Merano
What you need to know before you go
Merano is the definition of idyllic. An alpine town with long held therapeutic traditions, it's tucked into a lush valley of rolling hills and blooming flowers, woven with leafy boulevards and dotted elegant Art Nouveau buildings. Here, it's all about spa hotels and R&R, though it also features a big dose of German culture, health-focused amenities, and a handful of fascinating attractions.
There's the fantastical Trauttmansdorff Castle, with its tranquil terraced gardens. Meanwhile, linked to the town by cable car is Merano 2000 – a resort on the slopes of Ifinger Mountain, that offers hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.
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10 Things to Do in Merano in a Day
Read itMerano in the South Tyrol region can be one of the most unique Italian cities you’ll ever visit – it’s more Austrian than Italian. Lovely medieval hilltop castles backed by the dolomite Alpine foothills, apple orchards besides vineyards, a heritage in beer and strudels, and some road signs in both Italian and German make up this pretty mountain town.
Most of the Middle Ages churches and Art Nouveau landmarks are within the city limits, along the northern riverbank of the Passer River. To admire the scenic countryside, try walking Sissi’s Path that’ll lead you towards Trauttmansdorff Castle. Spare some time to unwind at one of this spa town’s thermal baths – Merano’s a spa town, after all.
