Season start Gardens and Touriseum: 1st april

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!

Plan your visit

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.

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.

Current events in the Gardens and the museum

Oct 05 Sunday

Autumn Family Day

Event

A colourful day with the garden guides will reveal secrets of the autumnal plant world.

Nov 14 Friday

Conference: The Ludwig brothers

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Look over the shoulders of researchers! A scientific project about the builders of the Parkhotel Laurin in Bolzano and their remarkable family presents itself.

Sep 21 Sunday

Day of the choirs

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Throughout the course of the entire day, sending the sound of local choral music ringing out over the four Gardenworlds.

May 25 Sunday

Familyday in Spring

Event

In the springtime Trauttmansdorff is at its most varied – and are nothing less than fascinating.

Apr 01 Tuesday

Nov 09 Sunday

Lenhart 3D

Event

Visit our mini-exhibition in the smallest room on the course.

Sep 06 Saturday

Open day for visitors with disabilities

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A full day in which we invite visitors with disabilities to enjoy the magnificent flowers.

Jun 20 Friday

Aug 15 Friday

Picnic at the Water Lily Pond

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On 3 balmy summer evenings, guests can enjoy a picnic basket with tasty treats by the Water Lily Pond.

€50.00*

Apr 01 Tuesday

Nov 09 Sunday

The Future of Travel

Event

How will travel change in the future? What will a journey of the future look like and where will it go? This topic will be the focus of our staircase exhibition starting April 1st.

Jun 06 Friday

Aug 29 Friday

Trauttmansdorff After Hours

Event

Extended hours on Fridays in mid-June, July and August make for a very special atmosphere at Trauttmansdorff.

Oct 11 Saturday

Trauttmansdorff Royal

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A full day in which Trauttmansdorff Castle will be transformed into a magical venue where, once again, the fascinating story of the Empress Elisabeth will come to life.

All events in the calendar

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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.