "South Tyrolean regional studies", will be happy to answer your questions, starting at the Lana information office, 10.00 am.

We start the tour with a cultural village excursion. During this cultural tour, participants receive informative tips about Algund and its surroundings, interesting facts about St. Joseph's church, the Maria Steinach monastery and the history of Algund. Afterwards, our guide tells you the most interesting things about Algund and gives you exciting tips for your holiday, as well as information about events, excursions and the South Tyrol GuestPass Algund. Cultural hiking tour through Algund with our guide Norbert (in German and Italian Language only)

Juval Castle Tour (39 km, 700 m elevation gain) The impressive Juval Castle Tour stretches over 39 kilometers and 700 meters of elevation gain, offering not only physical activity but also cultural and culinary highlights. The starting point is Algund. An experienced bike guide first leads us through a panoramic landscape to Töll. The route then continues along the Apple Road through blossoming orchards to Naturns and further towards Staben. Already during the ride, we enjoy a magnificent view up to the Juval Caslte, the famous castle of Reinhold Messner, which today houses a fascinating collection of Tibetan art and mountaineering history. We follow the bike path until the resting place (just before Staben) and then turn right at the wooden bridge towards the State Road and the Vinschgau Farmers' Store. After crossing the State Road, we need to pedal a bit more. However, with some stamina, we finally reach The Juval Castle, our destination for the day. Here, we will visit the castle and then take a delightful lunch break at a nearby inn. Rejuvenated, we begin the return journey to the starting point, Algund. The varied landscape and cultural attractions make this bike tour an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts who wish to actively explore the beauty of South Tyrol. This tour is ideal for experienced cyclists with a good basic level of fitness.

You love apples, but have never thought about who is behind the juicy-sweet vitamin bombs? Then a guided apple tour through the orchards is just the thing for you. Our apple farmer accompanies you through the apple meadows and tells you interesting facts about the diverse fruit. Afterwards, farmers Gitti and Sepp will make, bake and, of course, taste Apfelkiachl (apple fritters). Walking time: approx. 1.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 100 m The event will be in German.

From the centre of Barbiano/Eisacktal we hike in the direction of the ‘Trimm Dich Weg’, past the sports zone to ‘Bad Dreikirchen’, with its three unique chapels built next to each other. We walk along the easy forest path to the ‘Briol’ inn and on to the upper (45 m high) and lower waterfall (85 m high), the highest point of the hike. Now it's downhill and back to the starting point. Elevation gain: approx. 600 m Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours Difficulty: moderate

Sheep shearing is the very first step in the journey "from sheep to sweater" – a traditional craft that requires skill and experience. At the MuseumPasseier, professional sheep shearer Albert will demonstrate how sheep are sheared, while Annelies shares fascinating facts and stories about sheep and their role in local culture. The tour continues at Spinnradl, a local business where regional sheep's wool has been processed into unique knitted jackets since 1948. Owner Franz will guide you through the workshops, giving you an up-close look at the entire process – from washing the wool, carding, spinning, and knitting, all the way to sewing the finished garments. To round off the experience, you'll get hands-on and creative during a felting workshop – an authentic craft adventure for all ages! Walking time: approx. 30 min. | Difference in altitude: approx. 50 m The event will be in German.

Three castels in one night ("Drei Burgen in einer Nacht") in Prissian/Prissiano, is a short walk with torchlights from Castel Fahlburg to the Castle Wehrburg and to Castel Katzenzungen meanwhile you enjoy cultural and culinary surprises and at the end of the evening will be serverd a degustation dinner based on the local chestnut. Costs: 100,00 euro per person. On reservation only, whitin Monday, 21th October until 5 p.m.

Experience Chestnuts and Wine in Lana – in the chestnut grove of the Törggelehof and the vineyards of the organic Zollweghof Winery. A guided walk through nature, history, and ancient wine cellars: taste and enjoy chestnuts and wines with winemaker and nature guide Irmgard Windegger. Includes a small surprise picnic in the chestnut grove, wine tasting, organic snacks, and roasted chestnuts at the Zollweghof organic winery.

When the days grow shorter and the plants retreat, it begins – the root-digger season. We turn our gaze downward and encounter ancient medicinal plants whose effects were already known to the legendary “Wurzelsepp”: valerian root calms body and mind, horseradish adds spice and helps with colds, comfrey supports bones and joints. But enjoyment isn’t neglected either: wood avens, evening primrose, and Jerusalem artichoke surprise with their delicate flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Together with Melanie from “sunnkraut,” we bring these underground treasures to light and explore the origins of the plants.

Hike through the vineyards of Riffian/Rifiano with local winegrower Michl and dive into the fascinating world of South Tyrolean wine. Along the way, Michl will share insights into the history and cultivation of the vines, different grape varieties, and how the wines are marketed. The highlight of the experience is a wine tasting right at the farm: savor exquisite wines from Michl's own production, paired with delicious regional specialties. Walking time: approx. 1 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 100 m The event will be in German.

Strength lies in tranquillity... Relax in and with nature, activate all your senses, rediscover slowness and harness the power of the chestnut tree. It gives us peace, balance and new creativity for our lives. We can see, hear, feel, smell and taste the many facets of the chestnut tree. In German

Von Mitterplars folgen wir dem alten Burgweg, der früher zum Schloss Tirol geführt hat, durch die Weingärten hinauf zum Café Konrad, wandern ein kleines Stück auf dem Algunder Waalweg in Richtung Vinschgau und zweigen bald auf den Großen Schlundensteinweg ab. Dieser führt uns mäßig steil zum schönen Ort Vellau. Neben der Bergstation des Sesselliftes kehren wir in einem gemütlichen Lokal zur Stärkung ein und genießen den Blick in den Vinschgau. Weiter geht es über den „Saxnerweg“ leicht abwärts nach Partschins. Höhenmeter: ca. 550 m Gehzeit: ca. 3 Stunden Schwierigkeit: leicht

From the farm museum participants walk to the Bildheim, where Martha Lochmann passes on her knowledge about seeds. At the Roacherhof the participants learn curious things about the chestnut. Next to Stettnerhof there are interesting facts about wine and apples and a rural 3-course menu. Included: lunch with drinks, tomato and potato tasting, roasted chestnuts. Reservation: by Tuesday 28 October at 15 noon

In from the Outside and Quickly Up An ex-marketing manager runs his estate winery as a factory Heiner Pohl calls his Marinushof in Castelbello “an agricultural start-up enterprise.” And the description comes not by chance. For two reasons: first of all, it originates from a former marketing manager who, secondly, built the estate winery out of nothing. The product line of the Marinushof consists of varieties that feel right at home in the Val Venosta: Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. “Our wines are characterized by harmony and naturalness, and they age very well,” says the winegrower. And for all those who are perhaps not so familiar with wine vocabulary: “These wines make you most prefer to drink the whole bottle without stopping.” (only in german and italian language)

Short hike with guided tour through the chestnut groves of the "Mair am Turm" farm in Grissiano. In front of the historic farm chestnuts are roasted and tasted. After that the hike goes back to the Schmiedlhof (tavern), where a "Marende" is served and enjoyed.

What comes to mind when you think of the Passeiertal Valley? Andreas Hofer, the stunning nature, or perhaps the local dialect? But do you also think of art? Between 1719 and 1845, St. Martin/S. Martino was home to an important school of painting that not only filled the valley with artworks but also gained wide recognition beyond the region. On this guided walk with Judith, you'll follow the baroque traces through St. Martin/S. Martino. Discover elaborate frescoes and paintings while learning more about the former painting school, the talented artists trained there, and the impressive works they left behind. After the walk, we'll stop at Hotel Jager Hans and enjoy a seasonal autumn lunch together. Walking time: approx. 1.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 100 m The event will be in German.

Discover the history and fortunes of the art of brewing on a guided tour of the in-house brewery. During the beer tasting you can get to know the different flavors and textures of the beers. Afterwards, host "Flour" will show you how to make different pizza doughs, which you can also taste and enjoy. The event will be in German and Italian .

As the day draws to a close and dusk settles over Schenna, we discover the village in a truly special atmosphere. During this art-historical tour, you will learn where Archduke Johann of Austria and his wife found their final resting place, and many other fascinating questions will be answered. Together we visit Schenna’s Old and New Parish Churches as well as the atmospheric St. Martin’s Chapel.

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE! We meet in front of the tourist office and travel by minibus to Gsteier, from where we will go on a hike together with the hunters to Markgrube, where we will observe the wildlife. Finally, there will be a small hunter’s snack in the farmhouse Gsteier’s stube.

Pssssstttt! The Passeiertal Valley holds many small and large secrets. Ancient legends and stories, handed down through generations, tell their tales. Some are based on true events, others are born from imagination – created to fill gaps in oral traditions or to enliven long winter evenings. During a walk through the open-air section of the MuseumPasseier, these old tales come back to life. Among original farmhouses, workshops, and historic buildings, you can listen to Judith, the storyteller, as she brings the myths and legends of the Passeiertal Valley to life. To round off the experience, you can enjoy a taste of traditional Muas in the cozy smoke kitchen – a simple, nourishing dish from times gone by. The guided tour will be in German and Italian.

More than 60 vintage tractors, including 40 "Porsche-Diesel" tractors and 5 Porsche-Diesel Master tractors from various years of construction, can be viewed in the tractor museum. The oldest piece in the collection is a "Balilla" tractor dating from 1929. An experience for young and old! Please note: the guided tour is only available in German and Italian!

The Plonerhof winery in Marling invites you to an exclusive wine tasting and cellar tour every Friday at 3:00 PM, year-round (except during harvest). Experience how passion and expertise create exceptional wines. During the tour, you will learn interesting details about viticulture and wine production. In the cellar, the secrets of winemaking will be revealed. Finally, the wine tasting completes this unique experience. At the Plonerhof winery, a variety of wines are produced on steep vineyard rows with inclines of up to 40%. The house’s cuvées are especially impressive, standing out for their unique diversity and the combination of exceptional grapes. The winery is located in a unique position, where the interplay of climate, soil, and the mountain ranges around Merano creates ideal conditions for viticulture. The Plonerhof produces wines that reflect the flavors of the region and are known for their high quality. The Tutzer family looks forward to welcoming you.