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Skiing at night at Merano 2000

Merano end its environs is an area which also during winter times offers a lot. As example, for outdoor fans we recommend the possibility to skiing at night at the ski resort Merano 2000. Here, every Friday up to the 26th of February 2010, from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. you can ski and sledge. If also you are one of those people who prefer to spend your holiday with activities and adventures, so you are just right in Merano 2000. By the way: the Schenna Hotel Resort will be open again in March.

Winter hiking in Merano and environs

Winter hiking is very relaxing and healthy and during winter hiking you can feel pure nature. In Merano and its surroundings a lot of trails are free of snow also during winter month, especially the ones at the southward slopes. But, in the skiing areas of Merano and environs, you can walk on snow-cleared trails. As example, the high-plateau of San Vigilio in Lana offers several walking path, like the one who leads to the chapel of San Vigilio and the little lake behind. For this hiking tour you need about 2 ½ hour – but it is a very easy one. So you can discover winter nature also by no skiing.
The Hotel Schenna Resort hopes that you are enjoying your hiking holidays

Cross country skiing in Merano and its environs

Merano is famous for its mediterran climate but also in winter month it offers a lot of possibilities for winter sport. Here it does not exist a cross country stadium but a lot of little sport areas with several slopes. Here you can enjoy the sport, because it does not exist turbulences on the tracks.
For example the ski resort of Merano 2000 offers, just above the village of Avelengo, a cross country trail of about 5 km. Due to its low difficulty, this slope is perfect for beginners and children. Another trail of 7 km is situated in the area of Verano, a spectacular high plateau.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Said the night wind to the little lamb,
do you see what I see
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
do you see what I see

 A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,
do you hear what I hear

Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
do you hear what I hear
A song, a song, high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
do you know what I know

In your palace warm, mighty king,
do you know what I know
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere,
listen to what I say

Pray for peace, people everywhere!
listen to what I say
The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light

With this Christmas song with lyrics by Noel Regney all family Pföstl and Wörndle and all the team from the Schenna Hotel Resort wish you a peaceful Christmas and a successful New Year

Merano and its environs invite you for skiing

Yes, it is true, Merano and its environs is not a markedly winter area, but, the five ski areas around the city of Merano are not to despise. Val Senales, Plan, Monte S. Vigilio, Schwemmalm and Merano 2000, the last one reachable only in a few minutes by car from the Schenna Hotel Resort, offers good snow conditions and slopes for beginners, for families and for experts, too. During the months of January and February in Merano 2000 it is also possible to ski by night, every Friday evening. And, to remember, the skiing area of Merano 2000 will be open up to the 05th of April 2010. So, we wish you a lot of fun during your winter ski holiday in Merano and its environs.

Merano Christmas Market

It is just fort he 17th time that the Merano Christmas Market will be taking place on the historic health spa promenade, and, compared to other similar events in South Tyrol, the Christmas Market of Merano is one of the homely ones. Here you find traditional handcraft. And this year there will be present a master of the glassblowing art. It will surly be an amazing pleasure to watch him, when he will create Christmas ornaments. And don’t forget to taste the special punch of the Merano Christmas Market and some Christmas baking. The Merano Christmas Market will be open on 27th of November 2009 and you can visit it up to the 6h of January 2010. Use the opportunity of the Merano Christmas Market to spend some wellness days in the Schenna Hotel Resort in Schenna, only a few minutes by car from the spa town of Merano.

Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria 2009

It is a must for every wine lover: the 18th edition of the Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria in program from the 31st of October to the 9th of November 2009 in Merano. First class of Italian and international Wines as well as exquisite delicacies on all 10 days are offered to the visitors. The detailed program:
31st October to the 3rd of November GourmetHotelCollection and Locande del Gusto: this event will take place in the GourmetArena on Piazza Terme, where luxury hoatels and gourmet restaurants present their excellent cuisine together with top wines.
4th November 2009 Merano Wine & Jazz: an eventing with first class wines and top music from 7 – 12 pm.
6th November 2009 bio&dynamica: it takes place in the Pavillond es Fleurs in the Kurhaus where certified producers will present their organic and biodynamic produce. From 7 – 10 pm opening evening of the 18th Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria.
7th to the 9th of November 18th Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria in the rooms and halls of the Kurhaus of Merano.
Culinary treats, top local and international vines as well as home-produced bottles you can taste also at the Schenna Hotel Resort near Merano… the ideal starting point to visit also the 18th Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria.

Merano grape festival and wellness holidays

Every year, the third weekend of October, in Merano there is in program one of the most popular harvest celebrations in the country: the Merano grape festival. Highlight of this event is on Sunday, when the parade with its beautiful decorated floats brass bands and locals in costume, leads through the historic lanes of the city. All lovers of local traditions will be enchanted by this traditional flair. So, come also you,  to see this great event and to pass some beautiful days of relax in the Schenna Hotel Resort.

Finally the springtime has come...

Enjoy the first toasty sunbeams... enjoy this beautiful time!