Meran is definitely my favourite place around here and the same goes for my children. It's a small spa town about 40-50 mins away from Trento.
Its main attraction are the Terme/ the spa which houses 32 swimming pools indoor and outdoor, mind that there are fewer open in winter. It's a great place to chill out with whirl pools and free of charge loungers inside. Remember to take the arm bands for your children if they can't swim yet. There is even a free of charge creche for children but we have never used it. There is a restaurant (quite expensive!) that we are always forced to use since you are not allowed to bring your own food (although in the summer if you choose to stay outside, you can bring your own food).
We find it conveniant to leave our car in the Merano Terme car park as then we get a special car park ticket at a reduced price from the receptionist at the Terme.
Here's the official website of Merano Terme:
http://www.termemerano.it/index.php?lang=3
But Merano is much more then the Terme. For all attractions visit one of the websites below. I will say however that there are 2 main scenic walks just off the square with the Terme, alongside the Passer River. One of them is called the Winter Walk and faces south and the other is the Summer Walk and faces north, choose one depending on when you visit but actually they are both nice walks, the difference is how much sun you get. One of the walks, I think the winter one, offers a very good ice cream with a very friendly seller and a good coffee stop with plenty of free toys for your children to play with. These paved walks can take you from the centre of Meran up the hill to visit the old tower from which you'll have splendid views of the surrounding area.
A longer walk is available along the Passeggiata Tappeiner or the Tappeiner Trail. This path, which is often described as the most beautiful around Meran, leaves the city center and winds its way upward 4 kilometers to the base of Mount Benedetto.
Starting at the Powder Tower (Pulverturm) the walk "...along the Tappeiner Trail up to Gratsch. From there across the Falknerweg to Dorf Tirol or across the Algunder Waalweg to Algund.
From Merano access to the Tappeiner Trail is either possible at the Gilf ravine across the Gilf promenade or across the Tiroler Steig, that leads behind the Parish Church of Merano to Dorf Tirol and crosses the Tappeinerweg.
The Tappeinerweg is surrounded by sub tropical flora and offers an impressive view of the Old Town of Merano as well as the many fruit and vineyards of the Meraner Land, also known as Burggrafenamt. "
source:
http://www.merano.info/en/sights/meran-promenades.html
A longer walk is available along the Passeggiata Tappeiner or the Tappeiner Trail. This path, which is often described as the most beautiful around Meran, leaves the city center and winds its way upward 4 kilometers to the base of Mount Benedetto.
Starting at the Powder Tower (Pulverturm) the walk "...along the Tappeiner Trail up to Gratsch. From there across the Falknerweg to Dorf Tirol or across the Algunder Waalweg to Algund.
From Merano access to the Tappeiner Trail is either possible at the Gilf ravine across the Gilf promenade or across the Tiroler Steig, that leads behind the Parish Church of Merano to Dorf Tirol and crosses the Tappeinerweg.
The Tappeinerweg is surrounded by sub tropical flora and offers an impressive view of the Old Town of Merano as well as the many fruit and vineyards of the Meraner Land, also known as Burggrafenamt. "
source:
http://www.merano.info/en/sights/meran-promenades.html
One more thing, I would recommend it to visit in December when the Christmas Market is on. It has great atmosphere with lots of small stalls selling typical yummy specialties.
Here's the website of Meran and the surroundings:
http://www.meranerland.com/en/
Level: you'll find various levels of paths around Meran to suit all abilities. If you have a buggy and small children with you then you can stay in Meran and walk around the town.
Level: you'll find various levels of paths around Meran to suit all abilities. If you have a buggy and small children with you then you can stay in Meran and walk around the town.
Duration: you could easily spend the whole day in Meran .
Refreshments and toilet facilities: you'll find lots of bars and restaurants in Meran.
Getting there:
By car: from Trento follow A22 towards Bolzano, come out of the highway in Bolzano Sud and take the superstrada towards Meran/ Merano.
By train: you will have to change in Bolzano, here's the link to the Italian Railway website:
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