A winter holidayin Meranois the highlight of the year for many guests of the Hotel Sonnenburg. Our guests are already looking forward in summer to skiing at Merano 2000 and in the other ski resorts near our accommodation in Merano and Environs. But that's not all, our hotel is the ideal starting point for numerous other winter activities that will delight you.
If you want to go on winter and snow shoe hikes during your winter holiday in Merano, Merano 2000 is the perfect place to go. You can hike comfortably on the numerous routes through the snow-covered winter world and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. On the toboggan runs you’ll find not only families with children, but also friends and couples having fun. Quickly ride in pairs towards the valley, it will surelyadd excitement to a winter holiday in Merano. Practice serenity while cross-country skiing as you glide along the perfectly maintained country trails at your own pace in the nearby Val Passiria/Passeiertal.
If you enjoy spending your winter holidays in Merano on the ice, the perfect spot to be is on the ice rink at the Merano Arena or on the rink in front of the Terme Merano (during the Christmas season). You can rent skates at both rinks and enjoy winter in Merano to the fullest – especially during Christmas time, when the spa town is decorated atmospherically and sparkles bright with Christmas colours. A trip to the Merano Christmas market is a must if you spend your winter holidays in Merano between the end of November and the beginning of January. No matter which winter activity your heart desires – a winter holiday in Merano in the Hotel Sonnenburg is in any case the solution for your winter wishes.
There are several ski resorts in and around the Hotel Sonnenburg for winter holidays in Merano. Skiing at Merano 2000 is the quickest way to get on the slopes. The cable car is just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel and will take you up to the sunny plateau with around 40 kilometres of slopes for beginners and advanced skier.
Another opportunity to ski is at the San Vigilio/Vigiljoch above Lana; this is a small but very nice ski resort. Take advantage of your winter holidays in Merano and teach your children how to ski – this is what the 5 km of slopes on the quiet San Vigilio/Vigiljoch are ideal for. Enjoy the peace in nature, far away from traffic and bustle of a city. Winter hiking, sledding and snowshoeing are just fantastic here.
If you are looking for a special challenge and a truly breath-taking panorama during your winter holiday in Merano, you will find your personal paradise in the skiing area Val Senales Glacier. At an altitude of 2,000 to 3,200 m, you can enjoy skiing on 35 sunny slopes which are perfectly maintained. This is sure to be a highlight on your winter holiday in Merano.
The ski resort Schwemmalm in the rustic Val d’Ultimo/Ultental with its 25 km of slopes is a beautiful destination for winter holidays in Merano. At an altitude between 1,400 and 2,600 m you can enjoy the sun, the perfect snow conditions and skiing, tobogganing and winter hiking.
The Val Passiria/Passeiertal will convince you of winter holidays in Merano with its two ski areas: Plan/Pfelders and Racines-Giovo/Ratschings-Jaufen. The 18 respectively 25 km of slopes are ideal for families and beginners and offer plenty of sun and culinary delights in the huts.
No matter how you create your winter holiday in Merano – you will be sure to enjoy the bright winter sunshine, the wonderful snow conditions, and the breath-taking mountain panorama while skiing and tobogganing, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. In our Hotel Sonnenburg in Merano we are ready to give you the best advice and recommend the most beautiful activities for a successful and eventful winter holiday in Merano.