Merano is a popular tourist destination especially for Germans and Italians. In the summer, there are concerts on the promenade almost daily, and there are fine walks around the city and in the surrounding hills, not least "Meran/o 2000", where there is also skiing in winter.

Always fascinating, Merano is also a historical spa town where hospitality and tourism reside in its soul. Here, Tyrolean Alpine traditions are fused with a cosmopolitan Italian lifestyle, creating a distinctive world-renowned cuisine.

Merano is a small but very fine spa town in the heart of South Tyrol. 40,000 inhabitants of German and Italian mother tongues live peacefully together here, providing a unique mix of cuisine, culture, languages and customs. The medieval old town and surrounding districts are surrounded by medium and high mountains and characteristic valleys.

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 city of Merano and its immediate surroundings are not without reason considered the pearl of South Tyrol. The spa town lies at the confluence of the Adige and Passer rivers and had already gained a reputation as one of the most popular health resorts in Europe during the Belle Epoque.

Take a few days to explore Merano and its surroundings! You will especially like the old town of Merano with its numerous medieval witnesses. Did you know that Merano's Portici, with its modern stores, dates back to the 13th century?

Despite the palm trees, you're closer to Vienna than Rome. Apart from its old-fashioned charms, Merano also makes an attractive urban base for skiing, cycling or hiking nearby. Let a local expert craft your dream trip. Explore Merano (Meran) holidays and discover the best time and places to …

The spa town of Merano lies in the heart of the region of South Tyrol on the southern side of the Alps. Due to its location, this multicultural city is considered as the gateway to the south of Europe, as well as a meeting place between different cultures.