Things to do in Merano
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Terme Merano
For centuries Terme Merano has been Merano’s main draw. The spa was recently renovated and now revolves around a futuristic glass cube. There’s a staggering 13 indoor and 12 outdoor pools (including a seawater pool with underwater music), though only a couple of them use the town’s actual thermal waters. The range of treatments on offer is equally lengthy, with everything from a South Tyrolean sheep’s-wool bath (€29, 20 minutes) to multiday detox packages. The spa complex is also home to a restaurant and a four-star hotel. Though it has a staff of 100, treatment bookings need to be made at least one month in advance.
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Castel Trauttmansdorff
Exotic plants, an aviary and a rainbow of 100,000-odd tulips (in season) surround Castel Trauttmansdorff, a mid-19th-century castle where Empress Sissi stayed while taking the waters at Merano. Inside the castle, the Touriseum charts the last two centuries of Alpine tourism, from Baedeker-wielding aristocrats to woolly-hatted snowboarding junkies. A garden-set restaurant and a cafe by the waterlily pond both offer a chance to soak up the lush surrounds.
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Funivie Monte Ivigna
Some 6km east of Merano, the Funivia Val di Nova cable car, operated by Funivie Monte Ivigna, carries winter-sports enthusiasts up to Piffling in Merano 2000, a small ski station at 2000m, with 30km of slopes served by five chairlifts, a gondola and a couple of drag lifts. Skiing on the mountain is limited and is best suited to beginners. Bus 1B links Merano train station with the Val di Nova cable car.
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Castel Tirolo
Just outside the town of Tirolo, Castel Tirolo is the new home of the Castel Tirolo Museum, which spans the history of the entire Tyrol. In the keep you’ll find exhibits interpreting the turbulent history of South Tyrol during the 20th century. Many of the displays are rotated on a regular basis. The castle can be reached by taking the chairlift from Merano to Tirolo; trains and buses also serve the village.
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Café König
Merano’s best pasticceria (pastry shop) is an old-fashioned local gathering spot, with a tempting takeaway counter up front, and comfy tables down the back. Great for an espresso and slice of strudel or something more filling. Snacks cost from €3.50.
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Forsterbräu
Set around an atmospheric courtyard, this typically Tyrolean restaurant cooks up a lovely Gulaschsuppe (goulash soup) and a choice of fresh trout dishes. The place is actually part of the Forst brewery concern, making a pint of Forst beer a must.
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Museo Ebraico
The small but intriguing Museo Ebraico is housed in Merano’s synagogue, built in 1901, and recounts the history of Merano’s Jewish population from the early 19th century through to WWII.
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Museo della Donna
Exhibits chronicle 200 years of female fashions at the Museo della Donna, with plenty of period costumes and accessories.
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Forst Brewery
Beer lovers should book in for a tour of the Forst Brewery, just outside Merano. Tours are by advance reservation only.
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Vinoteca Pizzeria Relax
This bottle-lined bar-restaurant is a great place to try a glass or two of Alto Adige’s fine wines, as well as steaming hot pizzas.
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Funivia Val di Nova
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