Merano camping: Mediterranean town in South Tyrol – hiking, skiing & nature for campers

Camping in Merano – If you’re looking for a new camping adventure, then you’ve come to the right place!
The town of Merano in South Tyrol not only offers idyllic campsites for families with, for example, a roof tent, but also a variety of activities and sights that will make your vacation an unforgettable experience.
Experience the breathtaking nature right in front of your awning and enjoy activities such as hiking, skiing and the Tappeiner Weg with its magnificent view over the city.
Immerse yourself in the panoramic views with a ride on the chairlift to Dorf Tirol or a relaxing stroll along the summer promenade by the River Passer.
Discover the fascinating botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
The impressive mountains around Merano offer exciting adventures.
In bad weather, visit the soothing thermal baths.
Here you will find tips on things to do, campsites and the weather to help you get the most out of your camping vacation or camping trip to Merano.
Let’s dive into this unforgettable adventure together and discover the beauty of this fascinating city!

The spa town of Merano: Alpine beauty, Mediterranean flair & healing atmosphere

Merano, an idyllic spa town in South Tyrol, attracts visitors with its mild climate and the breathtaking mountain panorama of the Ötztal Alps.
The town offers around 300 days of sunshine a year and is characterized by its sheltered location in the surrounding mountains.
With its Mediterranean flair, characterized by palm trees and cypresses, Merano offers a unique atmosphere.
As the second largest city in South Tyrol after Bolzano, it skillfully combines a rich history and culture with modern charm.
Merano is also known as a spa town and attracts visitors who want to benefit from the healing air for respiratory problems.
The town combines Alpine beauty, a mild climate, Mediterranean flair and therapeutic properties to create an incomparable destination.
Whether you want to explore nature, discover the historic city center or simply enjoy the healing air, Merano offers a variety of opportunities for relaxation, recreation and enjoyment.

Family fun in the mountains: that’s why vacations in Merano!

This is what a camping vacation in Merano offers you:

  • Mountains for hiking with the whole family
  • Small town to explore for city explorers
  • Mediterranean flair for a special climate
  • Clean air for visitors with respiratory problems

Tip!
Are you still looking for a suitable place to stay with the whole family in Merano/Meran?
Camping is particularly inexpensive.
A roof tent is a great way to sleep comfortably on the road.
Our recommendation:

Quickly found!
Merano on the map

Merano is located in the north-west of Italy and is not far from Bolzano.
The Alps provide a pleasant climate and a mountainous landscape.
This is criss-crossed by green meadows and forests, which promises many atmospheric hours in nature. To help you find your way around Merano/Meran, you can take a look at this map of Merano/Meran from close up.
This will prepare you a little and help you find your way around on vacation.

Discover Merano: Cathedral, tiled roofs & stained glass windows from above

A small town with red tiled roofs surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks – in this video you can see Merano from above.
Merano’s city center impresses with its cathedral, whose church tower rises above the red tiled roofs of the houses.
Inside the cathedral, ornate stained-glass windows illuminate the room in a magical play of light.
Merano harmoniously combines history and nature and offers its visitors unforgettable impressions and an incomparable atmosphere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWTyTGdNTx0

Merano in 360° view: discover the picturesque landscape

Here you will find a 360° panoramic view of Merano, showing green bushes and colorful roofs against the majestic backdrop of the impressive mountains.
Merano impresses with a picturesque landscape and a harmonious combination of nature and architecture, making it an unforgettable destination for nature lovers and adventurers.
As a camper, you can take advantage of this amazing view as it gives you a first glimpse of the city’s beauty.

Top 5 vacation tips: Merano from above, in the rain & in winter

Now that you’ve had a good look at Merano, here are five tips to help you get the most out of your vacation.
Explore Merano on a hike along the Tappeiner Weg trail high above the rooftops of the town and enjoy the breathtaking view of the green nature and surrounding vineyards.
Another highlight is a ride on the chairlift to Dorf Tirol to experience the panoramic view over Merano.
Relax along the summer promenade along the River Passer and discover the fascinating botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
The thermal baths with their pools and saunas ensure relaxing hours whatever the weather.
Merano promises unforgettable adventures and plenty of opportunities to discover the beauty of the city and its surroundings.

Tappeiner Weg: above the rooftops of Merano

Almost like flying?
A hike high above the rooftops of the city.
The Tappeiner Weg is a hiking trail high above the red-tiled roofs of the city.
Directly on the mountain, it offers you a wonderful view over the city.
It is also accompanied by the vineyards that line the slopes.
This allows you to look down on Merano surrounded by green nature.
The route is around 2.8 kilometers long and takes around 36 minutes without breaks.
However, it is definitely worth taking a short break in between to enjoy the view.
This is what awaits you on the Tappeiner Weg:

  • Hiking trail high above the rooftops of the city
  • View of Merano, surrounded by green nature
  • Vineyards along the slopes
  • Route length: approx. 2.8 kilometers
  • Time without breaks: about 36 minutes

This is what the view looks like in detail: This is how you get to the Tappeiner Weg.
You can access the path at several points in the town:

  • Right down the road from the stone footbridge
  • North of the Gilfpromenade near the Powder Tower
  • Tiroler Steig (staircase behind the parish church)
  • Galilei-Straße (near the chairlift valley station)
  • Schlehdorfsteig in Verdi-Straße (Tappeiner Weg access)

A little to the east, you can head for the dizzying heights.

Dorf Tirol chairlift: breathtaking heights

Flying high!
Merano from above.
This chairlift is located in the north-east of the city and connects Merano with the village of Tirolo.
The latter is slightly elevated and offers small alleyways and Tyrolean village charm as well as an impressive view over Merano.
Once you have explored the village of Tirol extensively, you can also return to Meran from here.
That’s why it’s worth visiting the chairlift:

  • Chairlift connects Merano with the village of Tirolo
  • Dorf Tirol: small alleyways and Tyrolean village charm
  • Impressive view over Merano
  • Possibility to return to Merano from Dorf Tirol

This view awaits you at the chairlift:

Summer promenade: refreshment by the river

The summer promenade is a path south along the River Passer.
You follow this and the trees that line the path.
These provide shade in summer, so you can enjoy a relaxed walk in the shade even when temperatures are high.
This is why the route is also known as the “summer”
promenade.
From the promenade, you can of course also enjoy a delicious lunch on one of the parallel streets.
This is what awaits you on the summer promenade:

  • Summer promenade: path south along the river “Passer”
  • Lined with trees, providing shade in summer (not so hot)
  • Relaxed hiking in the shade even at higher temperatures
  • Possibility to enjoy a delicious lunch on parallel roads

The summer promenade is also a wonderful experience with the family: From here, the route continues to the southeast.

Botanical Garden: A blaze of color & family outing

This botanical garden – or the “Gardens of Trutmansdorff Castle” – is located in the south-east of the city.
It offers over 80 colorful garden worlds in which various flowers, palms and shrubs grow.
Plants from different continents are featured, such as North American conifers, tea plants from East Asia and European plants from South Tyrol and the Mediterranean region.
Here you can spend several hours full of amazement and discovery – even with the whole family.
The botanical garden offers you these things:

  • Over 80 colorful garden worlds
  • Plants from different continents
  • Possibility for several hours
  • Suitable for family outings

That’s how beautiful the garden is: After so much hiking and walking, you’re sure to come back to the campsite hungry.
A practical camping kitchen is a great way to whip up a quick meal.
You can see an example here:

To round off the evening or for the next rainy day, we continue with travel tip number five: the thermal baths!

In case of rain: Wellness Oasis Therme

Should it rain, do you want to warm up in winter or simply enjoy a relaxing evening?
Here you will find pure relaxation and an exciting world of bathing.
Merano is particularly famous for its thermal baths.
There are 15 soothing indoor pools and 10 outdoor pools.
There is also a sauna area, relaxation oases and a wellness area.
The water contains radon and has a particularly relaxing effect on the respiratory tract and mucous membranes.
This is why it is particularly popular with people with respiratory diseases.
Both adults and children are welcome in the thermal baths.
So nothing stands in the way of a trip with the whole family.
If the weather is bad, you can go to the thermal baths:

  • 15 indoor pools & 10 outdoor pools
  • Sauna area, relaxation oases & wellness area
  • Popular with people with respiratory diseases
  • Thermal baths suitable for adults & children

Relaxing in the pool, what could be better?

Mountains around Merano: hiking & skiing

The small spa town of Merano already has a lot to offer, but what about the surrounding area?
The mountainous surroundings of Merano/Meran offer all kinds of opportunities for activities in every season.
Whether hiking in summer or skiing on the snow-covered peaks in winter.

Hiking in Merano & Environs

The small town is surrounded by many valleys.
Accordingly, Merano is very popular with hikers as a starting point for hikes in the Passeiertal, Ultental, Schnalstal and Vinschgau valleys.
The associated hiking trails are very varied.
So there should be something for every ability level and every age.
Late summer and fall are ideal for hiking, as the temperatures are warm but pleasant.
But the splendor of the flowers in spring can also invite you to go on a hike.
You can hike in these places near Merano/Meran:

  • Passiria Valley
  • Ulten Valley
  • Schnalstal Valley
  • Vinschgau Valley

Have you never been hiking before or would you like to brush up on your old skills?
Here you can find more tips on planning, preparing and staying safe on a hike:

Merano 2000: Skiing & winter sports

The mountains can also be used for adventurous activities in winter.
Whizzing down the slopes on skis or a snowboard?
That’s no problem in Merano either.
Whether Merano 2000, Pfelders in the Passeier Valley, the Schwemmalm in Ulten or on the Val Senales Glacier, there are all kinds of ski areas in the surrounding area.
Merano 2000 in the north-east of the town is particularly suitable.
It is not far away and you can easily reach it for your daily ski adventure.
A few nights at a quiet campsite in Merano/Meran is a good idea.
You will find these ski resorts nearby:

  • Merano 2000
  • Pfelders in the Passeier Valley
  • Schwemmalm in Ulten
  • Schnalstal Glacier

But first of all, how good are your skiing skills?
If you want to brush up on them or are a beginner, you can find tips for getting started, skiing and equipment here:

Moving on to the campsites, whether winter camping or camping adventures in summer, you should be able to sleep soundly on these sites.

Campsite recommendation

Sleeping between the mountains on a blooming meadow or in the glistening snow – what could be better?
Here you’ll find the two campsites in the village, where you can sleep close to nature.

Live Camping Merano

Rating: 4.3 / 5.0 (1,381 ratings)

Camping Hermitage

Rating: 3.9 / 5.0 (127 reviews)

  • Address: Naifweg 29, 39012 Merano (BZ)
  • Phone: +39 0473 232191
  • Website: Camping Merano

Weather: The best time to travel is always!

The weather in Merano is comparatively warm for a South Tyrolean city, as the Alps to the north protect the city from cold northerly winds.
In July to August, the maximum temperatures climb up to 30 °C.
In winter, on the other hand, the temperature can drop to -7 °C.
As Merano is popular with both winter sports enthusiasts and summer vacationers, it is open all year round.
This means that there is no recommended travel time for Merano/Meran.
Your travel time depends entirely on your needs.
The weather in Merano at a glance:

  • Warm summers & cold winters
  • Maximum temperature: 30 °C
  • Lowest temperature: -7 °C

On this map you can see the current weather conditions for Merano:

Camping on Lake Kaltern & destinations nearby

Have you already seen everything in Merano/Meran or are you looking for a nice stopover on your journey through Italy?
Then you’ll find it here.
In the following articles, you can read tips on choosing the right campsite, great experiences and the best time to travel.

Camping on Lake Kaltern: a short drive, lots of enjoyment

Lake Kaltern is around 40 minutes’ drive to the south.
As it is the warmest bathing lake in northern Italy, it is a popular destination for campers in South Tyrol.
Perhaps the following tips will inspire you to take a trip:

A view over Lake Kaltern with the mountains and the blue lake water

Camping in Italy: art, culture & nature

Merano is one of many beautiful places in Italy.
Whether it’s a city break, camping in Tuscany or a roadtrip with a roof tent through South Tyrol along the Alps – Italy is also home to some of the most popular campsites.
Italy offers unique architecture, painting and music, so great excursion destinations are guaranteed!
Here you can find more travel tips to help you plan your journey, plan excursions or maybe even find next year’s vacation destination:

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T-drawbar
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Chassis
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  • 2 crossbars
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  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
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  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
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  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
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Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
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Terrain values
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Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
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Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
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  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
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