Witamy w Meran i okolicach

Explore the snow-covered region in a very special way: on a carriage ride with the gentle Haflinger horses. Sonja from the Sulfner riding stable harnesses her good-natured blondes and offers you a romantic animal experience. Enjoy the peaceful ride through the picturesque winter landscape and let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere. Whether for horse lovers young or old, this carriage ride is an unforgettable adventure that combines nature and a love of animals. Get ready for a day full of joy and magic!

The word ‘balance’ encompasses a dialogue between opposites: good and evil, calm and chaos, light and dark, natural and artificial, selfishness and altruism, order and disorder... and from these contrasts we try to achieve, often without even realising it, a state of harmony, which is almost always precarious and fragile. The exhibition aims to make us reflect on this quest.

The Merano Christmas Market provides a magical atmosphere, with daily
concerts, children’s entertainment, local customs and handicrafts. There are other Christmas markets in Merano and Environs too, offering textiles, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wooden objects. Closed on 25th December.

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.

The christmas forest once again opens its doors and invites visitors into an atmospheric winter world. Lights, fire pits, pleasant scents, and a diverse culinary offering create an environment suitable for families, groups, and individual guests alike. Opening hours 19 November 2025 – 6 January 2026 Open daily from 10:00 to 23:00 Closed days: 24–25 November 1–2 December 15–16 December 24 December What to expect: Ice rink At the center of the Christmas forest is the ice rink with skate rental. Hours: 10:00–20:30 The nearby Waffle House offers small treats and short breaks. Gnome Forest The Gnome Forest features detailed scenes of the small forest inhabitants. A quiet area to explore and a popular spot for atmospheric photos. Forst Zoo Near the FORST Pavilion you will find a small zoo with sheep – a short and pleasant stop especially for families. Market street and farmers’ market A wide range of regional products, craftsmanship, gift ideas, culinary specialties, and FORST gadgets. Hours: 10:00–18:00

Put yourself at ease in the comfortably set up VIP-Gondola and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery from there. Champagne and appetizers will make sure to indulge your palate and perfect your time for two or with friends.

INCLUDED:
2 hours in the VIP GONDOLA
Champagne
Appetizers and fruits

RESERVATION:
The VIP Gondola has to be reserveted at least 4 days before the desired date by calling +39 0473 234821. The VIP Gondola has a maximum capacity of 4 persons and can be booked during the regular opening.
The vocher can be redeemed ad the counter of the Gondola Falzeben. The voucher has a validity of 2 years. Conversion into cash is not possible.

FANCY A PICNIC AT THE KNOTTNKINO? The Lenkhof farm is happy to offer you a picnic basket, filled with home-made products from the farm. You can pick up your basket at the farm and walk up to the Knottnkino - open-air cinema (approx. 20 min.) to enjoy the delicious products in the open air with a wonderful view. Lenkhof basket (for 2 persons) 3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 2 drinking yoghurts, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 2 juices, 6 cooked quail eggs Price: approx. € 40.00 (+ € 20.00 deposit for basket, cutting board and cutlery) South Tyrolean basket (for 2 persons) 3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 6 cooked quail eggs, 1 piece of Speck, 1 bottle of wine Price: approx. € 50.00 (+ € 30.00 deposit for basket, cutting board, cutlery, glasses and bottle opener) The contents of the basket can be adapted to individual wishes and also be filled for several people (price varies depending on contents).

This winter, we are excited to once again offer an exclusive ice skating course in collaboration with the talented figure skater Sara Furlan. With her many years of experience and passion for the sport, Sara will inspire you with the fun and beauty of ice skating.

The courses are divided by age groups:

Children aged 3–5: 16:00–17:00
Children aged 6 and older: 17:00–18:00

Sara recommends attending all the sessions to get the most out of the training. However, if you can only attend a single session, that is also possible.

Christmas Celebration on December 20th:

As a special highlight, Sara invites you to a small Christmas celebration on December 20th at 4.30PM. The children will have the opportunity to show their parents what they’ve learned. Afterwards, we will enjoy a festive drink together at the snack stand.

Since its opening, the ice rink in the centre of Schenna has enjoyed great popularity. Anyone who wants to take to the ice is in exactly the right place in Schenna. The 12x30 metre artificial ice rink offers locals and guests the chance to do their laps on the shiny surface right in the village centre. Skates and helmets can be rented. A food stall offers warming drinks and snacks. Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The food stall remains open until 8:00 PM Closed on Tuesdays - except from 24.12. to 06.01.

Zeitraum, the fifth exhibition in the Mamming Now series, curated by artists Valeria Ferrari and Johannes Inderst, is dedicated to the evocative power of the objects collected in the Palais Mamming depot. The focus is on collective memory and the emotional ties that everyday, often forgotten objects form with our subconscious. The artists regard the ‘understanding, naming and reordering’ of these artefacts as an act of resistance against forgetting. In this way, the objects take on a new meaning that goes far beyond their original function: they are transformed into veritable ‘fetishes of memory’ and create a space for dreams.

The Marling festival grounds turn into a winter oasis once again! From 29 November to 25 January, the ice rink invites you to enjoy skating. Whether you feel like trying elegant spins or simply gliding across the ice with family and friends, there’s something for everyone.❄️✨ The skate rental service ensures that no one is left without the right equipment.

Of course, refreshments are also provided: a cosy food and drink stand offers hot beverages and tasty snacks – perfect for warming up between skating sessions. ☕🍪

Opening hours – Public skating

Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Friday: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm


Highlights in the coming days ❄️✨

From Friday, 19 to Sunday, 21 December, the Boccia Club Marling will be treating you at the ice rink to delicious culinary specialties and exciting sporting highlights. ❄️🍽️

Friday, 19 December 2025
5:00 pm – Shepherds’ Fire: Communal Singing & Music ✨🎶
A magical Advent experience for young and old awaits you:
- with sheep 🐑
- communal singing with all participants 🎤
- little and big shepherds 👧🧒
- contemplative Christmas poems by Maria Sulzer (guitar & vocals) 📜✨
- music by Heinz Gamper (Ziachorgl) 🪗
- a brass ensemble of the Marling Brass Band 🎺
The Marling Education Committee looks forward to welcoming many singing enthusiasts who will gather around the warming shepherds’ fire. 🔥

🎧 From 6:00 pm: Silent Disco on Ice
Three different music channels, black light and real disco vibes on the ice!

Saturday, 20 December 2025
From 5:00 pm: Boccia on Ice Tournament
Classic boccia played on the ice – no ice skates required! 🥎
Teams of 4 people - Open to all ages👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Highlight: Original Marling “Flommengigger” fresh from the grill🔥
Registration for Boccia on Ice and Flommengigger to go:
Lukas Geiser – +39 371 422 1049

Culinary extra on all three days:
In addition to the usual hot and cold drinks and dishes, the popular Boccia schnitzel in a bun will also be available.🍔

Wednesday, 31 December
We will once again celebrate the end of the year together at the Marling ice rink, with fireworks at 6:00 pm.

We look forward to a wonderful evening with you! ✨🎉

Come by and join us – see you soon at the Marlinger Eiszauber!⛸️✨

Tickets are available during opening hours directly at the ice rink.

Prices

Children up to 14 years

Admission: €3.00

Skate rental: €3.00

Season pass: €40.00

Season pass + rental: €75.00

Children under 5 years enter free of charge.

Skate rental is subject to a rental fee regardless of age.

Adults

Admission: €5.00

Skate rental: €3.00

Season pass: €60.00

Season pass + rental: €90.00

Family season passes

Family season pass: €140.00

Family season pass 5+: €160.00

Family season pass + rental: €200.00

Family season pass 5+ + rental: €250.00

Franz Wanner's first Italian solo exhibition, curated by Kristina Kreutzwald and Martina Oberprantacher, traces his complex artistic research. Using photography, video, words and objects, the artist investigates the past, focusing on the war industry and the use of forced labour in the context of National Socialism, and its effects on society in the present, bringing to light omissions that have been perpetuated over time. For this exhibition, Franz Wanner has also carried out some specific research on the South Tyrolean context and the use of forced labour during the period of the ‘Zone of Operations in the Pre-Alps’, i.e. when the Province of Bolzano was annexed to Nazi Germany.

Kunst Meran Merano Arte hosts AlpiTypes, dedicated to the contemporary reinterpretation and connection between lettering, typographic design and lettering painting. The exhibition focuses on applied graphics developed in the first half of the 20th century in the area currently corresponding to South Tyrol, Tyrol and Trentino. Curated by Antonino Benincasa, Massimo Martignoni and Anna Zinelli, AlpiTypes is based on the in-depth research conducted by Benincasa and Martignoni on local graphics. A group of students from the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano, Faculty of Design and Art, accompanied by Antonino Benincasa, reinterpreted historical typefaces from incomplete alphabets, which at the time were often made by hand, integrating the missing characters, revealing how the original typographic concept was inspired by European stylistic currents such as Bauhaus, Rationalism, the Wiener Secession, Constructivism and the Arts and Crafts movement. The project is enhanced by the involvement of international graphic designers, who use the fonts to create contemporary typographic posters. The work highlights a quality and topicality of graphic design in the area that is still almost unknown.

Immerse yourself in a enchanting winter landscape and discover untouched nature in an entirely new way. Our guided snowshoe hikes provide you with the perfect opportunity to savor the tranquility of the snowy forest, as you breathe in the fresh air and fully experience the wonder of winter.

The event will be in German and Italian.

Dancing afternoon with Gerda and Franz, with live music.
Entrance by donation.
For further innformation please call Franz Stadler, Tel. +39 340 7681240.
Kolping, Cavour Street 101, Merano.
Kolping Carnival on Rose Monday, 16 February, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Sexual violence often leaves scars that last for generation. What does this mean for victims, families and our society? And how can we work together to break this cycle? A travelling exhibition on the research project TRACES. The supporting programme will be announced on the website.

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). The guided tours take place in German on Thursdays and in Italian on Fridays.

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.

Every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the farmers' market takes place on the town hall square in Nalles/Nals with fresh produce from farmers in Sirmian/Sirmiano and Nals/Nalles.

The church square sparkles in christmas lights, soft Christmas music and the smell of mulled wine and fresh pastries wafts through the air - on Friday, November 29th, it's finally time: the Algund Christmas Market opens its doors.

18 stalls and two food stands are eagerly waiting to sweeten your Advent season with regional crafts, hot drinks, and traditional dishes. The diverse offerings will be rounded off with musical performances, a show kitchen on Saturday evening, the large gingerbread house from the Tauber bakery, a children's program, and of course, the ever-popular ice skating rink.

Isn't that a wonderful Christmas experience?

Opening hours:
Friday and weekdays: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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.

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.

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.

Pony riding for children in the Kapuziner garden Lana (fridays from 15.00-17.30, saturdays from 13.30-17.30, sundays from 12.30-17.30).

As every year, you will once again encounter the Sterntaler girl with her lottery tickets at the Christmas market in Lana. Then it's time to try your luck and bring luck to others at the same time. Reach into the basket full of Sterntaler tickets and take the opportunity to win a prize. The merchants, restaurateurs, hoteliers and stall operators at the Lana Christmas market have donated many great prizes. For just €2 per ticket, you will be contributing to the ‘Vinzenverein Lana’ charity, which helps all people in need – regardless of their origin or religion and with a strong emphasis on the value of personal relationships. STERNTALER LOTTERY - Day spa with breakfast for 2 people at the vigilius mountain resort - Day spa for 2 people at the Hotel Der Waldhof² - Seasonal voucher from Naturbad Gargazon - Breakfast for 3 people at Gasthaus 1477 Reichhalter - Breakfast for 2 people at Hotel Tiefenbrunn - Meal voucher and 1 beer box voucher from Buschenschank Pfefferlechner - Cellar tour including wine tasting for 6 people worth €150.00 at Kellerei Meran - Breakfast for 2 people at Hotel Schwarzschmied - Meal voucher worth €100.00 at Restaurant Gutshof - Dinner for 2 people at Restaurant Stadele - Voucher for 2 pizzas with drinks at Restaurant Förstlerhof More great prizes on our homepage weihnachteninlana.it

Friday market in Lana, carpark "Lorenzer", Lana from 7.30-12.30.

The Ghost Runners club invites you to visit the mulled wine stand on the village square in Verano.

Large Friday market on Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Piazzale Prader square and along Via Andreas Hofer and Via Mainardo up to the crossing with via Otto Huber. Various market stalls with clothes, shoes, leather goods, plants, foods like bread, sausages and meat products etc.

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).

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.