Naturns/Naturno near Merano

Naturns/Naturno captivates visitors with its sunny location between the green Nörderberg and the radiant Sonnenberg, with over 300 days of sunshine a year. An idyllic holiday resort that enchants visitors with its unique blend of alpine beauty and Mediterranean flair. Highlights include the impressive Juval Castle, home to Reinhold Messner. Also worth seeing are the Naturns adventure spa, the informative Texel Group Nature Park House and the impressive Unterstell viewing platform.

Activities in Naturns – adventures for every taste

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:

• Naturns adventure pool: indoor and outdoor pool with sauna, popular with families.
  
• 3D archery course: Naturns Archery Park in the forest.
  
• 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.
  
• Naturns Climbing Hall: modern indoor facility for bad weather days.
  In winter, Naturns transforms into a winter sports area with guaranteed snow, where skiers can reach the nearby Schnalstal ski area, while cross-country skiers can enjoy the groomed trails through the snow-covered cultural landscape.

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 the medieval church of St. Zeno with its valuable 12th-century Romanesque frescoes, which are among the most important art treasures in South Tyrol.

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
  
• Prokulus Chapel: 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.