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EXPERIENCE & REMEMBER
After a holiday is over, its memories remain. Memories of things previously unimagined, never-before-seen or rediscovered. From idyllic forest paths and delicious South Tyrolean gourmet cuisine to that special souvenir. Inspirations for unique experiences and discoveries at the mountain villas in Hafling (Italian: Avelengo).
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CULTURE & MUSEUMS
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Gourmet souvenirs from South Tyrol
Where — South Tyrolean farm shops, Pur Südtirol Merano
Arrival — 20 minutes
All those who long for an authentic souvenir that’s not kitschy or cliché will find what they are looking for in the South Tyrolean farm shops. Blossom honey, herb salt, alpine cheese or fresh apple juice: regional specialities can keep the memories of your holiday alive when you return home. Also the delicatessen shops in Merano, especially Pur Südtirol, offer a wide selection of quality farm products.
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Lanzenschuster
Where — Jenesien
Arrival — 30 minutes
The family Pircher, who runs the alpine restaurant awaits you with a lot of warmth.
Surrounded by larch meadows on 1.500m, the traditional cosy restaurant offers culinary highlights. On the sun terrace you can enjoy and relax, while the kids are playing on the playground or watch the animals in the petting zoo.
Surrounded by larch meadows on 1.500m, the traditional cosy restaurant offers culinary highlights. On the sun terrace you can enjoy and relax, while the kids are playing on the playground or watch the animals in the petting zoo.
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Hiking to your host’s mountain pasture
Where — Hafling
Starting point: Hotel Chalet Mirabell
Reiterer, your host family, understands how to create something special in the most beautiful places of Hafling (Italian: Avelengo). The hotel’s own mountain pasture is located in the midst of luminous meadows and proud peaks. With sun loungers, a Kneipp trough, open-air stall, outdoor kitchen and barbecue area, it’s the crowning destination of a guided hiking tour.
Reiterer, your host family, understands how to create something special in the most beautiful places of Hafling (Italian: Avelengo). The hotel’s own mountain pasture is located in the midst of luminous meadows and proud peaks. With sun loungers, a Kneipp trough, open-air stall, outdoor kitchen and barbecue area, it’s the crowning destination of a guided hiking tour.
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Im Kult
Where — Merano
Arrival — 20 minutes
Im Kult shines a completely new light on the connection between cuisine, design and culture. Every detail of this former soap factory causes you to pause and catch your breath in amazement. The shop is a paradise for opportunity shoppers, offering everything from gift ideas to designer kitchen appliances. Hunger is stilled and thirst is quenched in the Bistro and Paninoteca.
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Panorama hike to the Knottnkino cinema
Where — Vöran
Starting point: Hotel Chalet Mirabell
A scenic overlook becomes an open-air cinema. 30 seats made of steel and chestnut wood make for an inviting location for a screening at over 1,000 metres above sea level. On the screen: Etschtal valley and the alpine mountain scenery, sometimes with a glowing red evening sky, sometimes in the sunlight. You can also take a guided hiking tour on request. Picnic basket on request.
A scenic overlook becomes an open-air cinema. 30 seats made of steel and chestnut wood make for an inviting location for a screening at over 1,000 metres above sea level. On the screen: Etschtal valley and the alpine mountain scenery, sometimes with a glowing red evening sky, sometimes in the sunlight. You can also take a guided hiking tour on request. Picnic basket on request.
CULTURE & MUSEUMS
Ötzi in the Museum of Archaeology
Where — Bolzano
Arrival — 45 minutes
Ötzi, one of the oldest mummies in the world, is the highlight of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Three storeys of exhibition items and interactive experience points tell the story of the man from the ice. An impressive insight into the lives of our forefathers, accompanied by alternative archaeological exhibitions.
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Personal shopping by Oberrauch Zitt
Oberrauch Zitt’s home visits make shopping dreams come true. Style preferences are determined in advance via a profile that is generated online. A fashion expert uses this to select a range of clothing items. When trying them on at their desired location, fashion enthusiasts can also receive professional advice. A new kind of shopping experience – stress-free and exclusive.
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Lama and Alpaca trekking
Where — Hafling
Starting point: Hotel Chalet Mirabell
A slightly different kind of circular hike; perfect for all those looking for something out of the ordinary. In step with an animal companion, you will comb through meadows and forests on a guided lama and alpaca trekking tour. Calming and relaxing; also ideal for younger guests.
A slightly different kind of circular hike; perfect for all those looking for something out of the ordinary. In step with an animal companion, you will comb through meadows and forests on a guided lama and alpaca trekking tour. Calming and relaxing; also ideal for younger guests.
CULTURE & MUSEUMS
Kurhaus Merano
Where — Merano
Arrival — 15 minutes
A masterpiece of art nouveau architecture and a memorial to imperial times, today the Kurhaus is an event venue and the cultural heart of Merano. The magnificent halls and seminar rooms are used for international meetings, high-quality concerts, festival ball evenings and events of all kind. Absolutely worth a visit: the Merano Musikwochen music festival and the celebrated WineFestival.