Visites guidées à Meran/Merano et environs

Via Bozen-Trient–Verona (short stay at a motorway station), we drive along the motorway to Padua and Venice. Arrival at around 10 a.m. By boat, we make our way to Saint Mark’s square in the centre of Venice. The city is built on 118 islands and offers many palaces and churches, romantic water ways and bridges, which bear witness to the former glory of the town. We stay in Venice for approx. 5 hours and return back via the Val Sugana to Trient and from there to Bozen and Schenna.

What is the difference between wild and farmed bees, how is a bee colony made up and how is honey actually produced? Beekeeper Walter answers all these questions and gives the participants further interesting information about the industrious helpers of our nature. With the appropriate protective equipment, you can marvel at the inner workings of a beehive and experience at first hand how honey is made, harvested and processed. At the end, you can taste the honey products made on the premises. The guided tour will be in German and Italian.

THE GUIDE IN THE BUS SPEAKS GERMAN AND ITALIAN! Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the Dolomites during our panoramic tour! We start our bus journey in Schenna and head towards the Tires Valley. From there, the route takes us through the Nigra Pass and finally past the Karer Pass back to Schenna.

Vineyard and cellar tour, wine tasting at Zollweghof. From Easter to early November every Thursday at 16.00, Zollweghof Lana (with registration, mobile +39 334 929 871 6 or mobile +39 335 592 220 0). Participation fee 12,00 € per person.

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! A visit to the Innerleiterhof wine-growing estate is an absolute must for lovers of authentic wines that are produced with the utmost care and passion. After a walk through the vineyards, the owner welcomes visitors into the wine cellars and offers insight into the exciting and complex process of wine-making. The tour is concluded with a trip to the modern tasting room, giving you a chance to enjoy sipping your way through the selection of wines.

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

Experience an exciting tour of the vineyards with the winemaker of the Falkenstein Winery. Learn interesting facts about climate, soil, grape varieties, their care and history. Together with the winemaker you will visit the wine cellar and taste the exquisite wines afterwards. Dogs are not allowed.

How does the apple from Naturno get to your home? During the guided tour of the Texel fruit cooperative, you will learn everything worth knowing about the South Tyrolean apple. During the guided tour with our apple expert you follow the storage, sorting, packaging and loading. Our apple expert will tell you all kinds of interesting facts about the ingredients, varieties and storage of the apple. The tour is only in German and Italian language! The tour of the cooperative is not barrier-free.

How does the production of delicious mozzarella work? During a tour of the Wegerhof farm, you can not only take a look behind the scenes, but also find out first-hand how the white gold of Passeiertal Valley is refined into flavourful mozzarella. Afterwards, we can taste this and other farm cheeses before making our way back to St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo. Walking time: ca. 2.5 hours | Difference in altitude: approx. 700 m in descent The visit and the hike will be in German.

By consciously slowing down and concentrating on our sensory perception, our thoughts can come to rest and stress hormones can be reduced. Numerous studies prove the positive effect on our well-being and health. Similar to aromatherapy, we benefit in the atmosphere of the forest from the essential oils that the trees emit. They have a positive effect on our nervous, hormonal and immune systems. Berta accompanies you during forest bathing and shows you techniques that you can use on your own afterwards. The best thing is to do it again and again. Decelerate and relax in nature and with nature - Strengthen your immune system - Reduce stress - Increase concentration - Inner peace - Better sleep DATES Fridays (May to October): 03 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 June, 21 June, 19 July, 26 July, 02 August, 09 August, 16 August, 23 August, 30 August, 06 September, 13 September, 20 September, 27 September, 11 October, 18 October, 25 October. Exclusive forest bathing subject to availability and appointment: € 350 TIME 9.00-12.00 PARTICIPATION - min. 4 - max. 12 persons - 16 years and older - no quadrupeds PARTICIPATION FEE - 50,00 Euro/person - payment possible online via credit card, PayPal, bank transfer or in cash on site REGISTRATION - until Wednesday with Berta, please use the online form. MEETING POINT - Camping Tisens, in front of the swimming pool entrance TO BRING WITH YOU - comfortable outdoor clothing depending on weather conditions - sturdy and comfortable shoes - water bottle - Leave your smartphone at home or silently in your backpack. Participation under your own responsibility. Programme changes possible!

For Romanesque Day the museum and the church are open from 10. 00 – 17. 30. Admission is free and guided tours take place free of charge. (in italian and german languages.)

Guided BIketour - Meran 360° Our 360º tour through the Etsch Valley starts in Algund. From there we ride towards Gratsch and then to the Segenbühel viewing point from where we then head towards Merano. Taking several side roads we reach the cycle track leading to Bolzano. At Gargazon we leave the cycle track and reach the fabulous Brandis golf course, from where we pedal towards Tscherms. At Tscherms we ride uphill towards Lebenberg Castle, where we can look forward to a wonderful view of the Burggrafenamt region. At the Haidenhof inn we take a well-deserved break. A lovely scenic road takes us to Marling and then we return along Nörderstrasse to our starting point in Algund. We do 42 km and 700m of elevation gain

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. Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours | Difference in altitude: approx. 260 m The guided tour will be in German and Italian.

Would you like to learn more about the crunchy all-rounder apple? Then a guided apple tour through the orchards is just the thing for you. Our orchardist will accompany you and tell you everything you need to know about this diverse fruit. As a culinary conclusion, you can expect a tasting of delicious apples and apple juice. The guided tour will be in German.

Our hiking - guide Martin have chosen some of the most beautiful hiking - routes and will accompany you into a world of fascination and unforgettable impressions. Reservation until midday of the previous day in the tourist office of Marlengo. Detailed programme on request.

We start at the Kratzegg car park in Ulfas/Passeiertal and hike along a good path to the Ulfaseralm. From there we ascend to the Schartalm, where we stop for a bite to eat. Afterwards we take the ‘Hahnl’ with us and here we start the descent to the ‘Waalerhütte’ and via the Ulfaser/Matatzer Waalweg we return to the car park. Altitude metres: approx. 500 m Walking time: approx. 4 hours Moderately difficult hike

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. Start: at 15.00 at the Lenkhof farm in Hafling Duration: until approx. 16.00 Cost: € 13.00 for adults, € 7.00 for children (3-10 years) Number of participants: min. 5 people, limited number of participants Info & registration: within the day before, 4.00 pm at the Hafling information office. 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, in social networks and in the media in compliance with data protection regulations.

Experience with the winemaker of the Unterortl winery an exciting tour through his most beautiful vineyard and taste 4 excellent wines. Immerse yourself in the rich history of viticulture and wine cellar of the Juval hill.

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.

Discovery tour through the chestnut groves. On a voyage of discovery through the chestnut groves in Völlan. Guided hike on the chestnut adventure trail with tasting of chestnut dishes in the restaurant Kirchsteiger. Foiana/Völlan, at 10.00 (registration required).

Guided Bike Tour: Peter Mitterhofer Tour (34 km, 800 m elevation gain) Embark on the impressive Peter Mitterhofer Tour, covering 34 kilometers with an elevation gain of 800 meters. This guided bike tour meanders through picturesque villages, offering not just a sporting adventure but also cultural and culinary highlights. Our journey begins in Algund, where an experienced bike guide leads us through a panoramic landscape to Töll and the K&K Museum of Bad Egart. Continuing along the Apple Road, amidst blooming orchards, we reach Naturno and follow the bike path to Partschins, where the Typewriter Museum awaits. The Museum has over 2000 typewriters, making it one of the world's largest collections. The next leg involves a challenging ascent to the "Dursterhof" hut, rewarding us with a delightful lunch break and a tasty snack. Energized, we pedal back through Tell to our starting point in Algund. The diverse landscape and cultural attractions ensure this bike tour is an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts eager to actively explore the beauty of South Tyrol."

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.

From the Schermoos car park, we follow the European Long Distance Trail to the Möltner Joch. Follow a hiking trail through sparse larch forest to the Möltner Kaser Alm. Here we follow a path to the famous Stoanerne Mandln hilltop, with an impressive view of the Dolomites. This mystical cult site is marked by dozens of man-sized stone men. Return to the Möltner Kaser and then via the Jenesier Jöchl back to the starting point. Travel by public transport. Walking time: approx. 5 hours Altitude difference: 700 m

3 p.m. Gain insight into the viticulture during a guided tour in the wine cellar Plonerhof with wine tasting. Registration for participation: +39 347 124 39 07. Price: 15 Euro p.p Our guides speak mostly german and italian.

Master brewer Götz Spieht will introduce you to the world of beer brewing and tell you everything you need to know about beer. Afterwards, you will taste the chestnut beer together and learn how it harmonises perfectly with chocolate and cheese during food pairing.

3 p.m. Gain insight into the viticulture during a guided tour in the wine cellar Plonerhof with wine tasting. Registration for participation: +39 347 124 39 07. Price: 15 Euro p.p Our guides speak mostly german and italian.

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: ca. 1.5 hours | Difference in altitude: ca. 100 m The event will be in German.