Surroundings

Andrian on the wine route

Holidays surrounded by sun, a unique mountain world and numerous activities and enjoyment options!


Highlights

Hikes

Hocheppan

A popular, easy hike goes from Andrian/o to the castle of Hocheppan. In the castle there is a private inn and you have a wonderful view over the whole valley. There you can also visit the Chapel of St Catherine with its Romanesque frescoes.

Exploring

Spa town Merano

Whether shopping, strolling or simply enjoying time in a coffee on the spa promenade, Merano is well worth a visit. The town is surrounded by a magnificent mountain backdrop and still retains an irresistibly lively flair of a traditional spa town of the Habsburg Empire.

Hikes

Mölten Tschögglberg

Just 20 minutes from Andrian you arrive to Mölten/ Meltina from where you can make many different hikes. You can walk through larch meadows and enjoy the wonderful views over the Dolomites and many other mountains.

Hikes

The Dolomites

Rosengarten Hike: By car from Andrian to the Paolina Chair Lift. Route: Ride the Paolina Chair Lift to an altitude of 2,239 meters. Continue on the Hirzl Trail (No. 549) until you come to the Rotwand Hütte (2,280 m). Proceed via the Schafsteig (Via delle Feide) until you come to the Campedie Chair Lift. Descend via Trail No. 544 to the valley.  4-5 hours

Cycling

By bike to Bolzano

A cycling path takes you from Andrian first along the river Etsch and then along the river Eisack into the center of Bolzano. The journey lasts 1.5 hours.

Cycling

A ride to lake Montiggl

Another comfortable bike path takes you to the lakes of Montiggl, where you can enjoy a cool bath in the lake or in the outdoor swimming pool.

Events

Strudelfest

Every August it’s celebrated the traditional “Strudelfest” on the main square of the village. More than hundred different sorts of cakes are backed by the villagers.

Events

Wine evenings

Every Wednesday evening in July you can taste and smell typical wines of the surroundings. The event takes place on the main square of the village

Exploring

archeo Parc

How and where did the Iceman live 5000 years ago. Visit the “ArcheoParc Schnals” museum, in Unser Frau in Schnals situated at a height of 1,500 m. The purpose of this archaeological park is to recreate the past of the Iceman as vividly as possible.

Exploring

Stairways to heaven

Culture, not just scenery. “Stairways to Heaven” is a brochures that shows the many cultural heritages of Romanesque wall paintings in South Tyrol and invites you to visit some of them.

Exploring

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, located in the town of Merano, is a botanical garden nestled into a twelve-hectare amphitheatre. Trauttmansdorff offers spectacular views of exotic gardens and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains