Scoprire consapevolmente Merano e dintorni

Merano and its surroundings invite you to discover nature, culture, and enjoyment in harmony with people and the environment – mindfully, slowly, and inspiring in every season.

Here, Alpine width meet Mediterranean flair: Winter sports in the Passeier valley, Ultental valley and Merano 2000 meet sunny promenades around the spa town. From May, peak tours in Hafling, Vöran, Partschins, and along the historic irrigation ditches paths (Waalwege). Thermal baths and regional cuisine provide relaxation. In spring, the Blossom Courtyard Festival in Lana and the Asparagus Weeks in Nals attract, in autumn, Törggele evenings and wine tastings, as well as themed paths such as the Apple Path and the Chestnut Experience Path. Several locations are certified as sustainable according to the criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).


What does sustainability mean in Merano and its surroundings?

In a world full of speed and sensory overload, the nature around Merano invites you to pause and live more consciously. Sustainability here is not a trend, but a lived tradition – in the spa town of Merano, in Partschins, and Tschögglberg, which are already officially certified as sustainable destinations with the South Tyrol sustainability label.

The Merano and surrounding holiday region offers special places in every season where you can experience nature mindfully – from Mediterranean promenades to Alpine peaks.

• Tschögglberg: Hut hikes and summit tours
• Partschins and Passeiertal: Waterfalls and hiking experiences between historic irrigation ditches paths (Waalwege) and high Alpine tours
• Marling, Scena, and Algund: Relaxed hiking along old water courses
• Ultental and Deutschnonsberg: Tranquil forests and rustic mountain landscapes
• Tisens-Prissian: An event for body, mind, and soul "TESANA – AusZEIT for you"
• Lana and Nals: Gastronomic festivals such as the Blossom Courtyard Festival and the Asparagus Weeks
• Dorf Tirol and Völlan: Themed paths such as the Apple Path and the Chestnut Experience Path
• Pfelders: Winter hiking, gentle mobility

 

Relax sustainably and enjoy traditionally

Sustainability also means bringing body and mind into harmony. In Merano and its surroundings, this is achieved through regional cuisine and soothing wellness offerings:

• Terme Merano: Thermal water and spa certified as a sustainable tourist facility by EarthCheck
• Regional cuisine with products from local farmers

 

And since sustainability also comes through the stomach: More and more vegan delicacies and conscious eating shape the culinary landscape around Merano. For example, the Merano Vegan Festival shows how enjoyment and responsibility can harmonise perfectly – new recipes, creative flavours, and a philosophy that tastes like the future."

Merano and its surroundings show that sustainable tourism does not mean renunciation, but enrichment. The connection between nature, culture, and mindfulness makes the region a pioneer in responsible travel – and with pride, we can say that 4 out of 14 destinations have already achieved sustainability certification:

• Merano
• Tschögglberg
• Partschins
• Passeiertal

But this is just the beginning and motivates us to continue striving for results that increasingly reflect the sustainable philosophy of Merano and its holiday destinations.