Merano and surroundings

Mediterranean flair meets majestic mountains: Discover the diverse charms around Merano

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A village known for its roses marks the beginning of the Merano area and, at the same time, the end of the South Tyrolean Wine Road: This is Nalles, characterised by fruit growing and viticulture.
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Merano and its surroundings are renowned for the apple blossom, which usually transforms the area into a sea of white and pink blossoms overnight in April - an ideal backdrop for cycle tours.
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Asparagus plays an important role in the local cuisine during spring: A culinary highlight is the Asparagus Weeks in Nalles, featuring imaginative dishes and a special asparagus wine.
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Merano is widely appreciated for its combination of palm trees and glaciers and its mild climate: Empress Sisi came here for spa stays as early as the 19th century - today, the Merano Thermal Baths with the Thermal Park invite to relax.
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The best way to discover the town is by strolling along its splendid promenades, such as the Lungo Passirio Promenade, the most traditional one, which passes the Town Theatre and the Kurhaus.
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One of the most popular excursion destinations in the Merano area is Trauttmansdorff: Here you can wander through colourful garden landscapes and enjoy live music by the water lily pond in summer.
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Waalwege path criss-cross the area: They follow the old irrigation channels built around Marlengo, Tirolo village, Scena, Caines, Rifiano, and Parcines.
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In a most scenic panoramic position above Merano are Scena and Tirolo: The associated Tyrol Castle is the cradle of Tyrol and can be visited today.
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Nature here is no less impressive, such as the Parcines Waterfall in Val di Tel valley, at the heart of the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park.
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The Texel Cable Car takes you directly from Parcines to the Merano High Route, a famous multi-day hike - here you will find the Hochgang Hut, which also offers overnight accommodation.
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Lagundo is the Garden Village: A Mediterranean climate meets an Alpine backdrop here, and there are seven hamlets to discover, as well as events like Gardenflair Lagundo to experience and enjoy.
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Naturno is the name of the town where the Merano area transitions into the Val Venosta: Here, Juval Castle thrones above the region, and the Val Senales branches off towards its glacier.
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Travel comfortably with the colourful trains of the Val Venosta Railway, which runs along a 60-kilometre route between Merano and Malles.
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“Erdäpfelblattlen” (potato fritters) with sauerkraut is a traditional farmer’s dish often served in autumn during the Toerggele season in wine cellars and “Buschenschänke” (farmhouse inns).
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The ski resorts open on the mountains: Among them is Merano 2000, pictured here, as well as the Schwemmalm in the Val d’Ultimo and the glacier ski resort in the rear Val Senales valley.
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The blonde Haflinger horse originates from the Monzoccolo high plateau: In 1904, the first Haflinger horse breeding cooperative was founded in the area of Meltina and Avelengo (Hafling) - its mare and stallion register included 250 horses.
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An easy snowshoe hike leads from Falzeben to the summit cross of the Spieler peak at over 2,000 metres in altitude - an ideal tour for beginners.
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In the Merano area, winter sports mean not only skiing but also tobogganing and cross-country skiing: Toboggan runs are available on the Montescena and the Piffinger Köpfl, as is the Falzeben circular cross-country ski trail.
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While the valley floor often remains free of snow and the spa climate somewhat mitigates the harsh winter, the surrounding mountains present themselves in magnificent white.
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A must-experience: the Advent season in Merano, when the lights turn on at the Christmas Market, one of the 5 Original Christmas Markets.
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Merano and surroundings, the area surrounding the spa town of Merano, situated between Nalles and Naturno - roughly 30 kilometres apart - offers remarkable diversity. Thanks to the mild climate, olive trees thrive here alongside palm trees, cypresses, and vineyards. In the background, the often snow-capped peaks of the Texel Group, home to the renowned Sopranes Lakes, rise.

Merano itself is also multifaceted: The town boasts a vibrant cultural programme encompassing film, theatre, music, and exhibitions throughout the year. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy at the horse racing track, the Meranarena, the Merano Thermal Baths, or the Merano 2000 Skiing Area. And if you want to experience the famous Haflinger horses up close, a detour to nearby Avelengo (Hafling) - their homeland - is a must.

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