Merano and the surrounding countryside is characterised by orchards, vineyards, subtropical vegetation, breath-takingly high mountains, the promenades, the pathways beside the unique irrigation streams called "Waalwege" and above all, the castle "Schloss Tirol", the medieval home of the counts of Tyrol, which has given its name to the whole province both north and south of the Brennero.
Those and many more features (at least the mild climate) have attracted visitors from all over Europe since time immemorial. Those in search of relaxation can flee to the side valleys, such as Ultental - Val d'Ultimo with its original sunburnt wooden farmhouses, or Passeiertal - Val Passiria, a small Alpine cosmos with high pass routes, all strongly influenced by the traditional Alpine farming culture which is just as alive today as it was centuries ago.
The High Merano Trail
The High Merano Trail (Merano's Alta Via) with an amazing panoramic view, you can admire Val Venosta, the Merano basin, Val Passiria, the Alps of Sarentino, Stubaital and Ötztal. The funicular of Tirolo Hochmuth and the chairlift of Vellau, access to Gruppo Tessa Natural Park excursion area.
Törggelen
"Törggelen" is an ancient local tradition, a period of time in autumn where people meet to taste the "Suser", a sweet, not fully fermented wine, sausages, speck and roast chestnut.
