How to get to Merano: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide on how to get to Merano by train, plane, car and bus. All connections and local transport in South Tyrol's spa gem.
Travel guide to Merano
Everything you need to visit Merano: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Merano in 2 days: spas, gardens and walks among the Alps
A 2-day itinerary for Merano: from Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens to the Thermal Baths, along winter and summer promenades, between Habsburg arcades and hidden farmsteads.
Where to stay in Merano: areas, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Merano: best areas in South Tyrol's spa town, accommodation types, budget tips and advice for every type of traveller.
Where to eat in Merano: Knödel, spas and apple orchards
Guide to the flavours of Merano: Knödel, Schlutzkrapfen, strudel and the best restaurants, Stuben and farms among the vineyards and apple orchards of the Merano basin.
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Articles about Merano
Sentiero degli Dei (Agerola–Bomerano Section): The Amalfi Coast from Above, Without the Crowds
The lesser-known stretch of the Sentiero degli Dei traces the ridges above Agerola through abandoned terraces, prickly p…
Pergine Valsugana: the lakeside castle and the landscapes that Vienna loved
Overlooking Lake Caldonazzo, Pergine is home to a medieval castle converted into a hotel and a historic centre that Alpi…
Cascate del Mulino at Saturnia: the Maremma's Free Thermal Pools
Cascate del Mulino at Saturnia: travertine pools at 37°C with free access in the Maremma. A complete guide with timing t…
The Secret Path of the Gods: Agerola to Positano via Monte Tre Calli
The high variant of the Sentiero degli Dei climbs Monte Tre Calli at 1,122m, rewarding hikers with crowd-free panoramas …
Cycling Italy's Sun Route: From the Brenner Pass to Bologna
The Ciclovia del Sole links the Brenner to Bologna across 360 km of cycle paths through alpine valleys, Trentino orchard…
Cycling the Adige from Merano to Verona: 300 km Downhill Between Two Worlds
The Adige cycle path links the Italian Tyrol to the Veneto: 300 km mostly downhill, through blossoming apple orchards, c…
Christmas in the Borghi: An Authentic Alternative to the Crowded Christmas Markets
Forget Bolzano's markets and commercial light displays. The most genuine Italian Christmas lives in the borghi where it'…
Val d'Ultimo and the Thousand-Year-Old Larches
Val d'Ultimo (Ultental), a side valley above Bolzano, has deliberately stayed off the great South Tyrolean circuits. Amo…
The Val Venosta train, among apple orchards and abbeys
From Merano to Malles, in South Tyrol, a scenic railway crosses the driest valley in the Alps among orchards and the Mar…
How to travel light: the practical guide to essential packing
How to travel light with a single bag: real 2026 dimensions, the 100 ml rule, power banks and the method for packing ess…
Living nativity scenes and Christmas traditions in Italy's villages
Living nativity scenes and Christmas markets in Italy's villages: Gangi, Sutera, Bard, Sauris and others to experience i…
Little-known Christmas markets in Italy: Trentino, Friuli and Piedmont far from the crowds
Little-known Christmas markets in Italy: Alpine villages of Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli and Piedmont without the queues …