Winter guide
Over the roofs of the city of Merano, Tirolo shows all its beauty during the winter season. Thanks to the sunny location of the village, winter walks and hikes are a unique experience. The ski areas of Merano and surroundings have always attracted skiers and winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world to the holiday village Tirolo. Here you can reach the ski areas Merano 2000, Plan, Monte San Vigilio and Val Senales with a short drive. The surrounding alpine nature is also ideal for snowshoe hikers and skiers.
Enjoy the magical landscape and the crystal clear air. Skiing, cross-country skiing or ice climbing: around Merano 2000, Val Senales and Val d'Ultimo there are hundreds of possibilities and activities for your free time. And at Christmas the Merano Christmas Market offers a special atmosphere. Or enjoy the peace and quiet of a winter hike through the snowy landscape around Merano.
Ski mountaineering enthusiasts can enjoy the best tours in the Merano countryside - let's go!
Christmas Market
From the end of November until the beginning of January, the various Christmas markets across the country enchant and invite you to linger and enjoy the magic winter time.
Around our villa there are various Christmas markets to discover:
- Merano Christmas Market
- Advent Tirolo Castle
- Christmas at Rametz Castle
- Sterntaler - Christmas market in Lana
- Forster Christmas forest
- Farmers' Advent in Scena
SKI AREAS
5 top skiing areas are reachable within a short driving time from us and offer winter sports pleasure for all levels:
- Merano 2000 family ski area
- Ski area Plan at the mountain village of Plan/Pfelders
- Schwemmalm ski area quaint Val d’Ultimo/Ultental Valley
- Romantic Vigiljoch ski area
- Schnalstal Glacier ski area up to 3,200m a.s.l.
SNOWSHOE HIKING
There are a large network of suitable routes throughout Merano and Environs. Easy exploring tours lead through small valleys, across a variety of circular hiking trails, and above the tree line up to scenic mountain plateaus.
Starting points for easy family walks are the Merano 2000 ski area and car-free Vigiljoch mountain near Lana. More demanding summit ascents can be found in the valleys of Val d’Ultimo/Ultental, Val Passiria/Passeiertal and Val Senales/Schnalstal.
WINTER HIKES
Year-round walking and hiking is possible in the Val d’Adige/Etschtal Valley, thanks to the local microclimate and almost constant sunshine.
In winter, sunny hiking paths such as the Falknerpromenade trail, the Tappeinerweg walk, and the Herrschaftsweg trail remain without snow, in contrast to the bustling ski slopes. There are also a number of snow hiking and snowshoeing routes above Tirolo.
ICE SKATING
The ice skating rink in Dorf Tirol/Tirolo offers a lot of fun for the whole family.
The "Meranarena" Ice Rink near the Merano/Meran town center features both indoor and outdoor ice skating.
SLEDDING
The five ski areas in and around Merano/Meran offer countless possibilities for family-friendly rides along natural downhill tracks. The 3.5 km long sled run on the Schnalstal Glacier is the longest of its kind in the area, stretching from Lazaun to Maso Corto/Kurzras. The Merano 2000 family ski area also features the Alpin Bob toboggan ride, a bobsled run on rails for additional fun. Other breath-taking descents suitable for both adults and children include the natural Moscha sled run in the Schwemmalm ski area and the Vigiljoch sled run. In the tranquil and self-contained ski area of Pfleders in Val Passiria/Passeiertal Valley, there is the option of sledding along a natural slope with numerous bends as well as a less demanding track more suitable for families with children.
Those without their own equipment can rent a sled at any of the ski areas or from one of the nearby mountain inns and restaurants.
Christmas Market
From the end of November until the beginning of January, the various Christmas markets across the country enchant and invite you to linger and enjoy the magic winter time.
Around our villa there are various Christmas markets to discover:
- Merano Christmas Market
- Advent Tirolo Castle
- Christmas at Rametz Castle
- Sterntaler - Christmas market in Lana
- Forster Christmas forest
- Farmers' Advent in Scena
SKI AREAS
5 top skiing areas are reachable within a short driving time from us and offer winter sports pleasure for all levels:
- Merano 2000 family ski area
- Ski area Plan at the mountain village of Plan/Pfelders
- Schwemmalm ski area quaint Val d’Ultimo/Ultental Valley
- Romantic Vigiljoch ski area
- Schnalstal Glacier ski area up to 3,200m a.s.l.
SNOWSHOE HIKING
There are a large network of suitable routes throughout Merano and Environs. Easy exploring tours lead through small valleys, across a variety of circular hiking trails, and above the tree line up to scenic mountain plateaus.
Starting points for easy family walks are the Merano 2000 ski area and car-free Vigiljoch mountain near Lana. More demanding summit ascents can be found in the valleys of Val d’Ultimo/Ultental, Val Passiria/Passeiertal and Val Senales/Schnalstal.
WINTER HIKES
Year-round walking and hiking is possible in the Val d’Adige/Etschtal Valley, thanks to the local microclimate and almost constant sunshine.
In winter, sunny hiking paths such as the Falknerpromenade trail, the Tappeinerweg walk, and the Herrschaftsweg trail remain without snow, in contrast to the bustling ski slopes. There are also a number of snow hiking and snowshoeing routes above Tirolo.
ICE SKATING
The ice skating rink in Dorf Tirol/Tirolo offers a lot of fun for the whole family.
The "Meranarena" Ice Rink near the Merano/Meran town center features both indoor and outdoor ice skating.
SLEDDING
The five ski areas in and around Merano/Meran offer countless possibilities for family-friendly rides along natural downhill tracks. The 3.5 km long sled run on the Schnalstal Glacier is the longest of its kind in the area, stretching from Lazaun to Maso Corto/Kurzras. The Merano 2000 family ski area also features the Alpin Bob toboggan ride, a bobsled run on rails for additional fun. Other breath-taking descents suitable for both adults and children include the natural Moscha sled run in the Schwemmalm ski area and the Vigiljoch sled run. In the tranquil and self-contained ski area of Pfleders in Val Passiria/Passeiertal Valley, there is the option of sledding along a natural slope with numerous bends as well as a less demanding track more suitable for families with children.
Those without their own equipment can rent a sled at any of the ski areas or from one of the nearby mountain inns and restaurants.
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