Tschintschhof, Jenesien

Rough, rustic and traditional: in some communities in South Tyrol and the Alpine region, ancient carnival customs have been preserved. The winter is bid farewell with a lot of noise and fanfare in accordance with traditional customs and with an astonishing wealth of facets. There is hooting, rattling, croaking and ringing for all it's worth – as long as it’s loud and colourful.

Self-sufficient, sustainable, visionary: Verena and Erhard from the Spitalerhof farm in Vöran on the Tschögglberg mountain grow vegetables and run a small livestock farm to provide for themselves and their three children Mia, Lucy and Juri.

When it comes to planning a family holiday, there are plenty of criteria to consider. From child-friendly activities to comfortable accommodation and scenic beauty - the wish list is long. But there is one place that makes sure you tick all these boxes with ease: Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 in Merano and Environs in South Tyrol.