Welcome to Trauttmansdorff

One magical setting, two highlights

Floral colours ablaze as you amble through the garden. Admire snow-covered peaks from under a palm tree, or enjoy the live sounds of world-class musicians performing from the stage by the Water Lily Pond. Have fun playing with the biggest tourism flipper in the world. … all this and more takes place at the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff!

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle cover an area of 12 hectares and extend over an altitude difference of 100 metres, offering a stunning view of the 80 different garden landscapes, of the city of Merano/Meran and of the surrounding mountain ranges. The gently meandering paths through the garden offer visitors the opportunity to explore four garden worlds home to plants from all over the world, across sunny terraces and past gurgling stream waters.

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The South Tyrol Museum of Tourism

Amidst its Gardens, the majestic Trauttmansdorff Castle also houses the “Touriseum”, the provincial Museum of Tourism, with its interactive display narrating 250 years of history of alpine tourism. The Touriseum is the first museum in the Alps that entirely focusses on the theme of tourism, narrating the story of its introduction in Tyrol, the changes it brought to the region and how it all affected the local population.

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Current events in the Gardens and the museum

150 Years of Julius Payer-Hut
Special exhibition
Historical images provide insights into the vibrant history of the hut
€0.00*
40 FINGERS
Concert
The Italian guitar quartet, will return to Europe’s major stages in 2025 following their successful tours across the United States and Italy.
€46.00*
A bowl of succulents: A desert oasis in miniature (9.15 AM)
Guided tour/Workshop
Succulents are exceptionally versatile plants.
€45.00*
Autumn bouquet: A burst of colour (9.00 AM)
Guided tour/Workshop
A bouquet of flowers always brings joy—and even more so if you’ve made it yourself.
€45.00*
Autumn Family Day
Event
A colourful day with the garden guides will reveal secrets of the autumnal plant world.
€0.00*
Boom '70
Special exhibition
Our special exhibition, “Boom 70” takes a look into the past: it sheds light on the tourist boom in South Tyrol that occurred in the 1970s and shows both its positive and negative sides.
€0.00*
Christina Stürmer
Concert
Christina Stürmer, one of Austria’s most celebrated voices, has been a cornerstone of the German-speaking music scene for over 20 years. Known for hits like "Ich lebe" and "Ein halbes Leben", she has won millions of hearts with her authentic style and emotional performances.
€57.50*
Daily garden tour
Guided tour/Workshop
Experience the highlights of the garden on an inspiring 90-minute guided tour.
€7.00*
Daily garden tour
Guided tour/Workshop
Experience the highlights of the garden on an inspiring 90-minute guided tour.
€7.00*
Day of the choirs
Event
Throughout the course of the entire day, sending the sound of local choral music ringing out over the four Gardenworlds.
€0.00*

Current blooming highlights

Artichoke
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
€0.00*
Bougainvillea
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Spring/ Summer
Bougainvillea
€0.00*
Bush Clock Vine
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Thunbergia erecta
€0.00*
Cacti
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Cactaceae
€0.00*
Caper Bush
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Capparis spinosa
€0.00*
Clematis
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Spring
Clematis
€0.00*
Common Myrtle
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Myrtus communis
To be found in the Sun Gardens
€0.00*
Daylilies
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Hemerocallis
€0.00*
Hydrangeas
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Hydrangea
€0.00*
Lavender
Blooming highlight
Blooming: Summer
Lavandula
€0.00*

Our must see

Trauttmansdorff is South Tyrol’s most popular excursion destination – and rightly so. Trauttmansdorff turns botany and history into an experience. It also serves as a recreational and cultural center for locals and tourists. Here are some highlights that make Trauttmansdorff well worth a visit.

See you in Trauttmansdorff  

in Merano in South Tyrol!


Via San. Valentino 55 - 39012 Merano - South Tyrol/Italy
   How to get there

Open every day:
1st April - 9th November 
   All opening hours

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