Mountain village & spa town
The most beautiful combination for your time-out
Alpine charm meets refined flair. Sunny mountain slopes meet Mediterranean gardens. And right in between lies Hohenwart. Is there a better combination than Schenna and Meran? A place that offers space - and a place that inspires. Two worlds just minutes apart, yet each entirely unique.
Schenna is a place full of light: gentle slopes, orchards, panoramic views down to Meran and up to the Mutspitze. A village that preserves its traditions, celebrates its festivals and where life flows at an easy pace. Nature is vast, yet never far away.
And just a few minutes below lies Meran – the spa town with its distinctive atmosphere:
palms, promenades, gardens, boutiques, art & culture, balmy evenings. A town for strolling, discovering and breathing deeply. Where will you go first?
A visit to Schenna Castle, the mausoleum of Archduke Johann, or simply a stroll through the village centre with its small boutiques and inviting cafés… discover the charm of our village.
The Schenna Waalweg is one of many in the Meran basin. It leads from the Masul gorge above the village through spruce forests and apple orchards into the Naif Valley. Alpine water flows along the channels from April to November.
Around a dozen farms in Schenna sell their own produce directly - from fruit, wine and vinegar to cheese, speck and herbs. Guided tours and tastings at local wineries can also be arranged.
The three cable cars in Schenna - Verdins, Taser and Meran 2000 - whisk you away into the hiking and adventure areas above the village. In the Hirzer region, on the Schenna mountain and on Meran 2000, nature, experiences and indulgence await.
Built around 1350, Schenna Castle gained significance among Tyrolean castles under Archduke Johann of Austria. Discover the largest private collection dedicated to Andreas Hofer, along with paintings, portraits, antique furniture and everyday artifacts.
Schenna and Meran - two worlds, one feeling of south and mountains that lingers long after.
The spa town is a paradise for walkers, with routes such as the Passer promenade, Gilf promenade and the Tappeinerweg. The latter stretches for three kilometres from Meran to Gratsch and offers wonderful views over the town.
Garden landscapes from around the world, artist-designed pavilions, a lily pond with café, interactive stations and even live animals await you in the gardens. Inside the castle, the “Touriseum” takes you through 200 years of Alpine and South Tyrolean tourism history.
The Meran racecourse, covering around 40 hectares, is one of the most important equestrian venues in Europe. The most famous events include the Haflinger race on Easter Monday and the Grand Prix of Meran over 5,000 metres.
Held each year in late summer at the Meran Kurhaus, the South Tyrol Festival Meran brings together symphonic concerts, chamber music, jazz and world music. Some of the world’s most renowned orchestras have performed here. Here you can discover offers for festival guests.
The 400 m-long Meran arcades are the longest in Europe and look back on an 800-year history. At the end of this shopping street begins the Steinach quarter, the oldest part of the town.
Would you like to see even more?
We are happy to provide many more tips for sights and excursion destinations in South Tyrol and beyond. Whether you are more interested in nature, culture, history or architecture - there is something for everyone here.
Local tourism associations regularly organise guided tours and excursions around our bike hotel near Meran.
For memories that linger.
