Merano and surroundings.
History, culture and landscape: explore and experience nature along old irrigation channels and hiking trails, or discover a very special feature of Südtirol at Schloss Juval, perhaps in the company of the lord of the castle, the world famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner. Treat yourself to the finest cuisine and wines, zoom down the slopes of the Schnalstal glacier in the height of summer, or admire the oldest frescos in the entire German-language area at Naturns.

Meran used to be the Mediterranean corner of old Austria and its mild climate certainly contributed to the town’s meteoric rise as a spa resort in the days of emperor Franz Josef. Palm, olive and cypress trees, vineyards and orchards, castles and stately residences characterise the surroundings, nestling beneath lofty snow-covered peaks. Then there are elegant shops beneath Medieval arcades, the botanic gardens at Trauttmansdorff castle, culinary delights and much more.