Merano e dintorni in Alto Adige

On Easter Monday, the racing season opens in Merano with the traditional Haflinger Horse Races, accompanied by a festive parade through the city center featuring horses and riders in South Tyrolean costume.🏇🏁

Celebrating its 130th edition, this unique event is exclusively dedicated to Haflinger horses and combines living heritage with professional sport. A special highlight this year is the nostalgic “Bauerngalopprennen anno dazumal”, where former child riders aged 50 and over return to the track, reviving the spirit of the historic race.

© Haflinger Pferde Sportverein @merano.official @visit.hafling.voeran

In @marling_marlengo it’s all about dumplings.🍴🥓
Whether speck, cheese or spinach dumplings, these South Tyrolean classics are made with high quality ingredients and lots of love. At the dumpling cooking course with farmer Elisabeth you can cook yourself, learn each step and enjoy the results together. A culinary experience for individuals, couples, friends or families that combines tradition and flavor.

Photo 1 © Herb Media
Photo 2, 3 © Trickytine

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The Partschins Waterfall plunges 97 metres over a dramatic rock face and is at its most powerful during spring snowmelt. On sunny days, rainbow mist fills the air, creating a refreshing microclimate. The waterfall is easily reached via marked hiking trails or public transport from Partschins, set within the scenic Zieltal valley.💧⛰

© Helmuth Rier @visitpartschins

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The Apple Trail in Dorf Tirol is a sun-kissed themed walk leading through expansive orchards, offering ever-changing views of Merano and the surrounding mountains.🌸🌿
Along the easy, well-maintained paths, visitors gain fascinating insights into apple cultivation in South Tyrol, from varieties and growing methods to harvest and processing. Numerous information boards and resting spots invite you to explore, pause, and enjoy.

© Benjamin Pfitscher @dorftirol_tirolo

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In the Naturns Region, the St. Proculus Church and its adjoining museum bring some 1 500 years of history to life. The unassuming church houses remarkable pre-Romanesque and Gothic frescoes from the 7th to 14th centuries, including the famous ‘man on a swing’ – one of the oldest preserved mural cycles in the Alpine area. Opposite the church, the underground museum guides visitors through multiple historical eras and displays original frescoes and archaeological finds that reflect the art, faith and everyday life of past generations. ⛪✨

© Fotostudio 2000 @ssvnaturns @st_prokulus_kirche_museum

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Spring brings warm sunshine, blooming orchards and a unique blend of Alpine and Mediterranean atmosphere. In the Lana Region, scenic walks along historic Waalwege irrigation trails, culinary experiences with seasonal specialties and a variety of spring events create the perfect setting to enjoy the season. Mild temperatures, blossoming landscapes and local festivals make it an ideal time to experience South Tyrol.🌷🌤

© Upscale Marketing @lanaregion.it

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