Naturns/Naturno near Merano

Naturns is located 15 km west of Merano, in the heart of the Texel Group Nature Park, and stretches from the charming village Plaus to the charming districts of Tabland, Tschirland, and Staben. From family holidays filled with exciting experiences for young and old, to outdoor activities for hikers, climbers, and bikers, or total relaxation at the Erlebnistherme Naturns.

Discover and enjoy your ideal holiday destination in Naturns!

Naturns is a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and offers an impressive variety of leisure activities amidst spectacular natural landscapes.

The most popular activities include:

• Erlebnistherme Naturns: indoor and outdoor pool with sauna, popular with families.
  
• Waalwege: (e.g. Stabener Waalweg, Tscharser Waalweg) – easy walking and leisure trails along old watercourses.
  
• Naturns Adventure Park: fun and games for young and old.
  
• Texel Group Nature Park: mountain tours to the Spronser Lakes, Europe's largest high alpine lake plateau.
  
• Adige Cycle Path / Via Claudia Augusta: very popular with leisure cyclists and families.
  
• Mountain biking & e-biking on the Sonnenberg and Nörderberg – varied trails.
  
• Via ferrata Naturns: exciting adventures for all climbing enthusiasts, with breathtaking views and challenges for every level.

Culture – Where history and tradition come to life

The cultural diversity of Naturns reflects the rich history of the region and offers visitors fascinating insights into centuries-old traditions and important historical sites. The cultural heart of the town is St. Proculus Church and its museum. Impressive murals from the late 8th century make the church one of the most important art treasures in Central Europe. In addition to the pre-Romanesque frescoes, the church also features Gothic frescoes from the 14th century.

Culture enthusiasts can discover the following highlights in Naturns:

• Juval Castle: the summer residence of legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner with its fascinating museum.
  
• Naturns/Staben adventure railway station: a playful and exciting experience all about railways.
  
• St. Proculus Church: famous frescoes (7th century), the oldest early medieval wall paintings in the German-speaking world.
  
• Prokulus Museum: history, archaeology and everyday life in centuries past.
  
• Archeoparc Schnalstal: an innovative archaeological museum that tells the story of Ötzi, the Iceman.