Tscherms (Italian: Cermes) is a municipality in the province of Bolzano, South Tyrol, northern Italy, situated approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Bolzano. Historically part of the commune of Marling, it gained independent status in 1897. For frequent-flyer hotel travelers, Tscherms offers a quiet yet strategically located base. Its proximity to Bolzano and the surrounding Alpine landscape makes it an appealing choice for those seeking a peaceful retreat while maintaining easy access to regional attractions and business hubs. The town retains a traditional charm, providing a distinct alternative to larger urban centers.
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Located just 20 km northwest of Bolzano, Tscherms serves as a convenient base for travelers exploring South Tyrol. Its quieter atmosphere contrasts with the busier city center, offering a peaceful environment ideal for rest after a day of meetings or sightseeing.
While Tscherms does not have its own airport code, it is well-connected by road to Bolzano and beyond. Travelers can easily reach major transport hubs via regional trains or car rentals, facilitating efficient connections to Innsbruck or Verona for longer journeys.
The best time to visit depends on your interests. Spring and autumn offer mild weather perfect for hiking and wine tasting. Summer provides access to high-altitude trails, while winter transforms the region into a hub for skiing and snowboarding, leveraging the nearby Alpine terrain.
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Once you leave Merano, you follow a road through the woods for about 5km to reach Castel Fragsburg, a small, fairytale-like residence with an elegant feel and guestrooms decorated in the traditional style of the southern Tyrol. At the gourmet Prezioso restaurant, in fine weather lucky diners can choose to sit on one of the most spectacular terraces in Italy, perched high above the valley. In the kitchen, chef Egon Heiss demonstrates his culinary talent on a single tasting menu of creative dishes which are made mostly from local mountain ingredients, sourced from the restaurant’s own kitchen ga
WebsiteHoused in a converted 15C mill on the Kränzelhof wine estate, this smart, elegant restaurant provides the backdrop for excellent, contemporary-style cuisine prepared wherever possible using locally sourced (and always top-quality) ingredients.
WebsiteAs you cross the threshold into this restaurant, you come into an elegant Art Nouveau-style dining room with sparkling chandeliers, patterned flooring and other fascinating retro details that make this a real gem. Owner-chef Andrea Fenoglio is the heart and soul of Sissi, dividing his time between the kitchen and front of house so that he can take time to chat with guests. His cuisine has solid classic foundations with a contemporary and personalised touch, and a good choice of dishes on the à la carte, plus a tasting menu (“Settepiatti”) which changes every year (as does the ceramic tableware
WebsiteIf you’re not a guest at the Vigilius Mountain Resort hotel where this restaurant is situated, leave your car in Lana and take the short cable-car ride to Monte San Vigilio where you’ll find the hotel at an altitude of 1 500m (remember to check the time of the last cable-car back down the mountain!). Decorated with a profusion of wood, the dining room has the same modern feel as the creative mountain cuisine prepared by the new chef who started here in 2023.
WebsiteThe name of this restaurant gives a good indication of the experience you can expect here: a culinary voyage through the chef’s varied selection of recipes and ingredients, some from the Alps, others from countries across the globe. Dishes are served on tasting menus of five, seven or nine courses in a quiet dining room with just a few tables, where the chef himself explains his dishes to guests.
WebsiteThe various Stube-style dining rooms in the Oberwirt hotel restaurant have a typical Tyrolean ambience, while the cuisine is decidedly traditional with its focus on seasonal and regional ingredients, although a few fish options also always feature on the menu. Wine-enthusiasts will be delighted with the excellent wine selection.
WebsiteAlthough fish dishes also feature on the menu, Hidalgo has long enjoyed a reputation for its excellent meat options thanks to its different cuts of steak and beef sourced from all around the world and cooked mainly (but not exclusively) on the barbecue grill. In a separate room(Aomi, a kind of restaurant within the restaurant), guests can choose from a menu dedicated uniquely (from antipasti to main courses) to Japanese Wagyubeef.
WebsiteIn Merano, within the elegant setting of Villa Eden, an intimate dining room with gilded accents and just four tables sets the stage for an exclusive gastronomic experience, woven around the discreet allure of candlelight. Here, chef Marcello Corrado presents a multisensory journey of singular identity: the eight-course tasting menu ‘OTTO ELEMENTI’ is a sincere expression of his culinary philosophy, his creativity, and a talent in constant dialogue with the territory and its extraordinary biodiversity. As an alternative, ‘EDEN ESSENCE’ offers a carefully curated selection of the most emblemati
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