Explore the historic Trauttmansdorff Castle nestled within Merano’s Botanic Gardens
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The story of Trauttmansdorff Castle (Schloss Trauttmansdorff) began around 1300 with a small fortress called "Neuberg". When the Trauttmansdorff family acquired the fortress in 1543, they significantly expanded it. After the family died out, the complex gradually fell into disrepair until 1846, when Archduke John of Austria, a relative of the Trauttmansdorff family, took ownership. He further expanded the building, adding neo-Gothic elements. During this period, the fortress was renamed "Trauttmansdorff Castle" and served as a model for many other neo-Gothic castles.
Around 1870, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, along with her daughters Gisela and Marie Valerie, first visited Merano for a spa stay, residing in some of the castle's rooms. Thanks to reports in Austrian newspapers, Merano gained considerable renown as a spa town during this time.
Empress Sissi made another visit in 1889. During and after the First World War, Trauttmansdorff Castle changed hands several times until finally, in 1977, it came under the ownership of the province of South Tyrol. In 2003, the Touriseum, the South Tyrol Museum of Tourism, opened within the castle. The beautiful Botanic Gardens surrounding the castle were created in 1994. They showcase a diverse range of flora from around the world across 12 hectares. How to get there?
Trauttmansdorff is located in the district of Maia Alta and is easily accessible: The Sissi Path offers a pleasant 45-minute walk from Merano's town centre. Trauttmansdorff Castle is also easily accessible by car (ample parking is available opposite) or by the number 4 bus.
Contact info
- Via S. Valentino / St.-Valentin-Strasse 51a - 39012 - Merano / Meran
- +39 0473 255600
- info@trauttmansdorff.it
Opening times
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Admission
admission to the Botanic Gardens and the Touriseum:
€ 17.00 adults
€ 15.00 seniors 65+
€ 14.00 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 14.00 students (up to 27 years)
€ 14.00 people with disabilities
€ 8.00 children and young people (6-17 years)
€ 4.50 school classes
free for children under 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 21.00 1 adult with max. 4 children
€ 38.00 2 adults with max. 4 children
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Summer Night Ticket (Fridays in June, July, and August from 6 pm):
€ 10.00 per person
€ 12.00 families (1 adult with max. 4 children)
€ 22.00 families (2 adults with max. 4 children)
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Late Autumn Ticket (November to the end of the season):
€ 10.00 per person
free for children and young people under 18 years
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parking:
€ 5.00 all day
More information
Trauttmansdorff Castle with the Botanic Gardens and the Touriseum stays open every day from April to November. It remains closed in winter (the Light Park LUMAGICA, which will take place from Nov 20, 2025, to Jan 6, 2026, will be set up in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle).
Pets are not allowed. Season start 2025 on the 1st of April.
Trauttmansdorff After Hours
from 20/06/2025 to 29/08/2025, 11 occurrences
Day of the choirs - Trauttmansdorff
on 21/09/2025
