Scena is situated on a sun-drenched hill above the city of Merano and provides a great view on the Sarentino Alps with Monte Ivigna and Monte Cervina. One of the most remarkable features of the village is the hill enthroned by the ancient and new parish churches. Equally impressive are the mausoleum and Castel Scena.
Scena is only four kilometres away from Merano. The village offers a beautiful centre just waiting to be explored but there are also many interesting local products for sale. Besides three farm shops, there is also a local dairy, distillery and two wineries. Come with us and visit the farmers, a wonderful opportunity to sample some of the many delicacies on offer.
The public swimming pool in Schenna has a feel-good factor that is based upon a philosophy that combines the mind, body and soul. The pool offers simply stunning, panoramic views of Merano and the surrounding mountains. We meet swimming pool operator Patrick Prantl, go down the water-slides, practice yoga and enjoy fresh juice and cool waters.
The small but beautiful commune of Scena rests atop a sunny hill overlooking the city of Merano, the entire region of Burgraviato as well as the Val s‘Adige, Val Passiria and Val Venosta Valleys. Whoever visits Scena can expect to find tradition, culture, history and lots of nature, perfectly suited for hiking and relaxation.
The Scena „Waalweg“ hiking trail, follows gently splashing irrigation canals and offers views of the region and surrounding mountains. The journey takes us from the hamlet of San Giorgio and its romantic round church all the way to Verdines. This easy-going hike winds through apple trees, wine orchards, forests and meadows and is suitable for children and adults.
The via ferrata Heini Holzer leads us to the Picco d’Ivigna, the mountain symbol of Merano. This via ferrata is also indicated for inexperienced climbers, though a certain condition is required. It takes its name by the famous South Tyrolean alpinist and extreme skier Heini Holzer, which chose exactly this mountain for his alpine activities.
A challenging mountain hike or a leisurely stroll through alpine meadows and woods, a hearty meal at a mountain lodge, a round with a paraglider above Merano … All this and much more can be experienced on a hiking day in Schenna.
Every year, on the first two weekends of December, the so-called „Farmer’s Advent Market in Scena“ offers an especially charming atmosphere in the hamlet of San Giorgio. Besides homemade gift ideas, you can enjoy tasty local quality products, whereas a petting zoo awaits the young visitors.
The municipality of Scena is located at 600 m asl on a panoramic hill rising above the spa town of Merano. It comprises the localities of Verdines, San Giorgio, Talle, Montescena and the main village and includes the territory from the border of the city to the summits of the Monte Cervina and Ivigna in the Sarentino Alps. However, from a former rural village in the countryside, one of the main holidays resorts of South Tyrol developed. The main sight of the municipality is undoubtedly Castel Scena, constructed around 1350 in the period of Margarete von Tirol. Still today descendants of archduke Johann, whose mortal remains are treasured in the mausoleum of Castel Scena, inhabit the antique murals.
However, also the natural landscape surrounding Scena needs to be experienced. The Roggia di Verdines trail, the Nature Fitness Park Scena-Cervina-Merano 2000 and the high rope course Taser provide, in addition, unforgettable holiday experiences, while in the winter season the nearby Merano 2000 skiing area attracts you to its well-groomed slopes.
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