During a holiday in Merano and its surroundings, the different contrasts, blending harmoniously, immediately catch the eye, Mediterranean vegetation and snow-capped peaks. Medieval arcades and Art Nouveau villas. Traditional dishes and international cuisine. German and Italian languages. Infinite nature and urban views. So, walk with your eyes and heart open and you will never cease to be amazed.
Boutiques with Italian fashion and international trends. Local crafts, regional products... and the list goes on. For a break, stop in one of the bars and restaurants on the Lungo Passirio promenade.
Stunning architecture. Numerous pools to regenerate. A huge outdoor park. Highly effective rituals. A tasty and well-constructed menu. As a guest at Villa Helvetia, you will receive a 10% discount on the entrance fee.
A glimpse of white peaks from a palm-fringed beach. Pass by the metre-high cacti in the semi-desert of succulents. Watch dragonflies and koi carp in the lily pond. In the eighty outdoor spaces of the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, plants from all over the world grow and flourish, attracting with their colours, scents and myriad shapes.
One of the most famous paths in Merano is doubtlessly the Tappeiner Promenade (Tappeinerweg), which takes promenaders from the city centre along the hillside of Monte di Merano (Küchelberg). Moreover it is one of the most beautiful high promenades all over Europe, offering a mixture of Alpine and Mediterranean vegetation, combined with a fantastic panoramic view. Pines, cedars, olive trees, eucalyptus, bamboo, magnolias, agaves, aloes and prickly pears astonish promenaders.