As Nature reawakens from its winter slumber, the vegetation around Meran/Merano takes on vivid colours. With the magnificent Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle set to reopen in April, apple blossoms beckon and the inviting Waalwege water-canal trails above the valley are ideal for brisk springtime walks. Together with its satellite villages (Schenna/Scena, Naturns/Naturno, Algund/Lagundo & Partschins/Parcines), the famed Spa town on the Passer river promises a varied events programme under the banner Meran in Spring. This includes farm markets and flower festivals, organised hikes, artistic botanical gardens, live workshops and music performances, besides a light seasonal cuisine to tickle the palate.