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Things to see in Meran - Merano (Italy): 80 places and when to go
Meran - Merano is a town in Italy, and this site lists 80 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (34), Nature (24), Hiking (19). The best known are Tyrol Castle, Hochwilde and Hirzer. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 46.6708, 11.1615
- Places
- 80 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (34) · Nature (24) · Hiking (19) · History (11) · Food and drink (11) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- VCE Venezia (VE), 159 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hochwilde, at 3,482 m.
What to see in Meran - Merano
The places in and around Meran - Merano, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tyrol CastleCastle in Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy2.9 km
- HochwildeMountain at the Ötztal Alps at the border Tyrol / South Tyrol15 km
- HirzerMountain in the Sarntal Alps in South Tyrol11 km
- LodnerMountain in the Texel group in South Tyrol12 km
- IfingerNature · Mountains7.7 km
- FragsburgCastle in Merano, Italy4.3 km
- Hohe WeisseMountain in Italy13 km
- St. Nicholas' Church, MeranoBuilding in Merano, Italy284 m
- Juval CastleCastle in Juval, Kastelbell-Tschars municipality, Italy15 km
- St. Barbara's Chapel, MeranoChapel building in Merano, Italy322 m
- Trauttmansdorff CastleChâteau2.1 km
- BrunnenburgCastle in South Tyrol, Italy2.6 km
- Castle KatzensteinCastle in Merano, Italy3.7 km
- KolbenspitzeMountain in Italy11 km
- TschigatMountain in Italy9.5 km
- Women's Museum MeranoMuseum in Italy292 m
- Merano ArteMuseum in Italy112 m
- MutspitzeMountain in Italy5.6 km
- Palais MammingItalian museum339 m
- Saint Proculus churchChurch building in Naturns, Italy12 km
- Castle SchennaChâteau in South Tyrol, Italy3.0 km
- GfallwandMountain in Italy13 km
- Großer MittagerMountain in Italy11 km
- Naturnser HochjochMountain in Italy12 km
And the other 56, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Naturnser Hochwart, Partschins Waterfall, Biotop Falschauer, Kirchbachspitze, Lazinser Rötelspitze, Ohrnknott, Hochplattspitze, Zielspitze, Biotopo Ontaneti di Postal, Biotopo Laghetto di Gargazzone, Biotopo Wangerau, Graswandspitze, Pfandlspitze
- History: Eschenlohe Castle, Castle Katzenzungen, Castle Labers, Saint Catherine church
- Mountains: Lodnerhütte, Stettiner Hütte, Hirzerhütte, Ifingerhütte, Meraner Hütte, Bockerhütte, Hochganghaus, Faglsalm - Malga Fagls, Hahnenkammhütte, Kesselberghütte - Rifugio Valcanova, Mittagerhütte, Schutzhütte Hochalm - Rifugio Hochalm, Schutzhütte Nasereit - Rifugio Nasereit, Schutzhütte Oberkaseralm, Tablander Alm
- Temples: Nativity of Saint John the Baptist church
- Snow: Meran 2000, Pfelders, San Vigilio
- With kids: Apfellehrpfad - Percorso informativo su piantagioni di mele, Erlebnisbahnhof - Stazione d'avventura, Lido Lana, Therme Meran
- Museums and art: Bunker Mooseum
- Food and drink: Haidenhof Weingut Tenuta Vitivinicola, Himmelreich-Hof, Jausenstation Langwies, Martinerhof's Brauhotel, Pfefferlechner, Privatbrennerei Wezl in Riffian, Schwarz Brennerei, Weingut & Hofbrennerei Unterortl, Weingut Oberstein, Weingut Rebhof, Wine Gallery
- Hiking: Jakobsweg Andrian => Lana - Cammino di San Giacomo Andriano => Lana, Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano, Via Alpina Yellow, Via Alpina Yellow
When to go to Meran - Merano
The best time to visit Meran - Merano is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:45
- FebPossible10:04
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:37
- JulPossible15:18
- AugPossible14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecPossible8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. In September, 77 of the 80 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Meran - Merano
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, Venezia (VE)), 159 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Meran - Merano?
The best known: Tyrol Castle, Hochwilde, Hirzer, Lodner, Ifinger. In all, 80 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Meran - Merano?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.
How do you get to Meran - Merano?
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 159 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Meran - Merano as the destination and these 80 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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