from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
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from 144 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
from 120 €
Die Waldruhe
Nature holiday | Kiens at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 102 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
The best possible relaxation | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
from 67 €
Ruster Resort
For relaxation seekers, active travellers & culture lovers | Algund near Merano
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 62 €
Garni Ganthaler
In the middle of fruit orchards | Algund near Meran
from 104 €
Hotel Vilpianerhof
Active hotel | Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
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from 98 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal
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from 75 €
Hotel & Resort Schlosshof
Charme Hotel | Lana near Meran
from 480 €
Naturhotel Waldheim
Active hotel | Altrei in Southern South Tyrol
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from 65 €
Landhaus Fux
Residence | Schlanders in the Vinschgau

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

Riding excursion with Haflingers
Riding excursion with Haflingers

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

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 in Passeiertal
Riding in Passeiertal

Passeiertal Valley offers varied possibilities for riding fans.

Quellenhof Passeier - Alfred Tschager
Riding in Passeiertal
Riding in Passeiertal

Passeiertal Valley offers varied possibilities for riding fans.

Quellenhof Passeier - Alfred Tschager
Riding in Passeiertal
Riding in Passeiertal

Passeiertal Valley offers varied possibilities for riding fans.

Quellenhof Passeier - Alfred Tschager
Riding in Passeiertal
Riding in Passeiertal

Passeiertal Valley offers varied possibilities for riding fans.

Quellenhof Passeier - Alfred Tschager

Riding stables

  • Riding park Lana, Lana
    Riding lessons
    gqstable@gmail.com
  • Riding stable Nals, Nals
    Riding lessons, voltage lessons and excursions
    Phone: +39 348 169 8648
  • 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

Hotels such as the Andreus Resorts, which only offer riding facilities to their house guests, are also suitable for riding holidays in Passeiertal.

>> All riding hotels in South Tyrol

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.

Current holiday offers

from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue

The Grand Hotel Bellevue is located in the city centre of Merano, just a 10-minute walk from the Thermal Baths.

To the hotel
from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

To the hotel
from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

To the hotel
from 163 €
Viktoria Alpine Spa Resort

Space - Time - Silence! Enjoy your break in the unique waldSPA on over 6000m² & the 25m Infinity OutdoorPool.

To the hotel

Images

Riding on Haflinger horses
Riding on Haflinger horses

The well-tempered Haflinger horses are perfectly suitable for riding newbies and for children.

Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
Riding excursion with Haflingers
Riding excursion with Haflingers

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
Riding group with Haflingers
Riding group with Haflingers

The sunny high plateau of Hafling near Meran is perfect for a cosy ride with the eponymous horses.

Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
Winter horse-drawn sleigh ride
Winter horse-drawn sleigh ride

In Hafling near Meran, romantic horse-sleigh rides are a really special experience.

Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
Horse-drawn carriage in fron of St. Kathrein church in Hafling
Horse-drawn carriage in fron of St. Kathrein church in Hafling

The high plateau of Hafling can be best explored during a romantic carriage ride.

Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
Foal and mare
Foal and mare

The popular Haflinger horses come from the surroundings of Meran.

MGM - Frieder Blickle
Haflinger horses on a pasture
Haflinger horses on a pasture

The good-natured Haflinger horses are perfect for beginners too.

MGM - Frieder Blickle
Riding in Meran & surroundings
Riding in Meran & surroundings

The magnificent landscape around Meran can best be explored during a cosy ride.

MGM - Frieder Blickle
Haflinger & woman in traditional costume
Haflinger & woman in traditional costume

Haflinger horses play an important role during traditional festivals and parades too.

MGM - Frieder Blickle
Haflinger with carriage
Haflinger with carriage

Festively decorated and well-groomed, the good-natured Haflinger horses are frequently used for drawing carriages during traditional parades.

MGM - Frieder Blickle

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Selected accommodations in Meran and environs

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Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort  - Naturns in Meran and environs
  • 5-star wellness hotel
  • 5,500 m² Adults Only Premium Spa
  • Award-winning cuisine
  • Varied adventure & activity programme
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from 239.00 € per day
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Hotel Saltauserhof - St. Martin in Passeier in Passeiertal
  • Charming hideaway near Meran
  • Modern luxury & traditional cosiness
  • Gourmet cuisine
  • Wellness & spa
  • Garden & tennis courts
from 90.00 € per day
Stammhaus Vetterer - Lana in Meran and environs
  • Idyllic location surrounded by orchards
  • Large apartments with 3 bedrooms
  • Sunbathing lawn with outdoor pool
  • Farm produce & breakfast basket
  • Playground & animals
from 160.00 € per day
Stöckerhof - Meran in Meran and environs

Stöckerhof

Meran in Meran and environs
5.0 Excellent
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  • Surrounded by orchards
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Garden with barbecue facilities
  • Bread service & herb garden
  • Guided farm tours on request
from 86.00 € per day
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