Merano old town

South Tyrol (Bolzano & Merano), Italy

South Tyrol's second-largest city, with an almost Mediterranean climate and 19th-century fashionable heritage.

Places in Merano old town

Merano old town restaurants Restaurants reflecting Merano's almost Mediterranean climate despite its Alpine geography.
Merano old town bars Bars in the fashionable 19th-century town, including near its historic casino.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for exploring Bolzano and Merano, while autumn brings the region's wine harvest and Törggelen tradition.
Getting around: Bolzano and Merano are connected by train; each town's historic centre is compact and walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Italian, German and Ladin. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: South Tyrol's dining scene continues to celebrate its unique German-Italian fusion, with Restaurant Laurin at Parkhotel Laurin mastering the fusion of South Tyrol's Mediterranean heart with the soul of the surrounding mountains, alongside centuries-old institutions like Wirtshaus Vögele preserving South Tyrolean restaurant culture.

Bolzano historic centre — The Alpine capital of South Tyrol, home to the archaeology museum and Ötzi.
South Tyrol wine region — The surrounding vineyard region producing Lagrein and other regional wines.