An hectic spa town, quaint valleys, palms and the three-thousanders
As an historically popular health and wellness retreat, Meran's promenades are flanked by palm trees which plunge you into a far-flung place. If you want to experience the Mediterranean lifestyle intensely during your holiday in South Tyrol, come to Meran downtown or head up to ski resorts and stay in the sun on a hut terrace.
Go mountaineering in steps, experience a southern lifestyle while walking among flowers and cypresses. Plan a wellness day and immerse yourself in nature. Discover cultural gems in the mountains or urban areas.
A multi-activity holiday, culture, culinary pleasures and relax
While peaks are still snow-covered, the Mediterrean vegetation along Meran's Passer promenade is already in bloom. The Texel Group overlooking the valley provides Meran and its surroundings with a milder climate as early as March. Witness to the awakening of nature on a stroll along the Marlinger Waalweg or the Tappeinerweg above the rooftops of Merano. Take a visit to the pruned and glorious garden of the Kränzelhof residence and taste some of the finest wines. Would you like to float above the vineyards? You should hop in the Gondola basket lift from Algund/Lagundo to Vellau/Velloi. When the cabin reaches the top, you'll find a Kneipp hike that takes you to Algund. That's the perfect place to experience the healing power of water at different Kneipp stations.
On your way to Meran, you'll marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Belle Époque and the notable horse racecourse. The medieval arcades blend harmoniously with the contemporary aesthetics in the old town. Schenna Castle blends into the hilly landscape in a historic and remarkable way, as does the Touriseum, the Provincial Museum of Tourism at Trauttmansdorff Castle.
In the area around Meran, a leisurely biking route leads you along the River Passer to the Passeiertal valley. But if cycling is not your cup of tea, you can listen to the typical bird sounds of different species in the Falschauer biotope near Lana, hike along the Sonnenberg panorama trail and observe the abundant vegeation. On the apple trail in Dorf Tirol/Tirolo, you'll learn the ropes of apples and experience apple trees blossom. You can also see for yourself the close relationship between nature and agriculture on the circular hike from Nals/Nalles winding through Sirmian/Sirmiano, Grissian/Grissiano and Prissian/Prissiano.
Hike on winter trails with your boots on or whizz down the immaculately groomed ski runs in Meran's surrounding area in the morning hours and enjoy some afternoon shopping in South Tyrol's cities. Meran has an enchanting old town with many archways and the popular Rennweg and Freiheitsstraße roads. Besides natural alpine cosmetics, you can purchase arts and crafts, local food specialties or walk in fashion boutiques, traditional and sports stores. When your shopping day has come to an end, you can sit in a cozy pub, restaurant or café.
What are you craving for? Michelin-starred restaurants or a humble cuisine? Meran can do both: creative interpretations of a dish in a gourmet restaurant and down-to-earth South Tyrolean dishes in a traditional inn or mountain hut. The spa town is sophisticated and its southern flair invites people to meet for a “caffè al volo”, a fast coffee, or to relax in the sun with an aperitivo. Seep the so-called “Hugo", an aperitivo which was created in Naturns/Naturno, very close to Meran! Culinary pleasures with scenic viewing points await you at one of the numerous alpine inns and mountain huts.
Would you like to bite one of the crunchiest apples? Drink a glass of wine from a historic organic winery? Eat the smoked and spiced Speck Alto Adige PGI? Or buy a handmade piece of jewelry from the traditional town jeweler?In the Meran and environs region and across South Tyrol, you'll have a wide choice of high-quality foods. and handmade objects. With a bit of luck, you can even look over the shoulders of craftsmen at work , while strolling through a town or village, as they make jewellery, wooden sculptures and baskets. Many producers sell straight from the farm where you can try local products and get to know who is behind them.
Check out the weather forecast in the Meran and environs region and planning your holiday in South Tyrol will be easier. And if you want to head up to the mountains, our weather forecast informs you about visibility, sunrise, sunset and zero-degree isotherm.
For a comfortable and environmentally friendly travel to the Meran and environs region, find here the most relevant information. Buses, trains or taxis drop you off at your accommodation or hiking destination.
From South Tyrol's capital Bolzano/Bozen you can comfortably reach Meran/Merano and the surrounding area with a connecting train. Buses, trains or taxis drop you off at your accommodation or holiday destination.
Once you get to your accommodation in the Meran and environs region, the Südtirol Guest Pass gives you unlimited access to the public transport across South Tyrol. Choose a different and evironmentally-friendly holiday.
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