Winter holidays in Schenna

This is a wonderful day for a winter walk through the snowy landscape. Breathe in deeply and enjoy nature all around you. The mild climate of Schenna also entices hikers during the winter season. Those who enjoy skiing and toboggan runs will take pleasure in their holiday in the sunny and family-friendly ski area Meran 2000. The ski region is situated only four kilometres from Schenna. With the brand new mountain cable-car, it can be reached in only seven minutes from the valley. Our little guests can avail of the Alpine bob, the natural toboggan run, the new ‘Lucki‘s Kinderland‘ with winter kindergarten, as well as the baby lift.

There are cross-country trails, hiking routes, three hire stations, as well as ski and snow-board schools. Guided snow-shoe hiking trips allow you to conquer the winter wonderland in a less noisy way. However, it not only snows in the mountains. The village of Schenna and the spa town of Meran are also beautifully decorated during the pre-Christmas season. Enjoy the famous Christmas Market.

The ski area of Merano 2000 offers 40 kilometres of pure fun on the slopes, mild temperatures, and plenty of places to eat complete with spacious sun terraces. Skiers, snowboarders, and free riders will find wide runs suitable for all skill levels.

The wild curves of the sledding trail and the Alpine Bob toboggan ride hold great fun in store for groups and families. Those seeking a real athletic challenge can do some ice climbing; paragliding—tandem flights included—is also on offer.

Directly at the mountain terminal, you will find ‘Lucki‘s Kinderland‘, the new open air kindergarden, named after its Hafling mascot. At the ski school, kids can take their first steps on skies or a snowboard. There is sufficient space to play and three large carpets make the ascent easier for small kids.
The Merano 2000 Ski School offer private lessons and group courses throughout the season as well as special courses for children. In addition to skiing technique, instructors also teach snowboarding and disciplines such as New School, in a very engaging way.

If you can walk, you also can walk using snow-shoes. No wonder that this sporty walking is becoming more and more of a trend. The Sarn Valley Alps, high above the holiday village of Schenna, offer the ideal terrain – and many interesting destinations. Explore the Meran 2000 skiing region by foot ..... on snow-shoes!

Unlimited spaces, undiscovered and hidden from many walkers. On snow-shoes, it is no problem to push straight into the white winter world, which usually only open to skiers. For this type of snow fun, you don’t need any know-how – apart from having some experience walking in the Alps, if you want to undertake a longer excursion. In the midst of South Tyrol, there are suitable destinations for beginners, as well as advanced snow-shoe hikers. The slightly steep slopes and sunny high plateaus of the Sarn Valley Alps are ideal to try out your first steps. Base camp for beginners as well as the advanced in the Meran 2000 skiing region, is the holiday village of Schenna.

If you do not own snow-shoes, you can hire a pair at the mountain terminal at the Piffing Kopfl. A well marked winter hiking network of trails invites you to a variety of tours. If you are interested in a comfortable walk, look out for a walk to one of the huts in the skiing region.