Walk in the footsteps of Empress Sissi.

Autumn is a time of colourful natural landscapes, tranquillity... and fantastic festivals! In autumn, Meran hosts the annual Grape Festival with its spectacular parade, as well as the Meran Wine Festival for true wine lovers and connoisseurs, and the Grand Prix of Meran, one of the most important horse races in Europe.

Snowflakes dance through illuminated alleys while bustling pre-Christmas energy blends harmoniously with wintry tranquillity. The scent of cinnamon and apples fills the winter air, and mulled wine warms your hands. A stroll through the Christmas market in Meran, with its handcrafted products and traditional delicacies, is a feast for all the senses, a true journey of enjoyment for all ages. Fun and delight await children on the ice-skating rink, carousel, children’s train, and numerous other attractions.

Eerie masks, mystical smoke, and atmospheric lights – during the Krampus Run, usually held on 5 December, the “Tuifl” (devils) parade through villages and towns, making for a strangely beautiful experience. The scary characters also come to visit us at the Quellenhof Resort.

The festival of love, of atmospheric lights, shining eyes, and inner peace. At the Quellenhof, we love Christmas more than anything because this celebration has always had something special about it, a one-of-a-kind magic that fills our hearts. We would like to pass on this joyful feeling, this pleasant excitement, to our guests; therefore, we organise a small Christmas party every Christmas Eve, with presents, a dinner, the reading of the Christmas story by the Christmas tree, and a Christmas mass. It is not only the children’s eyes that light up with joy. On New Year’s Eve, there is an elegant gala with a festive dinner, fireworks, and music until the early hours, followed by a New Year’s breakfast for late risers. On 6 January, we celebrate the day of Befana, the good witch, and the three wise men with our guests.

In winter, Val Passiria/Passeiertal is transformed into a snow-swathed wonderland with magical views. Explore the wintry wilderness on winter and snowshoe hikes and let yourself be enchanted by the sight of the snow-covered mountains or indulge in the pleasure of skiing, carving fresh tracks in the snow. Nearby you will find the ski areas of Plan/Pfelders, Racines/Ratschings, Merano 2000, and Schwemmalm. A toboggan run means pure winter fun for the whole family, guaranteeing laughter, rosy cheeks, and pure happiness.