Location: Merano
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The 10 Best Things to do in Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige
Just a few miles south of the Austrian border, Merano (also called Meran) is an old spa town. About half the residents here speak German, the other half Italian. Take a dip in one of the thermal baths, or try Merano’s famous “grape cure” by imbibing - what else? - lots of grapes. The South Tyrol Museum of Tourism is located in Trauttmansdorff Castle, the former holiday pad of Austria’s Empress Elisabeth. Merano 2000, a ski resort that’s actually in the village of Hafling, is linked by cable car.
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1. I Giardini di Castel Trauttmansdorff
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5.0 based on 3,464 reviews
Insights into exotic Mediterranean landscapes and views of the surrounding mountain chains and sun-kissed Merano: The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle comprises eighty natural and cultivated landscapes nestled into a natural amphitheatre, a wide array of themed gardens, and numerous Artist Pavilions and Experience Stations. Visitors find the extraordinary combination of nature, culture and art at South Tyrol's most popular attraction absolutely enchanting. The interplay of historical and contemporary architecture, a rich variety of events, and seasonal blooming throughout the course of the year all make Trauttmansdorff an experience for all five senses and for visitors of all ages. After being named Italy's Most Beautiful Garden in 2005 and Europe's No. 6 Garden in 2006, Trauttmansdorff was honored with the International Garden of the Year award in 2013, thus joining the ranks of the world's most important and beautiful gardens and parks. The Touriseum, the spirited museum housed inside Trauttmansdorff Castle, now spotlights recent tourism history and features new exhibits about the castle's VIP guests.
Reviewed By T5225ZCalanb - Newport, United Kingdom
Wonderful gardens in the extensive grounds of Trauttmansdorff Castle. The walks in the different areas are well signposted to ensure you miss nothing. There is a Restaurant and Cafe on site whilst the Castle itself hosts an interesting exhibition about tourism ion the Dolomites.
2. Tappeiner Promenade
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4.5 based on 1,577 reviews
Reviewed By C8272NOmichelec
I think the best way is starting from Duomo place, beside the church you cand find a stair going up till Tappeiner promenade, you walk on the leftside and you find the signal to Tirolo. You walk that way and after 20 minutes you find yourself on a paved road, you turn on the left direction Dorf Tirolo and keep walking until a signal on the left that says Schloss Tirolo. You follow that trail and you arrive at Tirolo castle through the wine road. On the wayback you can take the same trail until a signal that says Tappeiner Quarazze, going down on the left you find the narrow road (it is hidden and not much visible). After 10 minutes you find yourself on a paved road with a lot of traffic, you walk two minutes on the leftside and you find the entrance of the Tappeiner promenade going back to Meran. At the end of Tappeiner you can keep walking on the Gilf promenade until the Summer promenade in the centre of Meran
3. Meran 2000
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4.5 based on 616 reviews
Reviewed By Melchie11 - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Really great cable car with Mid station on the way up! Ideal if you want to hike back down the valley. We went to the top station. Then had a ride on the Alpine Bob; it was great fun! We then took the middle path as it was a very hot day & walked to the chairlift up to Sarentino; fantastic views! We then had short walk to the Mittager Hutte for lunch. Lovely place to relax. You can see the Dolomites on a clear day. Back down the chairlift again & joined the marked path to walk back up thru the woods to the cable car. Lots of marked paths to higher trails for varying degrees of hiking.
4. Merano High Mountain Trail
5. Meran Waalrunde
6. Merano Centro Storico
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4.5 based on 2,213 reviews
Reviewed By 654patndave831654 - Sydney, Australia
I went to see the Christmas Markets and was amazed. This beautiful city was surrounded by snow peaked mountains. The flowing icy river meandered through the edge of town, with a gorgeous walking pathway alongside. The autumn leaves almost all dropped off but still left a bit of colour behind. The Christmas Markets were full of warmly clad locals and tourists. The mulled wine, wurst, hot pretzels, and cold meats etc filled many stomachs that day. Christmas decorations were a aplenty. I walked through the town, over the bridges and into churches. It was a never ending source of excitement. I loved this city..so much. Will definitely go back.
7. Castello Rametz - Wine Museum
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
The Rametz Castle wine estate is situatet on a hill near to Merano. It's wine growing museum shows all steps of wine producing. Also the medieval and modern cellar are open for public. Between April and November we offer guidet tours from mo-fr at 4.30PM which include a wine tasting experience. In the shop you can taste more wines and grappas of own production.
8. Passeggiata Gilf
9. Passeggiata sul Lungo Passirio
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By Jacson_Kueh - Kuching, Malaysia
The river flowing through this place make it a perfect scene for me, it was a right last minute decision for my unplanned trip to this place and the surprise is more then what I expected. During my visit in Italy , it is a bit wet and raining almost every day, but the day I am here it was a perfect day without rain. Will come back here on my next trip to explore more of this place as I believe I have not covered enough places even on my bike for a day.
10. Castello Principesco
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4.0 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By ANGELOV230 - Milan, Italy
The Prince's Castle is right in the heart of Merano, and it was used by the Tyrolean Princes during their stays in the city. In 1875 it was at risk of being demolished, but it was saved thanks to tradition-conscious inhabitants of Merano. Today it is used for weddings (lower hall), and displays insights into the medieval life habits, thanks to the collections on display of furnitures, kitchen utensils, portraits, musical instruments and weapons. A small jewel, well worth a visit.
