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Excursion tips in Meran & environs
A wonderful and varied holiday

Our excursion tips for your holidays in Meran:

Tirol Castle is definitely worth a visit! Children and adults receive an insight into life in the castle and the history of our region!
Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle: The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are a must during your South Tyrol holiday - a vast areal presenting plants from all over the world, and also typical South Tyrolean landscapes. On a slope above Meran you'll find the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff, the former winter domicile of Austrian Empress Elisabeth, with the Sensual Garden, the Japanese Garden, the cacti and succulent mound, or the cultivated plants from the south such as the olive tree and the grapevine. Our tip: Trauttmansdorff Castle + Thermal baths... make use of both with only one ticket!
Tappeinerweg Path: The landmark of the "Garden town" of Meran and one of the most beautiful high-level promenades in Europe leads over the sunny slopes of Küchelberg to Gratsch. In addition to an interesting mix of alpine and Mediterranean plants it also offers a splendid view of the roofs of the city and the entire Burggrafenamt.
The Old Town of Meran with its arbours: The spa town Meran with its professional shops, boutiques, and galleries invites you to stroll around and enjoy this shopping experience. The old town dates back to the 13th century and offers numerous historic treasures like the Gothic St. Nicholas Parish Church, and the arbours with oriels, archways, tucked-away courtyards, narrow alleys and winding stairs.
Meran 2000: The ski and hiking resort Meran 2000 is located high above Meran and can be easily reached by means of a cable car! 40 km of ski slopes, numerous hiking paths, a summer toboggan run, and traditional huts await you! Our tip: Skiing + Thermal baths... enjoy both with only one ticket!
Texel Group Nature Park: The Texel Group Nature Park comprises an area of approximately 33,430 ha shared between the communities of Schnals, Naturns, Partschins, Algund, Tirol, Riffian, St. Martin and Moos in Passeier. Discover the park by foot, with Nordic walking poles or with a bicycle!
Ötzi Museum and Ötzi Show Gallery: Ötzi - the Ice Man. Gaze at the worldwide renowned Ice Man found at Hauslabjoch in the Museum of Archaeology in Bozen. Or get informed about the finding place and the life of "Ötzi" in the Archeoparc in the Schnalstal Valley.
MMM - Messner Mountain Museum in Firmian: Reinhold Messner calls the centrepiece of his mountain museums the "Enchanted Mountain". Get an insight and view into the world of mountains. With art, religion and statements, Reinhold Messner and architect Werner Tscholl have created a complete work of art, which is unique in many aspects.
Bozen, the capital of South Tyrol: Bozen, the capital of South Tyrol, is located only 30 km from Meran. Bozen: the town where Tyrolean and Italian cultures meet! Bozen features Walther Square, the arbours, the Town Theatre, the Museum of Archaeology, the Nature Museum, Runkelstein Castle, the Messner Mountain Museum, and many more opportunities!