Sights worth seeing ...

There is a lot to discover around Merano in South Tyrol. And not only for nature lovers, but for culturally interested vacationers as well. The surroundings of Völlan are rich in sightseeing: museums, castles and gardens enrich this vacation spot. Sometimes it is not possible to decide what is worth seeing during the holiday. Therefore this list of possibilities is indispensable.

  • Women’s Museum Evelyn Ortner, Merano
  • Touriseum, Museum of Tourism, Merano
  • Tirol Castle, South Tyrolean Museum of History, Dorf Tirol
  • Typewriter Museum Peter Mitterhofer, Partschins
  • Andreas Hofer Museum, St. Leonhard in Passeier
  • Schenna Castle



The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

 

The blooming gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are situated on the sunniest slopes on the outskirts of Merano.

An enthralling botanical garden awaits! Plants from all over the world are collected here, however typical South Tyrolean landscapes are featured. Numerous paths meander through the sloping water gardens and terrace gardens, leading to a garden for the senses or to the Japanese gardens, up to the cacti and succulent filled hillside, or to the cultivated plants of the south like olive trees and grape vines.

 

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Ötzi Museum, Museum of Archeology

The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano displays the glacier mummy known as „Ötzi“ and he has brought a surge of visitors to the city. Tourists from all over the globe visit this museum - and it is really worth it.

Not only is the Ice Man of interest, but his history and belongings are of special interest. The visitor is presented with the tools, clothing, and other objects found with the mummy, as well as other impressive exhibits portraying archaeological artefacts. 

Photo archive: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology – www.iceman.it

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Culture

Cultural attractions in the surrounding area, all reachable within an hour:

  • Parish Church Niederlana with its famous Schnatterpeck winged-altar
  • Tyrol Castle with the Provincial Museum
  • Runkelstein Castle near Bolzano with its museum
  • Juval Castle belonging to Reinhold Messner near Naturns
  • Lebenberg Castle in Tscherms
  • Country Life and Farming Museum in Völlan
  • Fruit Tree Museum in Lana
  • Churburg Castle in Schluderns with an extensive collection of knightly armor 
  • Neustift Monastery near Brixen
  • Archeo Park in Schnals
  • Messner Mountain Museum – Sigmundskron Castle, Firmian

We will provide you with tips and information about opening times, other alternatives, and worthwhile excursions.