We'll show you our favorite out-of-the-way spots!
Our Steinach local insider tips. Authentic little inns where you can taste traditional dumplings… and beautiful meadows and forests? We are locals and are intimately familiar with our beloved homeland and all its hidden wonders!
So pack your things and come with us on a wild tour of the highlights of South Tyrol, including culinary pleasures, mountains, shopping, and tradition. Alpine lifestyle at its finest!
The best way to breakfast!
Where’s the best place to have breakfast? Or to fetch freshly-baked buns? How about brioches, cappuccino, and anything else? We’ll tell you!
A charming little café with a pleasant atmosphere for a cozy breakfast. Whether you prefer savory dishes or something sweeter – your every wish will be fulfilled. Everything you need for a wholesome breakfast – to go, too.
Infos:
Schennaerstraße, 31, 39017 Schenna / Scena
+39 0473 943585
www.schmiedhans.com
With a strikingly unusual exterior, this former soap factory has recently evolved into a “hip” meeting place for design nerds in South Tyrolean. A concept store that addresses all of your senses. Cosmopolitan flair in an alpine setting.
Infos:
Gampenstraße, 19, 39020 Marling / Marlengo, South Tyrol
+39 0473 943585
www.imkult.com
The Ottmanngut is a jewel in the middle of town. You can enjoy an exclusive breakfast: Several courses, each prepared with the finest ingredients. A real experience! It is essential that you place your reservations at least one day in advance.
Infos:
Verdistraße, 18, 39012 Meran / Merano, South Tyrol
+39 0473 449656
www.ottmanngut.it
Hey, alpine adventurers: Come and explore the Great Outdoors!
In the summertime, Schenna / Scena is a wonderland of floral-scented meadows and delicious alpine specialties. You’ll feel like a certain spirit of adventure. The surrounding hillsides are suitable for climbing both in summer and winter. We know the best and most-rewarding routes.
Hiking along the Schenna “Waal” Trail is fun and easy. Does not require a high level of stamina and is thus perfect for children. A great way to explore the area and enjoy the landscape.
This trail high above Schenna / Scena connects several historical farmsteads. An excellent way to explore this landscape and rediscover Mother Nature. Especially children will enjoy learning about the day-to-day life of farmers.
This trail is characterized by gradual uphill and downhill stretches and will take you past the huts of the Tallner Meadow and over the fields between Rotmoos and Videgger Asse. When the alpine roses are in bloom, this trail offers especially enchanting sights.
The Ifinger is the “home mountains” of Meran / Merano. It’s not an easy climb by any means. You should have rugged climbing gear and have absolutely no fear of heights. But mountaineers can enjoy exploring it along several different routes. And once you’ve reached the summit, you’ll be rewarded with a magnificent view. On the trail back down, you’ll want to stop in at the Kuhleiten Hut for refreshments.
The heart of the Texel Group Nature Park. The crystal-clear and turquoise-colored lakes are a real must-see, and can be easily reached from the Meran “Höhen” Trail. From June to September, guided tours are also conducted.
You’ll feel as though you were climbing among the clouds. This secured climbing trail is categorized as “medium hard,” but offers an impressive view over Meran / Merano. In the summer months, the Schenna / Scena Tourism Agency also offers guided tours along secured climbing trails.
Are you interested in steep downhill slopes, or would you like to fly over the ramps in the snow park? The catchword here is “fun in the snow.” Meran 2000 offers a comprehensive range of winter sports options. Winter sport enthusiasts will have a hard time choosing among the alternatives.
Schenna / Scena boasts a strategically perfect location for cyclists. Bicycle paths extend from it in virtually every direction. What better way to explore the vicinity than on a bike? And there’s a bicycle rental agency with a wide range of modern and as-good-as-new mountainbikes directly in Schenna / Scena.
Attention minigolf enthusiasts!
Sightseeing at its best!
The Thermal Baths and the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are without question among the absolute highlights of this region. You simply have to visit them!
But we have even more insider tips: You can stretch out and relax at the outdoor swimming pool in Schenna / Scena, view a very special film at the “Knottenkino,” or enjoy the thrilling yet beautiful nighttime tour of Schenna Castle. There are thus a number of adventures for you to embark upon!
Art, culture, and history – you’ll find them all at this one-of-a-kind South Tyrolean destination. The castle dates back to the late Middle Ages, and is among the most significant in all of South Tyrol. If you want a real treat, come for the nighttime guided tour. This highlight is located practically at your front door.
Young and old alike will be fascinated by this excursion into the world of exotic plant life. The Botanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle offer you the chance to immerse yourself in a sea of impressions. Visit the different stations and wonder at the unusual flora and fauna. A “must” for Nature Lovers.
In both summer and winter – actually, in every season – the Thermal Baths in Meran / Merano are worth a visit! Open, elegant architecture and lots of options to relax and unwind. You’re guaranteed the ideal conditions to enjoy yourself. The sauna facilities are especially noteworthy.
This public outdoor swimming pool features charming architecture as well as a magnificent panoramic view of the Meran / Merano and the surrounding mountains. The Lido has a water slide, a large lawn on which guests can stretch out and relax, a children’s pool, a Jacuzzi-style pool, a modern restaurant with sun terrace and panorama outlook point, bowling lanes, and tennis courts.
A cinema high up among the clouds? But where’s the popcorn? The Knottenkino (South Tyrolean dialect for “movie house among rocky outcropping”) is an outlook point with a difference. We’d love to see THAT film again and again!
Gourmets and epicures: Take note!
The successful blend of alpine lifestyle and Mediterranean “dolce vita” is a prime characteristic of South Tyrol. This is especially true of the joys of the table. Hearty meals for tired hikers, fine brushetta variations, or a 7-course gourmet meal… There is the “right” locale for every preference here. Fortunately, Schenna / Scena offers a wide variety of restaurants and cafes where you can find this out for yourself. It’s worth exploring!
Lunchtime is dumpling time! High above Schenna / Scena you’ll find a true paradise for dumpling fans. Especially the homemade nettle dumplings are a real treat for gourmets.
Infos:
Bergerweg 17, 39017 Schenna / Scena
+39 0473 945 881
Zmailerhof
One of the most-beautiful and best-preserved farmsteads in the vicinity of Schenna / Scena. A special place that you can also easily reach while enjoying an easy stroll.
Infos:
Verdinserstraße 26, 39017 Schenna / Scena
www.thurnerhof.it
If you want to enjoy an excellent meal and then fall directly into your feather bed afterwards, then the Schlosswirt is the place for you. This restaurant is located directly below our building, so that you can already smell the wonderful odors from our premises.
Infos:
Schlossweg 21, 39017
Schenna / Scena
+39 0473 945 620
www.schlosswirt.it
All about noodles. If you’re looking for pasta and related products in Schenna / Scena, you’ve come to the right place! Our recommendation: Try the various different noodle dishes and then crown everything with a delicious tiramisu.
Infos:
Verdinserstraße 5, 39017 Verdins
+39 0473 949 401
Italian specialties in South Tyrol. The range of appetizers includes a variety of Mediterranean delicacies. Fresh fish on Fridays. Reservations are a must.
Infos:
Romstraße 144, 39012 Meran / Merano
+39 0473 233 290
www.labruschettamerano.com
A very cozy little restaurant with a lot of history. Known for its delicious South Tyrolean dishes and Mediterranean cuisine.
Infos:
Freiheitsstraße 2, 39012 Meran / Merano
+39 0473 237 749
www.restaurantsigmund.com
A hidden paradise waiting for you to discover it. Various delicacies to please your palate. A creative interpretation of fine dishes made with regional products.
Infos:
Gampenstraße 1, 39010 Tscherms / Cermes
+39 0473 563 733
www.miil.it
In this old outbuilding dating back to the 16th century, you can now enjoy aperitifs. And in the summertime, the castle garden becomes a popular venue for concerts and theater.
Infos:
Sandplatz 12, 39012 Meran / Merano
+39 0473 212 917
www.kallmuenz.it
Experience South Tyrol and take a piece of it home with you!
Thoroughly South Tyrolean! Come in your jeans, and leave wearing Lederhosen – with your pockets stuffed with smoked bacon! That’s the way to do it!
This is where you’ll find the best cured bacon our locality has to offer. But that’s not all: There are plenty of delicacies to discover here – including excellent “Schüttelbrot,” smoked meats, special pastas, and even their own wine.
Infos:
Schennastraße 1, 39017 Schenna / Scena
www.gusta.it
Cheese the way it was meant to be. The main ingredient: Milk from their own cows, a passion for cheese-making, and a love of cheese. When you visit this charming little shop, you’ll discover that for yourself. Cheeses to sample and to take home with you.
Infos:
Obertall 32, 39017 Schenna / Scena
+39 0473 949 702
www.boarbichl.com
A real insider tip if you are interested in local wines. On the sunny side of Schenna / Scena, just a few minutes by foot from the town square, you’ll find the Innerleiterhof. Visitors can sample wines, learn more about winemaking from vintner Karl Pichler, and even take a tour of the wine cellar (details online).
Infos:
Vergilstraße 8, 39017 Schenna / Scena
+39 0473 946 000
www.innerleiterhof.it
A café where fashion reigns. Cosmopolitan flair in the village of Schenna / Scena. Unique fashions in cozy surroundings.
Infos: Schennastraße 1, 39017 Schenna / Scena
+39 0473 945 845
www.marlenes.it
Completely regional. Foods from South Tyrol to cover the whole culinary range.
Infos:
Freiheitsstraße, 35, 39012 Meran / Merano
+39 0473 012140
www.pursuedtirol.com
