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Glamorous late Autumn in Merano and environs

Who spends now his vacation in Schenna, can take pleasure in numerous autumnal highlights. The smell of fresh apples and roasted chestnuts lies in the air, the vintage begins and the multicoloured forests invite to breathtaking excursions and walks.

Moreover, from the 14th to the 16th of October 2011, the traditional Grape Festival of Merano takes place in the city centre of Merano which is accompanied by a huge supporting programme from culinary highlights to folkloric music.

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Südtirol Classic Festival

It is shortly to the 26th edition of the Music Weeks in Merano. Every year this festival surprises with beautiful concerts.

Merano, the spa town, with its architecture from the Danube Monarchy gives these Musical Weeks a particular charm.

The Budapest Festival Orchestra opens the südtirol classic festival this year on 25th August at 20.30 in the famous Kursaal of the city.

Many famous artists and ensembles from around the world will perform until September 22, 2011 on stage at the prestigious Merano Kurhaus, the Stadttheater and the Knight’s Hall in Tyrol Castle.

A real meeting point for lovers of classical music!

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Südtirol Jazz Festival Alto Adige

From June 24 to July 3 takes place the 29th edition of the Jazz Festival in South Tyrol. In total there will be more than 100 concerts and live performances with the participation of 250 musicians and artists.

The grand opening of the festival will be celebrated in the Messner Mountain Museum in Castel Firmiano under the theme "Voices of the World".  Artists from Colombia, Israel, Sardinia, the United States and Senegal will sing together for the first time on stage in the romantic courtyard of the castle.

As part of the Südtirol Jazz Festival Alto Adige in Scena / Schenna near Merano on June 25, 2011 at 9 pm there will be a Jazz-Night with Cyro Baptista & Banquet of the Spirits!

Here's a taste:

Eastern in Meranerland: Haflinger Horseracing 2011

You are passing Eastern in the Schenna Hotel Resort in Meranerland? Then you have to visit the Haflinger horseracing in Merano on Easter Monday!

Every year on this day (this year the 25th April 2011) takes place this popular event: it already begins in the morning with a procession of the Haflinger horses through the town centre of Merano, accompanied by different colorful floats and brass bands.
Also during the races there will be an interesting event program.

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The next highlights in Schenna / Scena

Holidays in Scena / Schenna are never boring. Many highlights are awaiting our guests in March and April 2011. From 19th till 30th March 2011 is taking place the "Schenner Langes". The Schenna music band and the Schenna Folk Theatre Group invite to participate on a cultural and funny week.

"Schenna in bloom…!" – this is the slogan for Saturday,  2nd April 2011. It's an event in Schenna, where contemporary art will be displayed.

"Meran-o Vitae" is taking place from 2nd till 13th April 2011. It's the health's festival. The weekend from 8th till 10th April 2011 is dedicated to the Schenna Fire Brigade. That days is taking place the fire brigade festival.

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Carnival at the Schenna Hotel Resort

What do you think about Carnival in Scena / Schenna? The Schenna Hotel Resort invites his guests to pass some fascinating Carnival Weeks. They can live unforgettable moments in the snowy nature during excursions with the snow shoes or during a funny time on the nearby skiing areas.

Returned in the hotel after a beautiful day in the middle of the nature, the guests have the possibility to enjoy some relaxing moments in the wellness area.

Furthermore they can dance and participate on the Carnival evenings.

25th Music Weeks Merano

From the 24th of August to the 27th of September 2010 the Music Weeks of Merano celebrate the 25 years of exists. 18 concerts are in program.

To open the Music Weeks there will be the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Franz Welser Möst on 24th of August at 8.30 pm at the Kursaal of Merano. All the symphonic concerts will be hold in the Kursaal of Merano, the concerts chamber music in the Pavillon des Fleur and the crossover projects in the Stadttheater.

Enjoy some of those wonderful concerts during a holiday with delicious culinary treats in the Schenna Hotel Resort, in immediate proximity of Merano.

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