Author: Todo Suedtirol

How to reach Lana

Culinary art:
– Pur Südtirol

Attractions:
– Biotope Falschauer | Lana
– Gaul Canyon | Lana

Located in the heart of the Val d’Adige/Etschtal Valley, the Alpine-Mediterranean town of Lana combines rural charm with urban comfort. Lana is the biggest and oldest apple-growing town in South Tyrol/Südtirol, and is an ideal starting point for discovering South Tyrol’s many hiking and cycling routes. Above Lana rises Mount Vigiljoch. Closed to public traffic but easily accessible by cableway, Mount Vigiljoch is highly popular among families, nature lovers and mountain bikers. The village offers a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities, as well as numerous cultural events. Lana is partly rural in character but also a vibrant town with many shopping opportunities and restaurants in the center.

Nature and Culture:
Some 40 churches, chapels, monasteries and convents in the area, dating to the dawn of the previous millennium pay tribute to Lana’s important historical and religious role. These include the early medieval St. Margareth Kapelle chapel and the opulent interiors of the Pfarrkirche in Niederlana parish church, including the late Gothic altar built by Hans Schnatterpeck.
A visit to the many castles and fortresses in the surrounding area is a journey through history as seen in the art, painting and craftsmanship, and the numerous medieval works of art that are located along the hiking trails. The museums of Lana and Environs also reflect the importance of agriculture in the area. Despite the impact of civilization, nature still prevails. The Gaulschlucht gorge, the Falschauer biotope in Lana, and the Skulpturenwanderweg trail, as well as the Kränzelhof – Sevens Gardens estate in Cermes/Tscherms, all exude a sense of peace and tranquility.

Gastronomy:
Several high-profile food and wine events take place in Lana and Environs. Theme food fairs are held throughout the year and include the Wild Herbs Days (Wildkräutertage), the Blossom Festival (Blütenfesttage) in spring, or the Keschtnriggl Chestnut Days (Kastanientage) and the Culinary Autumn in Merano gastronomic festival in the fall. During the Pumpkin Festival, (Kürbisfest) the vegetable is celebrated in a wide range of dishes. The chestnut season coincides with the traditional Törggelen in autumn. This is the perfect time to gather with friends for a glass of new wine.
For visitors dining out, the restaurant guide and the Real Quality in the Mountains label can be useful. Traditional recipe books and high-quality local food products from Lana and Environs may be taken home as souvenirs of a holiday in South Tyrol.

How to reach Postal

Attractions:
– Cable car Postal-Verano

Activ:
– River Boating Xsund | Lana – Terlano

To the south of Merano/Meran lies the idyllic village of Postal/Burgstall near Lana. Nestled in the fertile Etschtal Valley in South Tyrol, this idyllic and conveniently located village is located at the foot of the Tschögglberg plateau and extends from characteristic apple orchards to a natural reserve area.
Postal was mentioned for the first time in the 13th century. The name of the village derives from the castle of the same name, built by Volkmer von Burgstall, an ancestor of the Counts of Spaur, which now exists only as a ruin. Today, this small village on the Etsch River is a popular holiday resort offering a wide range of accommodations and culinary offerings. From Postal it is easy to take extensive hikes and cycling tours through the entire Etschtal Valley and to the nearby Passeiertal and Vinschgau valleys.
If you seek true relaxation, leave your car in the garage, as directly from the village you can easily reach one of the largest and most popular hiking areas in South Tyrol, the Tschögglberg with Merano 2000 and the Salten plateau, in only five minutes with the new Postal-Verano/Vöran cable car. The cable car is itself an aesthetic jewel and since its completion in 2017 has become one of the new landmarks of Postal.
The hiking area above Postal stretches from the Merano 2000 area with its panoramic paths and Alpine meadows up to the Ifinger mountain, and from the Salten with its sparse larch forests along to the Sarntal Valley. Numerous Alpine huts along the way invite hungry hikers to stop for a rest on their sunny terraces.

How to reach the Parish Museum and Museum of Archeology

The upper floor of the Chapel of St. Michael, next to the parish church, houses late-Gothic sacred art from the surrounding churches. On the ground floor is the Archaeology Museum with finds from the Peterbühel and its vicinity from the late Stone Age, late Antiquity, and up to the Middle Ages.

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Contact:
Parish Museum and Museum of Archeology
Boznerstraße 4
39050 Fiè allo Scilar
+39 0471 725087

How to reach Foiana

Attraktions:
–Museum of Farm Life | Foiana

Surrounded by forests, orchards and vineyards, Foiana/Völlan is located near Lana at 700m a.s.l.. Thanks to its pure air quality it has a long reputation as a health resort. Foiana is also a starting point for numerous walks and mountain bike trails in various directions. Following the autumn harvest, the chestnut season and traditional Törggelen festival is a time for convivial celebrations.

Castles and fortresses are interspersed with prehistoric relics, bearing witness to the ancient Rhaetian and Celtic settlements in the area. Around Foiana, trails lead up to traditional mountain hut, inns and taverns.

In 1977, a small peasant and agricultural museum was established in the health resort of Foiana and is open from Easter to All Saints Day in early November. The museum provides insights into the life and culture of the traditional Tyrolean communities of the mountain villages.