Relaxation and recreation on Merano’s high plateau

In summer, the Monzoccolo alpine pastures above Merano offer many hiking trails and mild temperatures. In winter, this hiker’s wonderland transforms into Meran 2000: this family ski area provides everything a skier's heart desires including first-class cuisine at five different ski huts and hassle-free access to the slopes - all just a few kilometres from the city below Meran 2000.

Home of the Haflinger horse
Merano is situated beside the village of Hafling, home of the renowned Haflinger horse. The worldwide popularity of this breed lies not only its appearance, with its unique golden chestnut colouring, long flowing white mane and tail, but also in its calm temperament. The first official documentation of the Haflinger horse in more recent years, was in 1874 when a foundation stallion was born from a half-Arab stallion crossed with a refined native Tyrolean mare.

The mountain cinema
The Knottnkino is also popular: this mountain top "cinema", an open-air artwork on Rotsteinkogel Mountain above Vöran, has around 40 cinema seats that offer spectacular views of the Val d’Adige (Etschtal) Valley and the Tessa (Texel) Mountains as far as Penegal and Palla Bianca (Weißhorn) Mountains.