Riding in Meran, Dorf Tirol & environs
Not only the village of Hafling that gives the name to the horse breed of the Haflingers with their blond mane, but the entire surroundings of Meran are a paradise for horse lovers.
What is this riding region known for?
- From a short ride to a 2-day tour with an overnight stay on a mountain pasture, there are many ways to explore the varied landscape from Tschögglberg to Ulten on the back of a Haflinger horse.
- The village of ‘Hafling’ gives its name to the Haflinger horse breed.
- Several providers of carriage and horse-drawn sleigh rides – e.g. in Hafling or in the Ultental Valley.
Riding holidays in Meran & environs
Whether riding holidays in a hotel resort, riding holidays on a farm or simply a round of pony riding - in our selection for Meran and environs, children and beginners will find the right offer as well as experienced riders:
Riding stables with overnight accommodation
- Riding farm Sulfner, Hafling
Rooms, suites and apartment at Hotel Sulfner, excursions, riding lessons and guided rounds on the riding farm right next to it
reitstall@sulfner.com, Tel. +39 366 651 4449
Riding holidays on a farm
- Erlebnis Bauernhof, Hafling/Oberdorf
Excursions
erlebnisbauernhofhafling@gmail.com, Phone: +39 334 907 9172 - Obermichelerhof, Vöran
Apartments on a farm, riding lessons and excursions
info@obermichelerhof.it, Phone: +39 0473 278 195 - Egarthof, Moos in Passeier
Apartments on a farm, riding lessons and guided excursions, guest boxes for holidays with your own horse
info@egarthof.com, Tel. +39 348 670 4779 - Steinerhof, Pfelders
Apartments on a riding farm, riding lessons for guests in the apartments, excursions, half-day and two-day rides for other guests as well
info@steinerhof.eu, Tel. +39 340 547 8603
For riding holidays in Meran and environs, farms such as Mesnerhof or Brunnerhof in Hafling are ideal, as they offer riding possibilities for their guests.
Riding stables
- Riding park Lana, Lana
Riding lessons
gqstable@gmail.com - Riding stable Nals, Nals
Riding lessons, voltage lessons and excursions
Phone: +39 335 128 8237 - Riding centre Meran, Meran
Riding lessons only for members, riding hall and several riding arenas
info@centroequestremerano.it, Phone: +39 0473 232 481
Hotels with riding facilities
- Naturresidenz Theistadl, St. Walburg
Aparthotel with apartments and rooms, riding lessons, excursions (with guided horses too), trekking
info@theistadl.it, Phone: +39 342 663 4707 - Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier
Hotel resort with riding hall, riding lessons, excursions, pony riding, gest boxes for holidays with your own horse
info@quellenhof.it, Phone: +39 0473 645 474 - Active Family Spa Resort Stroblhof, St. Leonhard in Passeier
Rooms and suites in the hotel, riding lessons and excursions
info@stroblhof.com, Tel. +39 0473 010 500
Hotels such as the Andreus Resorts, which only offer riding facilities to their house guests, are also suitable for riding holidays in Passeiertal.
Carriage rides
There are also several providers of carriage and horse-drawn sleigh rides in Meran and environs – for example in Hafling at the Sulfner riding stables or in Ultental Valley.
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The well-tempered Haflinger horses are perfectly suitable for riding newbies and for children.
Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
On the back of a Haflinger horse, you can explore the wonderful landscape in the surroundings of Meran in a very special way.
Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
The sunny high plateau of Hafling near Meran is perfect for a cosy ride with the eponymous horses.
Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
In Hafling near Meran, romantic horse-sleigh rides are a really special experience.
Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
The high plateau of Hafling can be best explored during a romantic carriage ride.
Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
The popular Haflinger horses come from the surroundings of Meran.
MGM - Frieder Blickle
The good-natured Haflinger horses are perfect for beginners too.
MGM - Frieder Blickle
The magnificent landscape around Meran can best be explored during a cosy ride.
MGM - Frieder Blickle
Haflinger horses play an important role during traditional festivals and parades too.
MGM - Frieder Blickle
Festively decorated and well-groomed, the good-natured Haflinger horses are frequently used for drawing carriages during traditional parades.
MGM - Frieder BlickleRiding
Selected accommodations in Meran and environs
- Spacious rooms & luxury flats
- Breakfast room
- Pub in the cellar
- Garden with swimming pool
- Excursions & cultural tours in the surroundings
- Three exclusive apartments
- Quiet location near Meran
- Saltwater pool in the garden
- Modern amenities
- Family-like atmosphere
Hotel Chalet Mirabell - The Spirit of Meran
- Dream location above Merano
- Spacious rooms & lots of privacy
- Wellness for adults only & for families
- Varied culinary highlights
- Sustainability label South Tyrol
- Country-style apartments
- Sunny panoramic location
- Mediterranean garden with pool
- Dog-friendly accommodation
- Close to Meran