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Castles & Palaces

Castles

South Tyrol, land of castles and palaces

South Tyrol and the holiday area of Merano and Environs are considered a land of castles and palaces. There are two highly impressive castles in Naturno/Naturns alone, both of which are privately owned: Hochnaturns Castle, which looms majestically over the village and Dornsberg Castle situated between Naturno and Plaus.

The following castles and mansions can be visited in the area:
- Churburg Castle in Sluderno/Schluderns boasts the largest private collection of arms and armor in Europe
- Kastelbell Castle features a courtyard, old kitchen, castle chapel and the residential wing of the former count family
- The Prince’s Castle in Merano/Meran,
- Tyrol Castle in the village of Tirolo/Dorf Tirol as the former ancestral castle of the Counts of Tyrol, which today houses the South Tyrol Museum of Cultural and Provincial History
- The Castle of the Counts of Merano features an armory, drawing room and picture gallery
- Lebensberg Castle in Cermes/Tscherms, one of the most beautiful residences in Merano and Environs.
Fahlburg Castle in Prissian/Prissiano
Fahlburg Castle in Prissian/Prissiano
The Fahlburg Castle, originally „Tower of Vall“, was built during the 13th Century and owned by the Lords von Zobel. After the extinction of this family, there ...
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Mareccio / Maretsch castle
Mareccio / Maretsch castle
The XIII century castle, situated right behind the hystoric city centre, is surrounded by fields of the fine Lagrein grapevines and has stunning views of the ...
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Castle Payersberg
Castle Payersberg
High above Nals, on a rocky mountain ledge at the edge of the Sirmian river canyon, you find the ruins of Castle Payersberg. The castle was built during the ...
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Castle Schwanburg
Castle Schwanburg
At the exit of the Sirmian river canyon, just below Castle Payersberg, you will find the well-presented, occupied and cultivated Schwanburg. The fortress, ...
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Spauregg Castle
Spauregg Castle
This stately home dates back to the XII century and is owned by the descendants of Knight Franz Ferdinand von und zu Goldegg. The splendid gardens are the home ...
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Wehrburg Castle in Prissian/Prissiano
Wehrburg Castle in Prissian/Prissiano
Wehrburg Castle was built during the 13th century and was owned for more than five centuries by the Lords von Andrian-Wehrburg whose dynasty was extinct in ...
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Naturns  I  Naturno Naturns I Naturno 7 days ago
Naturns  I  Naturno

🍷 Wein & Genuss in Naturns✨
Zwischen sonnenverwöhnten Weinbergen und alpiner Bergkulisse lädt Naturns zum Genießen ein.🥰 Ob bei einer Weinverkostung direkt beim Winzer (jeden Donnerstag), einem genussvollen Abend im Restaurant oder beim Schlendern durch das Dorfzentrum.☀️

Wir freuen uns auf euch!❤

📸: IDM Südtirol_Manuel Ferrigato

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🍷 Vino & piacere a Naturno✨
Tra vigneti baciati dal sole e un suggestivo panorama alpino, Naturno invita a gustare la vita.🥰
Che sia una degustazione di vini direttamente dal viticoltore (ogni giovedì), una cena raffinata al ristorante o una passeggiata rilassante nel centro del paese.☀️

Vi aspettiamo con gioia! ❤

📸: IDM Alto Adige_Manuel Ferrigato

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Naturns  I  Naturno Naturns I Naturno 7 days ago
Naturns  I  Naturno

‼️Achtung‼️ - Freibad, Kinderbecken und Liegewiese der Erlebnistherme bleiben 𝗛𝗘𝗨𝗧𝗘 geschlossen.

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‼️Attenzione‼️ – la piscina esterna, la piscina per bambini ed il prato esterno della Termeavventura Naturno rimangono 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗨𝗦𝗜 𝗢𝗚𝗚𝗜.

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naturns_naturno naturns_naturno 8 days ago
naturns_naturno

🍎 South Tyrolean "Apfelstrudel"

👩‍🍳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩:
Cream butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and milk. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Knead into a smooth dough and chill for 30 minutes.

𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨:
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Mix with sugar, toasted breadcrumbs, raisins, pine nuts, rum, vanilla sugar, and lemon zest.

𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘭:
Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 40 × 20 cm / 16 × 8 in) and place on a greased baking tray. Spread the apple filling in the center, fold in the sides, and roll up. Brush with beaten egg.

𝘉𝘢𝘬𝘦:
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (355 °F) for about 35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

📝 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩:
125 g butter
125 g powdered sugar or granulated sugar
1 pinch grated lemon zest
½ packet vanilla sugar
1 tbsp milk
1 egg
250 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch of salt

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨:
600 g South Tyrolean apples (e.g. Golden Delicious)
50 g sugar
50 g breadcrumbs, toasted in a little butter
40 g raisins
20 g pine nuts
2 tbsp rum
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 pinch grated lemon zest

𝘈𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥:
1 egg (for brushing)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Butter for greasing the baking sheet

📸: IDM Südtirol_Marion Lafogler

#naturns #naturno #apple #apples #baking #southtyrol #südtirol #apfelstrudel #südtirolerapfel #backen #altoadige #strudeldimele #altoadigedascoprire #altoadigedavivere

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Naturns  I  Naturno Naturns I Naturno 9 days ago
Naturns  I  Naturno

🌞Sommer in der Alpin Arena Schnals!🚠

Kommt mit auf ein unvergessliches Cabrio-Adventure in der Alpin Arena Schnals! Die neue Gletscherseilbahn bringt dich von 2.011 auf beeindruckende 3.212 Meter – und das mit einer besonderen Aussicht!😍

In der Alpin Arena Schnals erwartet euch ein Sommer voller Möglichkeiten:
🥾 Wandern mit Weitblick
🧗‍♂️ Klettersteig "Larix"
🍝 Südtiroler Genuss auf den verschiedenen Hütten
🏎 Action auf den Berg-Ferraris - die Mountaincarts Lazaun
📸 Und natürlich: atemberaubende Fotospots ohne Ende!

Bereit für euer Sommerabenteuer?🥰

📸: Alpin Arena Schnals_Wisthaler

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🌞Estate nell’Alpin Arena Senales!🚠

Vieni a vivere una Cabrio-Adventure indimenticabile nell’Alpin Arena Senales! La nuova funivia del ghiacciaio ti porta da 2.011 a ben 3.212 metri – con una vista davvero speciale!😍

Nell’Alpin Arena Senales vi aspetta un’estate ricca di emozioni:
🥾 Escursioni con vista mozzafiato
🧗‍♂️ Via ferrata "Larix"
🍝 Gusto altoatesino nei rifugi della zona
🏎 Adrenalina sui "Ferrari di montagna" – i Mountaincarts Lazaun
📸 E naturalmente: spot fotografici da sogno senza fine!

Pronti per la vostra avventura estiva?🥰

📸: Alpin Arena Schnals_Wisthaler

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naturns_naturno naturns_naturno 11 days ago
naturns_naturno

⛰ 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 – 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀⛰

Since 1985, the Merano High Mountain Trail has guided hikers through one of South Tyrol’s most breathtaking landscapes – circling the Texel Group, with stunning views, rustic mountain huts, and living traditions. ✨

As we celebrate its 40th anniversary, we honor not just a trail, but all those who built it, maintain it, and keep it alive with their passion.🥰 Here’s to 100 kilometers of nature, culture, and unforgettable moments – and to many more years at high altitude!❤

📸: Naturno Tourist Association_Fotostudio2000

#naturns #naturno #meranohighmountaintrail #40years #hiking #mountains #outdoor #whataview #inthemountains #southtyrol #südtirol #wandern #meranerhöhenweg #berge #aussichtgenießen #texelgruppe #altoadige #altaviadimerano #escursioni #montagne #bellavista

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Naturns  I  Naturno Naturns I Naturno 12 days ago
Naturns  I  Naturno

⛰𝟰𝟬 𝗝𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛ö𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗲𝗴 – 𝗘𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗴, 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘁⛰
(1985-2025)

Seit 1985 führt der Meraner Höhenweg Wanderer durch eine der schönsten Landschaften Südtirols – rund um die Texelgruppe, mit grandiosen Ausblicken, urigen Hütten und gelebter Tradition.✨

Zum 40-jährigen Bestehen feiern wir nicht nur einen Weg, sondern auch all jene, die ihn geschaffen, gepflegt und mit Leben erfüllt haben.🥰 Ein Hoch auf 100 Kilometer Natur, Kultur und unvergessliche Momente – und auf viele weitere Jahre in luftiger Höhe!❤

Was ist euer Lieblings-Teilstück auf dem Meraner Höhenweg?👇

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns_Fotostudio2000

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⛰𝟰𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹’𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼 – 𝗨𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲⛰

Dal 1985 l’Alta Via di Merano accompagna gli escursionisti attraverso uno dei paesaggi più affascinanti dell’Alto Adige – attorno al Gruppo di Tessa, con panorami mozzafiato, rifugi autentici e tradizione viva.✨

Nel 40° anniversario non celebriamo solo un sentiero, ma anche tutte le persone che lo hanno creato, curato e animato con passione.🥰 Un brindisi a 100 chilometri di natura, cultura e momenti indimenticabili – e a tanti altri anni in alta quota!❤

Qual è il vostro tratto preferito dell’Alta Via di Merano?👇

📸: Associazione Turistica di Naturno_Fotostudio2000

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