The 13 best parks and gardens in Merano

This is one of the best attractions in Merano, 80 different type of landscapes and plans have been set over here. I like the exciting lookout bridge in which hanging out of top, quite thrilling! but have a great panoramic view over Merano. In the castle where people experience old time interior living style, it was once the holiday residence of empress Elisabeth of Austria. All of exhibitions are nicely connected, they are not big to make you feel out of proportion. We spent half day here, and had a decent lunch.

almost didn't go because the rating was quite low but this is one of the best museums ever thanks to its uniqueness and it's included in the price for the gardens

The botanic garden is awesome!!Unfortunately a couple of exhibitions were closed

A fantastic museum, very well exposed

Amazing museum! I think this is a very good example of how a museum should look like. It offers a nice, thematic environment for education with an implementation of interactive elements.

An amazing museum. Don't miss it if you visit the garden.

Very engaging exhibits.

Merano in summer was so refreshing after the heat of Milano!!! Beautiful views, great food and drinks. In our wish list now to visit Merano on winter!

No words needed! Simply amazing, enjoy the trip along the river Passirio

It is nice and quite in this little city side. Many shopping places in the center. And nice place to sit at the water and relax .

Very nice views along the Passirio river, perfect for long calm walks or runs.

Lovely view

Very nice walk and scenery, a must do if you are near there

Very nice and interesting 🤔 place

Perfect place to unwind on a rest day A beautiful and relaxing spot — perfect if you're taking a break from mountain trails. Highly recommended for families with kids; there's enough to see and do to fill an entire day. The gardens are full of variety, with scenic viewpoints, playful zones, and interactive features that keep everyone engaged. Try to visit on a sunny day — the colors pop, and the views over Merano and the surrounding mountains are spectacular. A great way to recharge before your next hike!

Beautiful gardens. Only walking through them can take half a day if you take tour time and stop for a coffee at one of the coffee places. There is also a couple of museums inside. And sometimes they have special events like in the winter the lights installation. Great for kids too all year around.

Huge botanical garden with different sections devoted to the plants of the South Tyrol and other regions. Plan to spend at least 3 hours there. We especially enjoyed the Garden for Lovers, the panoramic viewing platform and the Lotus Pond. Wear comfortable shoes! Lots of walking. Great place for kids. So much to see!

If you like flowers and special plants go here. For me all the extra information doesn’t bother me. However I do know that’s me. I did like the hike/walk in the park, lots of nice views. All in all nice place to visit we spend 2/3 hr in the park

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. The beautifully landscaped gardens and the charming museum inside the castle make it a worthwhile experience. Be prepared for quite a bit of walking though: to see everything the gardens have to offer, you’ll cover around 7 kilometres and tackle plenty of elevation gain.

The park is very beautiful and spacious, with excellent green areas and a lovely lake that makes you feel surrounded by nature. In addition, there is a café and a restaurant, with really good services. I definitely recommend the experience if you visit Merano.

Giardini Trauttmansdorff is a real treat for nature lovers and garden enthusiasts alike. With its stunning landscapes and diverse plant collections, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're strolling through the Mediterranean terraces, exploring the water lily ponds, or marveling at the exotic flora in the subtropical rainforest, every corner offers a new delight. Plus, the views of the surrounding mountains are simply breathtaking. Don't miss the chance to learn about local and international plants through interactive exhibits and educational displays. And when you need a break, grab a snack at one of the cafes and soak in the beauty around you. It's definitely a must-visit when you're in the area!

Great place to grab morning breakfast. Fantastic pastries and bagels.

Cozy spot for breakfast or afternoon cocktails. The staff are super friendly as well as the local patrons. You can sit inside or enjoy the cute garden patio in the back.Be sure and ask the owner about the AirBnB if you need a place to stay. The coffee was perfect and the bagels 😋 tasty

My favourite place in Meran for chatting, drinking some tea or aperitivo, having a snack. Aesthetically it's a pleasure, the garden as well as the interior, the staff is mostly really friendly and things are made with love.

Very nice and lovely place, great breakfast and super friendly owner and staff

Pumpkin spice latte 👍🏻

Relaxing wiener café stylish bar , quiet and cozy place to stay for a coffee or a good glas of wine ..

Best Coffee in Town 🤩

Terme di Merano is a true gem in this small city. It’s always a pleasure to return and spend some time in the lovely pools. However, this time the experience was less relaxing due to children and teenagers screaming and splashing about all day. The lifeguards do their best to keep the situation under control, but it doesn’t seem to be particularly effective. Children, in particular, are allowed access to every pool, rather than being directed to the smaller ones more suited to them. I believe the management should implement stricter rules to ensure children only use the pools designated for them. This would significantly improve the experience for other guests, who would no longer have to endure constant shouting or being splashed. Additionally, the outdoor pool at 37°C wasn’t accessible, as children were continuously diving into it and entering from all directions. This spoils the experience for adults who simply want to relax. I sincerely hope the management considers making some changes.

The experience was generally nice however I felt like the thermal pool had to be a bit hotter. Bistro’s menu can be improved there wasnt that much option. And even though we went on a random Tuesday it was crowded, luckily on holidays&crowded sessions you must reserve beforehand. The hygiene was sufficient.

Nice pools though overcrowded in summer and not cheap. Many rules to follow which could be somewhat more politely expressed: cloakroom full, go outside, just to find out outside you need 1€ change which we did not have, came to cloakroom inside which were NOT FULL! Besides, yelled at for not bringing bought food outside of the bar etc etc... So many tourists so you're just one of them...

Unlike many other reviewers we had a fabulous time here. It was September and pretty quiet, with few children. We preferred the outdoor pools, swimming in the fresh air. Temperatures varied but many pools were 34C. We stayed for 2 hours (it wasn’t warm enough to sit outside in wet costumes) All staff we came across were pleasant. Facilities were spotless. We brought towels, flip flops and shower soaps with us. We didn’t stay for lunch - preferring to go back into town and eat by the river. Lovely experience.

I have to say unfortunately an horrible experience. We had a reservation for a 20 min massage and the spa for the whole day. €118 euros. For this amount of money we expected a relaxing experience. It was quite the opposite. Staff were rude except for the lady at the massage. Massage was a very light but relaxing massage for 15 min. Then we stepped back into the overcrowded hell with the pools and all the people and children. If you have been to a real spa, please avoid this commercial drained organization. Bistro was also a bad experience. Staff were uninterested helping you and a lot was already sold out (we were there at 3PM)

Nice and not that expansive The water should be more warm in my opinion

This place is absolutely not relaxing. I went on a Tuesday afternoon expecting some calm, but it was incredibly overcrowded—people everywhere, chlorine smell hanging in the air, and water splashing all around. Even the adult-only spa area, which is supposed to be more private, was jam-packed. Guests were literally queuing up naked just to get inside. If going nude is your thing, that’s fine, but there was simply no space to enjoy or unwind. It was impossible to relax with the sheer number of people packed into every corner. Terrible experience overall. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, don’t bother coming here.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic park but the synthetic football pitch could use some repairs (Original) Fantastico parco ma il campo da calcio sintetico sarebbe da rattopare un pò

(Translated by Google) Full of itineraries for both novices and experts (Original) Pieno di itinerari sia per novizi che esperti

(Translated by Google) Nice park... Large and sunny close to schools! (Original) Bel parco... Ampio e soleggiato vicino alle scuole!

(Translated by Google) A really nice place to play with children. (Original) Un posto davvero bello per giocare con i bimbi.

(Translated by Google) Excellent during school hours, less so in the afternoon!!!😊😎😆 (Original) Ottimo durante le ore scolastiche , meno nel pomeriggio !!!😊😎😆

(Translated by Google) To be fixed but nice (Original) Da sistemare ma carino

(Translated by Google) Very nice park to stroll through. Thousands of flowers and trees very interesting for flower fans. (Original) Sehr schöner Park zum Bummeln Tausende Blumen und Bäume sehr sehr Interesannt für Blumenfans.

(Translated by Google) Still very nice even in November... also special price and < 18 even free... definitely worth a visit (Original) Auch im November noch sehr schön … außerdem Sonderpreis und < 18 sogar kostenfrei … auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert

(Translated by Google) Beautiful in summer but dangerous in winter due to ice in the shaded areas. (Original) Bella in estate ma pericolosa in inverno a causa del ghiaccio nelle zone d' ombra.

(Translated by Google) Well maintained. (Original) Ben tenuta.

(Translated by Google) Very nice landscaped garden. Lots of different areas. If you spend days in Meran, you should visit this garden (Trautmannsdorf). We found it to be great. You should also be able to walk easily. (Original) Sehr schöner Angelegter Garten. Viele unterschiedliche Bereiche.Finde,wenn man in Meran schon Tage verbringt, sollte man diesen Garten(Trautmannsdorf) besuchen. Wir fanden in Toll.Man sollte auch gut zu Fuß sein.

(Translated by Google) This part of the gardens is certainly a special attraction (just because of the name) and so you can see many couples (including us) enthusiastically taking in the many sights and attractions. But it's also worth it! Well planned and with a lot of imagination and full of surprises. It's nice to see how much imagination the designers and gardeners put to work here! (Original) Sicherlich ist dieser Teil der Gärten ein besonderer Anziehungspunkt ( schon wegen der Bezeichnung) Und so sieht man viele Paare ( auch wir ) die mit Begeisterung die vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Attraktionen in Augenschein zu nehmen . Ist es aber auch wert ! Gut und mit viel Phantasie geplant und voller Überraschungen. Schön zu sehen mit wieviel Phantasie die Gestalter und Gärtner hier zu Werke gingen !

(Translated by Google) Very popular location for photos and videos!! Absolutely worth seeing!! Be careful of the white installations that lead to the platforms in the pond! It slips!!! (Original) Location molto gettonata per foto e video!! Da vedere assolutamente!! Attenzione alle installazioni bianche che portano sulle piattaforme nel laghetto! Si scivola!!!

(Translated by Google) Fabulous! Inside Trauttmansdorff there is this one-of-a-kind garden. Water features, colors and scents enliven this place. Love is the only theme. I highly recommend seeing it and following the phases of the three rituals. (Original) Favoloso! All'interno di Trauttmansdorff c'è questo giardino unico nel suo genere. Giochi d'acqua, colori e profumi animano questo luogo. L'amore è il tema unico. Consiglio vivamente di vederlo e di percorrelo seguendo le fasi dei tre rituali.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place in the park, with various intermediate stops and the possibility of leaving promises of love in the park. The statues along the route are also very nice. Just a little higher up than the rest of the park, but worth it (Original) Luogo bellissimo del parco, con varie tappe intermedie e la possibilità di lasciare promesse di amore nel parco. Moltl carine anche le statue che si trovano nel percorso. Giusto un po' in alto rispetto al resto del parco, ma ne vale la pena

(Translated by Google) Beautiful. without words (Original) Bellissima. senza parole

(Translated by Google) Absolutely beautiful to look at. Anyone visiting Trauttmansdorff should definitely go through. Visited on June 18, 2025. Follow on Instagram: Don Tobi Photography (Original) Mega schön zum anschauen. Wer Trauttmansdorff besucht sollte auf jeden Fall durchgehen. Besucht am 18.06.25 Follow on IG: Don Tobi Fotografie

Lovely sculptures yet the choice of plants does not fit this at all.

Schööööön

Very beautiful garden Might be difficult to walk with babies

GREAT Garden

Well done sculptures garden

Very impressive

(Translated by Google) A small corner of serenity along the pedestrian walkway on the Passirio, perfect for a quiet stop during a walk. The Animal Garden is well-kept and well-integrated into the natural context, with sculptures and installations that even the little ones love. During my stay in Trentino a year ago, I passed by chance and found it truly pleasant and relaxing. An ideal place to take a break and enjoy the greenery in the heart of Merano. (Original) Un piccolo angolo di serenità lungo la passeggiata pedonale sul Passirio, perfetto per una sosta tranquilla durante una camminata. Il Giardino degli Animali è curato e ben inserito nel contesto naturale, con sculture e installazioni che piacciono molto anche ai più piccoli. Durante il mio soggiorno in Trentino un anno fa, ci sono passato per caso e l’ho trovato davvero piacevole e rilassante. Un posto ideale per prendersi una pausa e godersi il verde nel cuore di Merano.

Sadly neglected, suggesting years of underfunding. The rosemary and laurel beds hang on; most of the rest are full of weeds. The individual labels written on pieces of ceramic pipe have mostly been removed from their beds and stacked up by a fence. Expensive stainless steel signposts have no text, just stickers with QR codes, as if visitors in the hot sun want to squint at their phones instead of reading a short label. And...the QR code points to a URL that throws a '404 page not found ' error, so the digital strategy seems to differ from neglected maintenance as well. Disappointing for plant lovers.

(Translated by Google) Small thematic garden that can be found on the Tappeinerweg panoramic walk. Even though I saw it at the worst time of the year, I liked it for the idea, for how they set up the spaces, for the varieties grown and for the numerous metallic representations of insects. I will probably return in a more favorable season to appreciate its colors and scents (Original) Piccolo giardino tematico che si incontra sulla passeggiata panoramica Tappeinerweg. Anche se l'ho visto nel momento peggiore dell'anno, mi è piaciuto per l'idea, per come hanno impostato gli spazi, per le varietà coltivate e per le numerose rappresentazioni metalliche di insetti. Tornerò probabilmente in una stagione più favorevole per apprezzarne colori e profumi

(Translated by Google) From the Tappeinerweg it is always worth taking a detour to the herb garden. There is a lot to discover and smell. However, please be careful not to cut, pluck or take anything away as this will be closely monitored. (Original) Vom Tappeinerweg aus lohnt sich stets ein Abstecher in den Kräutergarten. Es gibt viel zu entdecken und zu riechen. Allerdings bitte darauf achten, nichts abzuschneiden, zu zupfen oder mitzunehmen, da dies genau beobachtet wird.

(Translated by Google) Nice garden, it's a shame that you're not allowed to collect, sometimes it seems a bit neglected (Original) Netter Garten schade dass man nicht sammeln darf scheint manchmal etwas vernachlässigt

(Translated by Google) Nicely landscaped garden, but not yet really in bloom at the moment (March). Freely accessible... (Original) Nett angelegter Garten, derzeit (März) aber noch nicht wirklich erblüht.... Frei zugänglich...

(Translated by Google) A beautifully landscaped herb garden (Original) Ein schön angelegter Kräutergarten

(Translated by Google) Nice walk, but the vegetable garden is nothing exceptional. In the area, I have seen more beautiful ones near Riva del Garda. Better to bring water with you, prices on site are prohibitive. (Original) Bella passeggiata, ma l'orto non é niente di eccezionale. Nella zona, ne ho visti di più belli vicino Riva del Garda. Meglio portare con sé dell'acqua, sul posto i prezzi sono proibitivi.

Great walk along the river of Meran!

(Translated by Google) We owe the beautiful and carefully designed Gilf promenade to its creator, Dr. Prunster. You stroll along the well-laid out paths through diverse vegetation. Those interested in botany can find all the information about the respective plants on small metal signs. Benches placed everywhere invite you to linger and listen. In the back section you can see the large figures, which will be planted with fresh flowers again in spring. At this time of year, in February, everything seems a bit bare, but it is still worth seeing. A personal highlight is the Gilfklamm, where you can impressively observe how the Passer made its way through the rock. The Zenoburg towers majestically above it. On the way back towards Meran you can also branch off from the Gilf Promenade onto the Tappeinerweg. Conclusion: The Gilf Promenade is a worthwhile destination at any time of the year. In summer it becomes an almost idyllic retreat when the summer-winter promenade is heavily frequented by tourists. (Original) Die wunderschöne und sorgfältig gestaltete Gilf-Promenade verdanken wir ihrem Schöpfer, Dr. Prünster. Man schlendert auf den gut angelegten Wegen durch eine vielfältige Vegetation. Botanisch Interessierte finden auf kleinen Metallschildern sämtliche Informationen zu den jeweiligen Pflanzen. Überall platzierte Sitzbänke laden zum Verweilen und Lauschen ein. Im hinteren Abschnitt sind die großen Figuren zu sehen, die im Frühjahr erneut mit frischen Blumen bepflanzt werden. Zu dieser Jahreszeit, im Februar, wirkt alles etwas kahl, ist jedoch dennoch sehenswert. Ein persönliches Highlight ist die Gilfklamm, wo man eindrucksvoll beobachten kann, wie sich die Passer ihren Weg durch den Fels bahnte. Darüber thront majestätisch die Zenoburg. Auf dem Rückweg in Richtung Meran kann man von der Gilf-Promenade aus auch auf den Tappeinerweg abzweigen. Fazit: Die Gilf-Promenade ist zu jeder Jahreszeit ein lohnenswertes Ziel. Im Sommer wird sie zu einem fast idyllischen Rückzugsort, wenn die Sommer-Winterpromenade von Touristen stark frequentiert wird.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful corner of Merano. Simply a place to enjoy. Beautiful grounds and always well-maintained. It has its charm in every season. (Original) Eine wunderschöne Ecke in Meran. Einfach zum genießen. Schöne Anlage und immer gepflegt. Hat zu jeder Jahreszeit seinen Reitz.

(Translated by Google) A very nice path for a stroll. A wonderful waterfall at the end. Along the way, you can admire floristry sculptures. (Original) Sehr schöner Weg zum Spazieren. Am Ende ein wunderbarer Wasserfall. Zwischendurch Bildnisse aus Floristik zu bestaunen.

(Translated by Google) This walk that runs along the banks of the Passirio near Merano is highly recommended. The path, easily accessible even for strollers, is surrounded by vegetation which in any season offers wonderful views of castles and bridges that stand out along the way. At the end of the route you can return to the other bank thanks to a river and follow the short walk in reverse returning to Merano (Original) Consigliatissima questa passeggiata che costeggia le sponde del Passirio nei pressi di Merano. Il sentiero, facilmente percorribile anche da passeggini, è immerso nella vegetazione che in qualsiasi stagione regala scorci meravigliosi di castelli e ponti che si stagliano lungo il cammino. Alla fine del percorso si può tornare dall'altra sponda grazie ad un fiume e percorrere al contrario la breve passeggiata tornando a Merano

(Translated by Google) Continuation of the winter walk that runs along the Passirio, it allows you to connect to the other bank (summer walk or Sissi path) and to the better known and longer Tappeinerweg. Relaxing, always crowded, recommended in all seasons, full of postcard views and numerous artistic interventions. (Original) Prosecuzione della passeggiata d'inverno che costeggia il Passirio, permette di collegarsi all'altra sponda (passeggiata d'estate o sentiero Sissi) e al più noto e lungo Tappeinerweg. Rilassante, sempre affollata, consigliata in tutte le stagioni, ricca di scorci da cartolina e numerosi interventi artistici.

(Translated by Google) A really great trail that leads to the Tappeiner Trail. Even better than the Tappeiner Trail, in my opinion! (Original) Ganz toller Weg, der zum Tappeiner Weg führt. Noch besser als der Tappeiner, finde ich!

(Translated by Google) Small but nice attraction. You can really imagine the glacier tongue that ground the stone. Kind of impressive. (Original) Kleine aber feine Sehenswürdigkeit. Man kann sich die Gletscherzunge, die den Stein geschliffen hat, richtig gut vorstellen. Irgendwie beeindruckend.

(Translated by Google) The glacial striations are particularly visible above the Tappeiner Trail. Due to their biological significance, they are protected as a natural monument in South Tyrol. (Original) Über dem Tappeinerweg sind die Gletscherschliffe besonders gut erkennbar. Aufgrund ihrer biologischen Relevanz stehen sie als Naturdenkmal in Südtirol unter besonderem Schutz.

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interessant