Merano spring
23. – 26 April 2020Location: Merano and surrounding area
A festival that encompasses different initiatives to enhance and creatively use the green spaces of Merano. As part of the “Merano Spring“, amongst other things, themed pathways will be formed and events implemented with the focus on "Art and Nature“. A supporting programme, rich in variety, will round off the event.
Information: www.meran.eu
South Tyrol balance
April - June 2020Location: Merano and surrounding area
Step out for a time and find your own happy medium. Unwind, feel at ease and enjoy time for yourself: South Tyrol Balance is a proposal for all, who, during the spring months of April to June, wish to do something for their vitality and zest for life. In the Merano region the localities of Merano, Lagundo, Marlengo, Scena, the Passiria Valley, Lana and surroundings, Parcines, Naturno, the Senales Valley, Nalles, Avelengo-Verano-Merano 2000 (skiing and hiking area), the Ultimo Valley and Tesimo-Prissiano offer selected adventures and experiences appropriate to these themes.
Information: www.suedtirol.info/balance
Blossom festival days in Lana
01. – 19. April 2020
Location: Lana
One of the highlights of the blossom festival days is the rural pleasure mile in the middle of the historic village centre of Lana. Approximately 30 farmers stalls and four gastronomy stalls await you with their own healthy products that are labelled with the "Roter Hahn“ seal of quality and are presented by the producers themselves.
Information: Lana Tourism Association, Tel. +39 0473 561 770, www.lana.info
Lagundo flower and plant market
April/May 2020Location: Lagundo / Algund
A large diversity of plants and flowers as well as an array of other appealing products from the northern Italian region await selection by the visitor. The range on offer includes the most diverse Mediterranean plants. In addition, different varieties of fruit and berry species, among them many old varieties, and a large selection of different types of roses, balcony flowers, vegetable plants and herbs are offered.
Information: Lagundo / Algund Tourism Association, Tel. +39 0473 448 600, www.algund.info
Asfaltart 2020(street artists festival)
12. – 14. June 2020Location: Merano
The 14th International Street Artists Festival. Children and adults alike delight in the colourful programme of the International Street Artist Festival "Asfaltart“. Clowns, puppet show performers, trapeze artists, jugglers, pantomime acts and acrobats can all be gazed at in amazement during the festival.
Information: Kurverwaltung Meran, Tel. +39 0473 272 000, www.asfaltart.it & www.meran.eu
Traditional Mountain Fire - Celebration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
21. June 2020Location: South Tyrol
The ancient custom of lighting fires for the Sacred Heart of Jesus celebration has taken place in South Tyrol since 1796. It dates back to the time of the midsummer festival celebrations and underwent a patriotic reinterpretation in the Tyrolean freedom wars (1796 – 1809). The fires are set alight all along the mountain ridges and on the slopes until late into the night.
Information: South Tyrol Tourism Information, Tel. +39 0471 999 999, www.suedtirol.info
38th South Tyrol Jazz Festival
26. June – 05. July 2020Location: Merano
Renowned jazz musicians from South Tyrol and the most diverse of countries appear in unique settings and enthral with unbridled playing joy; for example at the Kallmünz Castle in Merano or at the Fahlburg Castle in Prissiano – Tesimo.
Information: Kurverwaltung Meran, Tel. +39 0473 272 000, www.suedtiroljazzfestival.com
Long Thursday in Lana
June/August 2020Location: Lana
June to August is the time of the “Long Thursday“ in the centre of Lana. These evenings have enjoyed enormous popularity for years, allowing for an exuberant atmosphere in the hot summer evenings with an entertainment programme rich in variety.
Merano town festival
07. – 08 August 2020Location: Merano
Abundant gastronomy, music and entertainment in the centre of Merano, organised by the tradition-rich societies of Merano. Whoever wishes to truly experience Merano should not miss the 2020 town festival.
Information: facebook.com/MeranerStadtfest/
Merano autumn
Beginning of September to the middle of November 2020Location: Merano and surrounding area
The Merano autumn is fittingly celebrated in all its colourful splendour. The events are just as colourful as the spa town and its surrounding areas. The focal point of the events are all the pleasures of the grape harvest and fruit harvest as well as folklore and tradition. Selected businesses in Merano and the surrounding areas offer typical autumn dishes and regional products.
Information: www.merano-suedtirol.it/meranerherbst
Grape festival
16. – 18. October 2020Location: Merano
The Merano grape festival is a harvest festival, extremely rich in tradition, whose highlight every year is the great festival procession of various bands and magnificently decorated floats through the town centre.
Information: Kurverwaltung Meran, Tel. +39 0473 272 000, www.meran.eu
"Keschtnriggl" chestnut days festival
October/November 2020Location: Foiana / Völlan, Tesimo / Tisens
During these days, the visitor will gain an insight into the culture and traditions of this region and learn interesting facts about sweet chestnuts and their importance to the area.
Selected restaurants will spoil you with traditional and modern chestnut dishes, ensuring culinary surprises.
Information: www.keschtnriggl.it/programm.html
Merano wine festival
06. – 10. November 2020Location: Merano
This is one of the most exclusive and elegant wine and food events ever: Wine producers from Italy but also from all over the world present their top products at the "Merano Wine Festival“. Organic and bio-dynamically produced wines also form a focal point of the festival.
Information: Kurverwaltung Meran, Tel. +39 0473 272 000, www.meranowinefestival.com
Christmas in Merano
29. November 2019 – 06. January 2020Location: Merano
The Merano Christmas Market is surrounded by the magic of Christmas time. An extensive supporting programme of music, children’s entertainment, living customs and handicraft provides variation every day. Oversized, multicoloured and comfortably equipped "Thermal Balls“ surprise the visitors at the elegant thermal square.
Information: Kurverwaltung Meran, Tel. +39 0473 272 000, www.meran.eu
"Sterntaler" Christmas Market in Lana
Location: Foiana / Völlan, town hall square – pedestrian zoneThe traditional and atmospheric Christmas Market in the centre of Lana invites you to marvel, stroll and savour. On festively decorated stalls, you will find craftsmanship exclusively from South Tyrol, as well as delicious delicacies and specialities from South Tyrol
Information: www.lana.info