Guided tours & Visits in Meran/Merano and environs

A visit of the Martinerhof is an experience for all beer lovers and those who want to learn more about the art of brewing beer. Under expert guidance, you will learn how our beer "Martinsbräu" is brewed and you can visit the brewhouse, the heart of every brewery, the fermentation and storage cellar, the malt tower and the bottling plant. Along the way, our different types of beer will be tasted and explained. The guided tour will be in Italian.

A visit of the Martinerhof is an experience for all beer lovers and those who want to learn more about the art of brewing beer. Under expert guidance, you will learn how our beer "Martinsbräu" is brewed and you can visit the brewhouse, the heart of every brewery, the fermentation and storage cellar, the malt tower and the bottling plant. Along the way, our different types of beer will be tasted and explained. The guided tour will be in German.

LUMAGICA transforms the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle into a magical world of lights. Under the motto “Sissi’s Journey Around the World”, visitors can look forward to artistic light installations, interactive elements, and atmospheric scenes inspired by the joie de vivre and dream destinations of Austrian Empress Elisabeth.
On an atmospheric tour, a fascinating journey unfolds through cultures and landscapes: from fairytale-like light figures to poetic projections, and on to places full of splendor and romance. History, nature, and imagination merge into an experience that touches all the senses.

Welcome to the Unterthurner Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in South Tyrol – renowned for its artisanal perfection and the distinctive character of its fine distillates.

Experience Tradition and Innovation Up Close
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of distilling and uncover the secrets of distillation with a guided tour. We open our doors for enthusiasts and explorers every Wednesday at 3:30 PM and Friday at 10:00 AM.

What Can You Expect?
• A behind-the-scenes look at our historic family distillery, which has been run with passion since 1947.
• Exciting insights into the production of over 60 fine distillates, from classics like our renowned Waldler® Original to innovative creations such as Hausbitter and exquisite gins.
• A tasting that will delight your senses: under expert guidance, experience the variety of aromas and discover how nature, quality, and craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.

An Experience for All the Senses
Breathe in the captivating aroma of freshly distilled spirits, feel the passion of our master distiller, and taste the essence of South Tyrol.

Book Your Spot Now!
Space is limited to ensure a personal and immersive experience. Register early and enjoy unforgettable moments at the Unterthurner Distillery.

The Unterthurner family looks forward to welcoming you!
The event takes place in German.

The Plonerhof winery in Marling invites you to an exclusive wine tasting and cellar tour every Thursday 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.

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.

You will hear historical and current facts about Marling and one or two Christmas stories on the evening lantern walk through the village center of Marling. You will be accompanied by our local guide Johanna.

After the evening walk, you’ll be welcomed at the pavilion in Marling with sweet pastries, a glass of Marling wine, or a refreshing South Tyrolean apple juice, the perfect way to conclude a unforgettable evening.

Registration required: Until Friday, 12 noon online or at the Tourist Association Marling.

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).

For gourmets and connoisseurs: Every Friday, guided tour of the vineyards of the Rametz castle winery in Maia Alta/Merano with a visit to the wine museum and the historic cellar. Interesting information about wine specialities followed by a tasting of 5 wines. Shuttle service from Avelengo/Verano and back (minimum 4 participants). Only for guests from Hafling/Vöran. Photos and videos may be taken during the event for the purpose of documenting and promoting the event and the area. The recordings may be used and published on websites, social networks and in the media in compliance with data protection regulations.

History, Traditions and Wine Culture

During this personal tour with wine connoisseur and host Walter, you'll gain fascinating insights into the history and traditions of winemaking in the Burggrafenamt region. As the name suggests, this visit is an experience for all the senses, with many varied highlights to explore at the Rochelehof adventure cellar.

Registration required: Until Friday, 12 noon online or at the Tourist Association Marling.
The event takes place in German. Limited number of participants! No dogs allowed.

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.

Enjoy an atmospheric 1.5-hour tour of the Pirchhof lamas. Experience unforgettable moments surrounded by our lively herd of lamas and treat yourself to warming children's punch, mulled wine and panettone. The mountain farm, illuminated with Christmas lights, and the view of the valley will enchant you. A special winter highlight – ideal for families and connoisseurs.

Dogs are not allowed! Distance from Naturns: 10 km

(only in german language)

Experience a magical Christmas hike to Jaufenburg Castle. The path is gently lit by torches and bathes the wintry landscape in a warm light. After an atmospheric guided tour of the castle, you can warm up with a cosy drink while the songs of the
Liertr 4-Xong enchant the atmosphere. The tour ends with a contemplative walk back, leaving the magic of this special night with you for a long time to come.

Guided tour of the sights of Schenna: Schenna churches - St. Martin at the cemetery.

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.

Gourmet Walk through Meran - Guided enogastronomic and culture walk through Meran. On this guided culinary culture walk, you will learn first-hand background knowledge about the region and its people and taste special local specialities. Optionally, at the end of the Gourmet Walk, you can have lunch with star chef Andrea Fenoglio in the Sissi restaurant at a special friendly price of € 45.00 (2 first dishes + dessert + water and coffee)

Like a snowball that expands as it rolls, in this workshop we will intertwine tributes and references to John Cage, Remy Charlip and Bruno Munari to let ourselves be enchanted by the evocative and narrative power of white and silence. Please come dressed in white, leave your colours at home (for one day) and bring a white object with you! An all-white ÓPLab awaits you, where silence will speak and you will imagine and see the story hidden beneath the blanket of snow.

Learn in a short time what makes Merano desirable and what's currently happening. Sip on exquisite aperitif drinks, sample appetite-whetting tidbits, and enjoy the Mediterranean-Alpine culture. 4 stops – 4 aperitifs – 4 culinary delights.

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.

ONLY IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN!

Noble residences, picturesque alleyways and historical monuments shape the villagescape of Partschins. The living traces of the Via Claudia Augusta, the life story of Peter Mitterhofer, the inventor of the typewriter, and much more interesting knowledge are vividly conveyed during this guided tour.

ONLY IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN!

During this guided walk, you will learn about the historical witnesses of the Via Claudia Augusta, the importance of the two districts Töll and Rabland during Roman times, and many other fascinating insights into history, art and culture.

Discover the current collection of South Tyrol’s first female master distiller, experience the authentic distilling process and taste select wines and spirits in the 14th century tower cellar.

Ripened in the sun, distilled in a copper vat: at the Gaudenz Farm Distillery only first-class, hand-picked fruit finds its way inside. Williams pears, apples, grapes, Vinschgau apricots and quinces are transformed into the finest, single-origin fruit brandies by hand using the keen instinct of the master distiller, which, with their authentic flavour are a true delight for the taste buds.

Christine Schönweger, farmer and South Tyrol’s only female master distiller, describes the path she has taken from a love of fruit, via the art of distilling, to genuine and authentic indulgence, with a guided tour of the Gaudenz farm distillery in the Gaudententurm Residence plus tasting of the farm's own spirits.

Professional tasting of excellent organic wines from the production at the Stachlburg Castle Winery in Partschins.

Gala, Kanzi, Fuji, Red Delicious – these illustrious names represent four of the total of 18 varieties of apple that flourish in the sunny orchards tended by South Tyrol's farmers. Crisp, juicy and fresh, famed as a vitamin bomb and popular well beyond the borders of the region, there is plenty to learn about the South Tyrolean apple. Did you know, for example, that the apple originally came from Kazakhstan? Or that one in three of all organic apples harvested in Europe comes from South Tyrol?

Together with apple grower Christine we set out on a journey of discovery through the local apple orchards. Our charming and knowledgeable guide shares plenty of interesting and curious facts about the apple growing industry in South Tyrol, about organic and integrated cultivation, the different varieties, the ingenious methods of naturally-derived plant protection and the protected designation of geographical origin.

During the subsequent tasting of the different apple varieties participants can enjoy talking shop about the apples’ flavours and textures and their personal favourites. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions of our expert.

ONLY IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN

Niedereben Farm is situated at an altitude of 634 metres on Nörderberg mountain. Benefiting from the advantageous climate, olives, grapes and cacti all flourish here. The Hofer family supplies the local organic specialist retailer (Biokistl) with its fruit and vegetables and sells a variety of home produced, typical South Tyrolean organic products in their own farm shop.

Cows, pigs, quails, ducks, geese and chickens all feel like “pigs in clover” on the farm! This introduction to the long history of the farm gives visitors an insight into livestock husbandry and wine growing on the Vinschgau’s Nörderberg mountain and shows the route taken from the first olives to the production of the farm’s own olive oil.

The following products are available to buy directly from the farm shop: speck (bacon), salami, smoked sausages, cooked herb-crusted ham, Coppa ham, farmer’s speck, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and in the autumn months chestnuts and pumpkins, apple juice and Vernatsch wine.

During the farm tour at Lenkhof, you will learn all sorts of interesting facts about the individual production steps involved in making cheese and other dairy products as well as the history of the farm itself. Young farmer Georg will guide you through the barn, the processing and maturing rooms and tell you about how his animals are kept. At the end, you can of course taste the farm's own products. Number of participants: min. 5 people, limited number of participants

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 and Italian.

Have you ever seen a sustainable and completely self-sufficient farm?
If not, then this hike to the Niedersteinhof mountain farm is just the thing for you! After a hike, Walter will open the gates of his organic farm and take you on a passionate tour of his farming activities. He describes his philosophy, the self-sufficient concept of the farm and the skilful combination of his mainstays of farm holidays, green energy and South Tyrolean mountain meadow hay. The organic mountain meadow hay in particular, from harvesting to versatile use, has led to creative "haylights" such as cushions, hay beds, wallpaper, lampshades, flooring, liqueur and gin. After the impressive tour of the farm, you can then make your own hay cushion and taste the farm's own products.

By the way: for his particularly sustainable small-scale energy concept, Walter Moosmair of the Niedersteinhof farm was named Energy Farmer of the Year 2025 in Berlin.

Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours | Difference in altitude: approx. 260 m

The event will be in German and Italian.