Local producers and farm shops in Meran/Merano and environs

The farm Obertimpflerhof is situated in Vöran, a village above Merano which lies 1,280 meters above sea level.

Franz keeps his pigs on the pasture and in the stable on and around his farm, where they have access to clear mountain air and a lot of space to run free. That and GMO-free feeding is the secret for farmer Innerhofer’s high quality pork meat. In traditional and artisan production it is processed to well-known South Tyrolean speck and other local pork specialties.

Products: speck, Kaminwurz (dried smoked sausages), smoked ham, salami - the opening days of the farm shop are listed below.

Farm visit with product tasting: upon request

At the Oberbrunnhof in Quadrat, Caroline Abler and Manuel Laimer sell home-made products and substantial delicacies. Both attach great importance to quality and rarity and have dared to take the step towards self-sufficiency for the sake of agriculture. The farm is home to cows (Tyrolean grey cattle), pigs and chickens. The animals are processed and refined by Manuel himself: in addition to fresh meat there is also home-made Speck. The milk is delivered to the "Sennerei Algund" dairy. The Oberbrunnhof's range of products is expanded with the traditional Paarlbrot from the wood-fired oven (every Saturday; on order). Delicious jams, honey and homemade cheese complete the range. Caroline and Manuel provide their guests with healthy, home-made products directly from the farm.

"Griasst enk, we are Caroline & Manuel!"

Caroline Abler grew up on the Niederhof farm and has worked on her parents' farm since she was a child. Her father taught her traditional Tyrolean cuisine and her mother taught her "Kropfn mochen" (making Krapfen - jam doughnuts) according to her grandmother's secret recipe. 
Her path then led her to enter the hotel and restaurant industry for the first time, until she met her future husband Manuel Laimer and moved in with him to Oberbrunnhof. 
Manuel took over his grandmother's farm at the age of 18 and has been cultivating it with great diligence ever since. Gradually, he worked hard to adapt and renovate the farm to the current conditions. For example, the "old" holiday home, which once belonged to the Oberbrunnhof farm, was rebuilt in 2017. Caroline and Manuel have been offering farm holidays since 2018, because they consider it important for them to combine agriculture and tourism.
Together with their three children Leo, Leni and Michl there is always something to do at the Oberbrunnhof. Once a week the tasks are clearly divided: Manuel bakes bread with the help of a family member and Caroline makes and bakes the farmers' doughnuts that are sold. In winter Manuel uses the time to make sausages and in summer Caroline transforms the fruit into delicious spreads and syrups. The products of Oberbrunnhof are produced with great care and love and guarantee freshness, regionality and quality. 

The Oberniederhof farm with its 700 years is a historical heritage in Schnalstal Valley (1,500 m a.s.l.). There is more to Oberniederhof than just a vacation in a Tyrolean farm: The Tappeiner family offers its guests a wide range of organic farm products.

The Tappeiner family has specialised in breeding and keeping old breeds of farm animals that are worthy of protection or threatened with extinction. The Oberniederhof is a recognised Ark Farm and a member of the G.E.H. (Society for the Preservation of Domestic and Farm Animal Breeds Worth Protecting). At the same time, they provide insight into the history of these breeds and their current situation through vivid farm tours. Meats from special breeds give extra-tasty smoked salami and speck. In the farm shop you also find herbal teas and herbal salt produced with herbs growing on the farm.

Products: cheese, ricotta, butter, yoghurt, salami, speck, herbal teas, herbal salt

Farm visits: The Tappeiner family offers farm tours with product tastings on Wednesday and on request from Dezember to late March (€ 8,50 per person). For booking and further questions see contact information below.

At the butcher "Tisner Speck" in Tesimo it is possible to buy traditional "Southtyrolean Speck", "Kaminwurz", ecc.

At the historic Ansitz Mairhof we use our own sun-ripened fruit to make delicious, natural, home grown produce. Apple juice, a variety of jams, fruit and leaf syrups, homemade chutneys and more are available to taste and buy from the historic listed farm belonging to the Bernhart family. The natural ingredients of beneficial tea blends flourish in the herb garden. And local grape varieties are grown in the family estate’s vineyards, which are transformed with loving care and attention into exquisite Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Lagrein rosé, Vernatsch, Pinot Noir e Zweigelt wines. Sophisticated wines to delight the heart and taste buds, which on request you are welcome to try out in the historic cellar.

The Thurner family grow various fruits and vegetables, which they offer fresh or processed into noble products.

Their assortment ranges from strong wines to natural fruit juices to crispy dried fruit and many other delicacies. It is sold at the farm shop on the Strada del Vino and in the "Ladele" at the via s. Vigilio 10 a Nalles.

The organic winery Stachlburg has been working in an organic and organic way since 1998 and is a member of "Bioland" and the"independent winegrowers of South Tyrol".

The organic wine estate was founded in 1990 by planting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A few more varieties were added in the following years. Lagrein Kretzer rosé, Vinschgau Vernatsch, Regent, Vinschgau Pinot Noir, Merlot, Vinschgau Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Terlano Sauvignon, Praesepium (sweet late harvest) and Vinschgau Gewürztraminer are now part of the extensive range. The crowning glory for festive occasions is the sparkling wine: the Eustachius brut sparkling wine.

The goal of the Stachlburg organic wine estate is to produce a healthy, valuable and sustainable agricultural product. Baron Sigmund von Kripp and his family focus on respect for nature, people and traditions, but also sustainable and modern techniques. The naturalness and authenticity of the wines are particularly important to her.

Our efforts are focused on the strength and health of the grapes. We want to make wines full of character, individual and which are good for the connoisseur. We achieve this by using cellar technology sparingly, many years of experience and deliberately minimising grape harvests. Ultimately, our own senses of smell and taste decide what we offer our customers. We follow our work in the vineyard and cellar with the knowledge of the positive powers which are in a good authentic wine.

The range of 17 different wines, including award-winning wines such as "Dorado" and "Farnatzer", reflects the quality philosophy of our winery. As a member of the Association of South Tyrolean Quality Vineyards and the Association of Independent Winegrowers South Tyrol, we are convinced that great things can be achieved by working together.

The main focus at the Noafhof farm is on the production of organic grazing eggs. Thanks to the mobile chicken coop the hens can always enjoy fresh grass, which has a positive effect on the quality of the eggs.
Visit of the farm with Brigitte on request.
Sale of the eggs directly on the farm or at the local shops!

Our beekeeping is focused on a natural and bee-friendly approach, minimizing interventions in the hives. By selecting locations from Vinschgau to Riva del Garda, our bees can access a wide variety of nectar and pollen sources, which is reflected in the purity and quality of our honey. Discover our diverse range of honey varieties and beekeeping products, as well as our high-quality olive oil from Riva del Garda.

Our products:

• Honey varieties: Forest honey, forest flower honey, alpine rose honey, mountain flower honey, spring flower honey, chestnut honey, creamy honey. Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg jars. Gift packages available upon request.
• Beeswax candles: Handcrafted, chemical-free candles made from pure beeswax. Available in various shapes and prices.
• Beekeeping products: Lip balm, hand cream, face cream, cold balm, propolis drops or spray, made from our own bee products and herbs. Gift packages available upon request.
• Olive oil: High-quality olive oil from Riva del Garda, characterized by its spicy note, thanks to the local microclimate.

Our services:

• Discovery tours: Experience the world of bees and honey production with a guided tour. This experience is bookable through the Partschins Tourist Office, also for groups and school classes.
• Event stand: Our event stand offers honey and olive oil tastings directly at your hotel. We handle the entire organization to provide your guests with an unforgettable culinary experience.
• Bee sponsorships: Become a bee sponsor and support biodiversity. As a sponsor, you will receive honey, updates on the development of the bee colony, and an exclusive guided tour with honey tasting.

Gabriel has been an enthusiastic beekeeper for years.
His honey products are mirroring this passion.

Welcome to the fascinating world of beekeeping, nestled in the picturesque region of Partschins! Here, amidst majestic mountains and lush orchards, I tend to my bee colonies with devotion and passion. As a proud beekeeper and creator of an exquisite gourmet honey sparkling wine, already adorned with several prestigious awards, I invite you to partake in this unique culinary experience.

My honey sparkling wine, the result of years of careful care and traditional beekeeping art, blends the rich diversity of Partschins' flora in every bubble. The bees, my loyal partners and lovable 'children,' contribute to producing an extraordinary honey that forms the foundation for this refined sparkling wine.

With every sip of my gourmet honey sparkling wine, you'll discover the aromas of alpine meadows, blooming fruit trees, and sun-kissed vineyards. This unique combination creates a delicate, honey-sweet taste that enchants the senses.

From now on, you can enjoy this exceptional experience in the comfort of your own home, as my gourmet honey sparkling wine is now available on order. Immerse yourself in the world of beekeeping and let yourself be captivated by this exclusive beverage. Order today and experience The incomparable taste of Partschins in every bottle.

At the Sandwiesen farm in the sunny Adige Valley, Peter Thuile, an experienced oenologist, processes several apple varieties into a light, tingling apple juice. The fruity and elegant fruit wine is fermented on the bottle, is low alcoholized and contains no residual sugar. As a fresh aperitif and ideal companion for Mediterranean appetizers and regional dishes, it represents an interesting alternative. The Apfelcuvèe is available annually only in limited quantities and is sold only from the farm.

Wouldn’t you relish a taste of authentic, homegrown South Tyrolean farmhouse bacon? Fresh from our very own pig farm!

Our farm shop also offers mouth-watering, homemade produce including jams, juices, syrups, dried fruit, Kaminwurzen, free-range eggs, fruit liqueurs, herbal teas and soaps, herb salts, marigold (calendula) ointments, as well as freshly-picked berries and other varieties of local fruit – depending on the season.

Bring your family to visit our domestic livestock farm ... which includes ponies, cows, pigs, goats, rabbits, ducks and a few chickens.

Our farm borders on the Waalweg irrigation canal trail, not far from the Taser cable car valley station.

The Eichernhof farm in Vöran is specialized in cultivating herbs.
The cook and young farmer Elisabeth offers cooking and baking courses, her mother Erika is guiding farm and herb garden tours.
Their homemade products such as jams, honey, bath and herbal salts, tea, syrups, fruit, vegetables and dried fruits are sold at the farm.

The Niedereben organic farm is located on the "Nörderberg" at an altitude of 634 meters above Rabland/Rablà.

Climatically favored apples, olives, wine and cacti thrive here. The Hofer family supplies fruit and vegetables for the organic box „Biokistl” and runs various home-made organic products typical of South Tyrol in their own farm shop.

Sale of own products: fruits and vegetables depending on the season, Speck and tipical South Tyrol sausages; in autumn: pumpkins, chestnuts, apple juice, Vernatsch and Riesling wine.

If you sit in the Bad Egart restaurant, you can see the huge shelf filled with numerous jars of jelly and curved with delicious loads. Janett Platino not only refines her own harvest from the vegetable garden, but also sweet fruit spreads of different flavours and compositions that you won't find elsewhere in any othe store.

Shop of homemade goodies: chutney, jams, herb salt. All the herbs and fruits are from the own garden.

All our products are made according to biological procedures controlled and certified by BIOLAND. The ingredients come exclusively from their own cultivation in our farm and are complemented by herbs and wild flowers that we collect ourselves.

We have been growing grapes and pressing red and white wines from them since 2003. The wine cellars bear the original medieval farm name, Hännsl am Ort. In addition to grapes and asparagus, we also grow aples and turn them into naturally cloudy apple juice.