Schenna in South TyrolThe sunny terrace above Merano

Schenna/Scena is set in a prime location on the slopes above the spa town of Meran/Merano. It consists of seven villages at different altitudes and is characterised by a special blend of South Tyrolean charm and Mediterranean lifestyle. Schenna’s privileged position brings together an undeveloped rural environment with the convenience of proximity to an urban center and its rich cultural life. Thanks to the mild climate, hiking and mountain biking is possible from spring until late autumn. Families will find ideal hiking trails leading up to mountain pastures with spectacular panoramic views and numerous mountain inns. With its modern conveniences and rural charm, Schenna is an ideal destination for a family vacation, offering high-standard facilities and cozy accommodation facilities.

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Highlights in Schenna There is so much to discover in Schenna

Hiking along Waalwege trails and mountain paths

From a leisurely Waalweg stroll to an alpine summit tour: the Schenner Waalweg stretches 7.5 km through forests, chestnut groves and orchards with views of the Merano basin. Five cable cars take you quickly to the Merano 2000 hiking area and the peaks of Ifinger and Hirzer.

Mountain biking & E-biking

Schenna is the ideal starting point for varied cycling tours: from the cycle path along the Passer river to challenging trails in the Sarntal Alps. Bike rental, e-bike charging stations and guided tours complete the experience.

Hotels & accommodation for every taste

Whether a wellness hotel, guesthouse, holiday apartment or a farm stay: Schenna offers welcoming family run properties with rural charm at all altitudes. Many hotels feature excellent spa facilities, and the Terme Merano thermal baths are just minutes away.

Family holidays with Schenna4Family

The Schenna4Family programme offers guided family hikes, exciting excursion destinations and a colourful children's programme. On the legend trail, little adventurers discover local myths, while playgrounds and family friendly mountain huts invite you to linger.

Did you know that...

...Schenna, with only around 2,900 residents, records over 900,000 overnight stays per year, making it one of the five most successful holiday destinations in all of South Tyrol?

...Schenna Castle was built in 1350 and is still inhabited and managed today by the descendants of Archduke Johann, the Counts of Meran?

...Schenna stretches from 600 metres with Mediterranean palms and cypresses up to 1,536 metres at the alpine village of Videgg, allowing you to experience two climate zones in a single day?

...around Schenna, across 300 hectares, a total of 800,000 fruit trees are planted and the roughly 70 farmers in the village keep around 1,500 head of livestock?

Selected Accommodations Immerse yourself in the Schenna experience and get inspired

4-5* Hotels

from € 120 per person/nigh
  • with breakfast, half board or 3/4 board
  • with wellness area
  • perfect service
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1-3* Hotels

from € 100 per person/night
  • with breakfast or half board
  • well-equipped rooms
  • mostly with wellness area
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Garni / B&B / Private Rooms

from € 45 per person/night
  • with breakfast 
  • small & charming 
  • personal contact
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Residence & Holiday Apartment

from € 35 per person/night
  • without meals
  • ideal for families
  • spacious apartments with kitchen
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Holidays in Schenna A vantage point above Meran

Nestled between vineyards and orchards, the municipality and its seven villages stretch across an area of 48 square kilometres.

While Schenna village at 600 metres offers a Mediterranean lifestyle among palm trees and cypresses, the mountain village of Videgg at 1,536 metres provides a truly alpine holiday atmosphere.

High quality infrastructure and welcoming family run businesses with rural charm at every altitude make Schenna the ideal destination for a family holiday in the Merano area.

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