Welcome to Meran

Why is Merano the perfect holiday destination?

Whether you're looking for a short break with attention to detail, a wellness weekend with soul or a nature retreat with culture, the spa town of Merano combines everything you could wish for. Thanks to the Alpine-Mediterranean climate, the sun rises early and the air is clear. The diversity of the landscape – valleys such as Vinschgau, Passeiertal and Ultental – allows for day trips where you can experience completely different terrain in just a few hours. In Merano, where Empress Elisabeth (‘Sissi’) once stayed for a spa treatment, you too will find peace, nature and a Mediterranean lifestyle – every day anew.

Experience Merano in all its diversity

Feel the magic on a stroll through the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle – over 80 garden landscapes covering 12 hectares with Mediterranean terraces, forest gardens and a water lily pond, plus breathtaking views of the town and mountains. Stroll under the historic Merano arcades, through traditional boutiques, the famous Merano Kurhaus and elegant cafés – shopping in Merano's old town is pure pleasure, discovery and enjoyment.

For active holidaymakers, there are trails in all directions...

Walks along leisurely promenades and irrigation channels, the Sissi Trail or ambitious high-altitude tours to the Texel Group and Spronser Lakes. Cyclists and mountain bikers will also find plenty to enjoy – easy bike tours along the Passer river or panoramic tours around Lagundo, Dorf Tirol and Tyrol Castle with views over the Merano basin. Adrenaline rushes are provided by white water rafting or canyoning, dizzying heights when paragliding, and challenging trails for mountain bikes.

When activity needs a break...

Merano Thermal Baths, sun loungers, rustic alpine huts – relaxation is never far away in Merano.
South Tyrol offers the finest culinary experiences: the cuisine combines Alpine down-to-earthness with Mediterranean lightness – hearty dishes such as dumplings and bacon, fresh antipasti and tempting desserts round off every meal.

What makes a vacation in Merano special?

• Sun paradise & spa oasis
  Over 300 days of sunshine a year create a mild climate—ideal for relaxation, beauty, and wellness in the spa town of Merano.
  
• Mediterranean flair meets Alpine romance
  Palm trees, subtropical gardens and snow-capped mountains: a contrast that inspires.
  
• History & culture you can touch
  Old town arcades, historic city gates, the magnificent Kurhaus, Trauttmansdorff Castle with its more than 80 themed gardens – culture, architecture & nature all in one.
  Thermal relaxation in perfection
  The Merano Thermal Baths with indoor and outdoor pools, gentle promenades along the Passer River, walking trails with views over the valley and mountains – ideal for anyone who wants to unwind.
  Enjoyment and diversity
  South Tyrolean cuisine meets Mediterranean delights; cultural events throughout the year; shopping in charming boutiques under the Merano arcades; markets, festivals, and lifestyle.