Merano at a glance
Merano (Meran in German) is a town in South Tyrol, in northern Italy, and many visitors come for three things: the gardens, the thermal baths and a walk along the river Passer. Merano Italy works as a base for a few days or as a day out from Bolzano. For where to sleep, see our where to stay guide.
The prices on this page are the ones listed for 2026. Seasons and tariffs can change, so confirm them with the operator before you go.
Our pick: a wine and cheese day
This regional day is planned around where you are staying and includes entrance fees and meals; it is not a walking tour of Merano itself.
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Wine and cheese day trip near Merano
A day trip with pick-up from your accommodation, entrance fees and meals included, with live prices and availability.
Trauttmansdorff Gardens
Gardens and the Touriseum in one ticket.
The ticket for Trauttmansdorff Gardens includes the Touriseum. In 2026 an adult pays EUR 17 and from 65 years EUR 15. Students under 28 and people with disabilities pay EUR 14, and children under 6 enter free. From 6 years a youth ticket costs EUR 8, and it is worth asking at the desk up to which age it applies. Day parking costs EUR 5. If you pay online, 1 to 2 EUR is added per transaction.
The regular garden season for 2026 runs from 1 April to 8 November, with no regular closing day. From 1 April to 15 October the gardens are open from 09:00 to 19:00 with entry until 17:30. From 16 to 31 October the hours are 09:00 to 18:00 with entry until 16:30. From 1 to 8 November they are 09:00 to 17:00 with entry until 15:30. In summer the gardens stay open later on Thursdays. A late autumn ticket from 1 to 8 November costs EUR 10, and those under 18 enter free. Pets are not allowed.
The Lumagica light event is a separate offer from 19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. Do not assume your garden ticket carries over, and check the conditions of that event first.
Merano thermal baths
Two seasonal tariffs.
The thermal baths publish a winter tariff and a summer tariff. The winter tariff is listed as valid from 16 September to 14 May: pools on weekdays cost EUR 19 for 2 hours, EUR 21 for 3 hours and EUR 27 for the day. The summer tariff from 15 May to 15 September lists the same weekday prices of EUR 19, EUR 21 and EUR 27. Check which tariff applies on your date.
Children from 4 to 13 years have their own tariff. Under 14s may use the pools only with adults, and the sauna is textile free and open from age 14; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A reservation is recommended.
Passer Promenade
A walk along the river.
The town describes the Passer Promenade as the stretch from the Theatre Bridge to the railway bridge near the Lido. The Christ Church lies along the way, and we only mention it as a landmark, because we do not list opening hours. The Maiser Waalweg is a path named after the Maiser Waal, which is diverted from the Passer at Saltaus and runs to Obermais. Check local information about the path before you plan a walk.
If you want a guided walk through the town, compare offers online and confirm the programme and start point with the provider.
Wine around Merano
A day trip that starts at your accommodation.
The wine and cheese day trip collects you at your accommodation and brings you back there. All entrance fees and meals are included, and a personal contact looks after you. The route is put together according to the region of your accommodation, so it is not a fixed Merano programme. Confirm the exact pick-up point when you book. For more cellars and tastings, see our wine page.
Getting around: the Vinschgerbahn
Partial service in autumn 2026.
If you plan a trip west of Merano, note that the Vinschgerbahn has run a partial service with replacement buses since 7 September, according to a provincial announcement of 4 October 2026. Between Merano and Laas the connection is hourly, and bus B250 from Merano to Mals runs every half hour. Check the timetable for your date before you set out, and see how to get to South Tyrol for the wider picture.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the garden season in 2026?
The regular season ends on 8 November 2026. Hours differ by period, and the season has no regular rest day.
Can I take my dog to Trauttmansdorff Gardens?
No. Pets are not allowed.
Do I need to book the thermal baths?
A reservation is recommended. Children under 14 may use the pools only with adults.
Does my garden ticket cover Lumagica?
Lumagica is a separate offer from 19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. Check the conditions for that event.