Nature & scenery
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle near Merano
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle lie on the eastern outskirts of Merano. Across 12 hectares, paths lead through four garden worlds and more than 80 designed landscapes featuring plants from around the world. The grounds rise by about 100 metres, so views over Merano and the surrounding mountains are part of the visit alongside the planting. Make the gardens the focus of your day and leave room to pause and explore at your own pace.
Hotels nearby
Four garden worlds, many perspectives
The four garden worlds bring together different plant regions and styles of garden design. Along gently curving paths, sunny terraces, streams and planted scenes alternate. The display changes through the year, so a spring visit feels different from one in summer or autumn. Rather than rushing through every corner, give extra time to the areas that catch your interest.
Views across Merano and the mountains
The gardens occupy a hillside, offering changing views of the spa town and surrounding mountains. The roughly 100 metres of elevation make comfortable shoes a sensible choice. Use the viewpoints as natural places to pause, and treat the route itself as part of the experience: each section shifts the view of the town, castle and garden landscape.
Continue the visit inside the castle
The castle houses the Touriseum, South Tyrol’s museum of tourism. Its interactive displays explore more than 200 years of tourism history in Tyrol. If you are interested in the history of travel as well as botany, add this cultural visit to your walk through the gardens.
Before your trip
- • Check the garden operator’s current visitor information before travelling, especially for seasonal details.
- • Wear comfortable shoes; paths cross a hillside with noticeable elevation changes.
- • Allow time beyond a quick photo stop: the garden worlds, viewpoints and Touriseum offer distinct parts of the visit.
Experiences are not necessarily child-free. The minimum age applies to each hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle?
They are on the eastern outskirts of Merano in South Tyrol, with the castle standing within the garden grounds.
What can we do there together?
Explore four garden worlds and more than 80 garden landscapes, stop at viewpoints and add the Touriseum inside the castle to your visit.
Hotels nearby
9 hotels within the selected radius · 50 km as the crow flies from Meran / Merano
The selection is a guide; please check routes and travel times separately.
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