Merano Things to do

Lakes & Mountains
Merano is a destination that has for some time held its popularity with tourists. Known as “where north meets south” or “the Mediterranean city in the Alps". In the summer months visitors to its wonderful promenade can enjoy concerts on most days. In the surrounding hills and through the town's beautiful streets one can enjoy fine walking and hiking, and in the winter months fantastic skiing including the “Meran 2000”. Merano is a well-known wine making area and the town also houses a brewery that makes a variety of beers available through most of northern Italy. Castle TrauttmansdorffThe Castle is a natural amphitheatre housing more than 80 botanical environments with species of plants from all over the world. The castle too is formidable and has in the past been nominated for the European Museum Awards, with previous exhibitions including “Perfumes divine and the smell from hell!”.Merano Thermal BathsThere are indoor and outdoor pools available at the wonderful Merano Thermal Baths, with both chlorine and salt waters, an outdoor and truly stunning environment. There is also a unisex, nude sauna area. The centre is a great place for the whole family and recommended highly. ParksRunning through Merano, with a beautiful promenade next to it is the Passirio/Passer River and in the centre there are all sorts of parks, promenades and gardens. The place is so beautiful and charming, and is looked after very well. There are many trees and flowers and this adds to the city a great deal of colour and charm. PromenadesWhether you are on a luxury break or a cheap holiday you are sure to enjoy the beautiful Promenades on a holiday in Merano. If you go over the Passirio/Passer River via the Postbrucke, one is able to see to the left the Summerpromenade and to the right the Winterpromenade. The Summerpromenade is in the centre of evergreen flora, enormous trees, bushes, many different species of flowers and pines. It was made in memory of Marie Valerie, daughter of Empress Elizabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph. The Winterpromenade has a roof so visitors can relax and enjoy its typically South-Tyrol artwork whatever the weather. It was constructed in 1624.Email this to a friendClick here to send this page to a friendSouthTyrol Merano
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