An active holiday in South Tyrol that leaves nothing to be desired
Would you like to experience a lot during an active holiday in South Tyrol? Then the Andreus Resorts at Merano/Meran are right for you! 320 sunny days a year and endless leisure and sports opportunities await you on your next active holiday in South Tyrol. In the 5-star Hotel Andreus, in the Golf Lodge, and in the 4-star Hotel Sonnenalm, we offer you the right programme for a multifaceted time out. Let your thirst for exercise run free when riding, tennis, biking, hiking, running, Nordic walking, fitness, and playing fun sports!
Fitness during your active holiday in South Tyrol
In the new300 m² Fitness & Energy Tower in the 5-star Hotel Andreus and in the Panorama Fitness Room in the Golf Lodge, you have the opportunity to do your regular training during your active holiday in South Tyrol. With the latest strength and cardio equipment, you can do a balanced muscle workout for the whole body and improve your condition during your hiking and biking holiday in South Tyrol.
Finding the right balance and going through everyday life full of energy and vitality is a constant challenge for all of us – at home, but also on holiday. We will show you ways and methods of how you can drawnew energy and strength from nature through targeted exercise. Have fun and use the positive natural environment during your active holiday in South Tyrol to increase your fitness level. Try something new and get one step closer to your feel-good weight on your hiking and biking holiday in South Tyrol!
Through a balanced combination of exercise and wellness, you can recharge your batteries during an active holiday in South Tyrol. Participating in the weekly “Fit & Active” programme at Andreus Resorts helps you regain your inner balance. What about a relaxing wellness programme right after exercising? You will quickly regain your strength and are immediately fit for the next adventures!
Personal training during your active holidays in South Tyrol
Thanks to personal advice, valuable tips from fitness trainers at the Andreus Resorts, and a comprehensive range of offers, especially in the personal training area, you can continue the programme you started on your active holiday in South Tyrol in everyday life without any problems – which ensures lasting balance and well-being.
For all those who would like to keep fit during their hiking and biking holidays in South Tyrol, we have prepared a varied active programme at the Hotel Andreus and the Golf Lodge.
Time for exercise – fitness & workouts
During your active holiday in South Tyrol, you will finally find time to do something for your body – and at the Andreus Resorts in Passiria Valley, you will find the right offers too:
- Daily free fitness and health courses
- Aqua-fit, fitness support, body workout with an exercise ball
- Back gymnastics, muscle relaxation, abdominal, leg, and glutes workout
- Morning meditation, yoga, singing bowl relaxation
- Running next to the river, circuit training, Gymstick, six-pack, and glutes workout
- NEW: Mobility, Spartan System, Fit Boxing
In addition, the 5-star hotels of the Andreus Resorts have a beach volleyball court and an artificial turf pitch for football, basketball, and handball. This way, you can also take part in sporting activities during your active holiday in South Tyrol and combine exercise and fun in a wonderful way.
The latest cardio and strength equipment from Technogym is available around the clock at your luxury sports hotel Andreus and at the Golf Lodge in South Tyrol. The introduction to working out efficiently by our fitness coaches Helli, Daniel, Sarah, Desi, Daniela, Jens, Angelika, and Lydia is a matter of course during an active holiday in South Tyrol. In addition, the extensive fitness course programme offers many possibilities to improve your level of fitness and endurance. The free, weekly changing offer includes mental courses, gymnastics, aqua fitness in the pool, Pilates, yoga, abdominal, leg, and glutes workouts, stretching, river hikes, Nordic walking, and much more.
No matter what your reason to keep fit is – complete your individual training with our personal trainers. After an initial consultation, a body analysis, and the determination of the goal to be achieved, a personal training plan including nutrition tips will be prepared for you – perfect for your active holiday in South Tyrol, but also for the time afterwards!
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No matter what your reason to keep fit is – complete your individual training with our personal trainers. After an initial consultation, a body analysis, and the determination of the goal to be achieved, a personal training plan including nutrition tips will be prepared for you – perfect for your active holiday in South Tyrol, but also for the time afterwards!
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Active holiday in South Tyrol in the name of tennis
Are you planning your active holiday in South Tyrol and looking for the perfect tennis court to play on to have fun on holiday? At the tennis hotels Andreus, Golf Lodge, and Sonnenalm in South Tyrol, five beautifully situated clay tennis courts await you! Here, you can experience tennis at its best during an active holiday in South Tyrol from March to November. Guests of our 5-star hotels in South Tyrol can use the tennis courts free of charge – as well as the hire of rackets and balls!
Would you like to improve your serve during your active holiday in South Tyrol, keep fit with targeted individual training and tennis lessons, train your volley, or perfect your forehand and backhand at the Andreus Resorts? Our professional tennis coaches will be happy to help you. We also offer tennis lessons for the little ones. We work together with the Sunball Tennis School and offer you a comprehensive tennis service with lessons, trial lessons, video and stroke analysis, Wilson racket hire, and stringing service during your active holiday in South Tyrol.
You can also use your active holiday in South Tyrol to prepare yourself optimally for the upcoming tennis season together with your tennis club. The mild climate in the Merano/Meran region makes it possible to train from the beginning of March until November. Doesn’t that sound tempting? You can also combine your training with a hiking holiday in South Tyrol – this is simply wonderful at the Andreus Resorts from spring to autumn!
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Horseback riding during an active holiday in South Tyrol
Would your little ones like to have an active horseback riding holiday in South Tyrol? Our own horse ranch with riding stable and petting zoo is located directly at the Hotel Andreus and is an absolute highlight during an active holiday in South Tyrol – for children, but also for horse and animal lovers of all ages.
The Andreus Resorts have very special experiences in store, especially for children on an active holiday in South Tyrol. Passiria Valley and its unspoilt nature are ideal for short and long horseback riding excursions. Why not take a leisurely ride – we will be happy to show you the best routes and give you helpful tips for your active holiday in South Tyrol, which you can spend on horseback.
Our offer for horse lovers who spend their active holidays with us in South Tyrol:
- Modern riding ranch directly next to the Hotel Andreus
- Luxurious new stables
- Own riding paddock
- Approx.15 well-trained school horses
- Diverse course programme
- In-house riding school with qualified riding instructors
- Guided rides during your active holiday in South Tyrol
- Pony riding for the little ones
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Your biking holiday in South Tyrol – unforgettable
The Andreus Resorts are the ideal holiday home for all those who want to spend their biking holidays in South Tyrol and love mountain biking. With us, you can spend a dreamlike active holiday in South Tyrol completely in the name of biking and enjoy pure riding fun on even, traffic-free cycle paths along the Passirio/Passer river or on more demanding routes in the area. Numerous cycle paths run through Passiria Valley and the entire Merano/Meran region and offer you a variety of exciting mountain bike excursions during your biking holiday in South Tyrol.
At the Andreus Resorts, we hire mountain bikes and bikes free of charge as well as modern e-bikes, the latter for a fee –making your active holiday in South Tyrol an unforgettable biking holiday. In South Tyrol, especially in the surrounding area, you can also take part in guided mountain bike tours for all levels. No matter how your physical condition is, biking is fun for everyone in Passiria Valley. So, get on your mountain bike and off you go – on a discovery tour to Merano/Meran, through Passiria Valley, and all of South Tyrol. During your active holiday in South Tyrol, you can also undertake one of the following mountain bike tours on your own. Have fun!
Experience mountain biking during an active holiday in South Tyrol
Here, we have put together a great selection of mountain bike tours for your biking holiday in South Tyrol.
Your hiking hotel in South Tyrol, in the beautiful Passiria Valley
During your hiking holiday in South Tyrol, a gentle Alpine nature experience in a mild climate awaits you. You can actively enjoy the fascinating Alpine landscape far away from hustle and bustle and mass tourism and feel how original and genuine an active holiday in South Tyrol is. Passiria Valley in the holiday region Merano and Environs is the ideal place for a hiking holiday in South Tyrol between luxury ambience and authentic natural highlights.
The Andreus Resorts in Passiria Valley are ideal for your hiking holiday in South Tyrol, especially as the Hotel Andreus, the Golf Lodge, and the Hotel Sonnenalm are located right on the doorstep of a diverse network of hiking trails – with many well-signposted hiking trails. In the Hirzer hiking area alone, which you can reach directly from the hotels, you will find dreamlike meadows and forests and rustic huts. Up here, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Passiria Valley and the surrounding peaks and discover how unique a hiking holiday in South Tyrol is.
In spring, the popular “Waalwege” irrigation channels in Passiria Valley and the entire Merano/Meran region invite you to a leisurely hike – perfect for a contemplative active holiday in South Tyrol. During summer, you will be enchanted by the Alpine pastures in the Hirzer area and the Texel Group Nature Park. And in autumn, Passiria Valley with its bright colours and mild temperatures, attracts numerous hiking enthusiasts who enjoy the last warm rays of sunshine on their active holiday in South Tyrol before the start of winter.
The most beautiful hiking possibilities
In Passiria Valley, you will find fantastic running paths and Nordic walking trails – the perfect routes to explore nature during your hiking holiday in South Tyrol. The first rays of sunshine, the morning dew, and the fresh, clear mountain air lure even late risers out of bed. Enjoy the clear air in the mountains and look forward to Nordic walking or jogging during your active holiday in South Tyrol. The beautiful nature, the clear rushing streams, and the pleasant temperatures make your hiking holiday in South Tyrol an unforgettable experience.
At the Andreus Resorts, you can borrow Nordic walking poles free of charge and set off directly on your excursion. Our fitness trainers will be happy to show you to the right Nordic walking technique. They will give you tips and tricks for your hiking holiday in South Tyrol and show you the most beautiful paths in Passiria Valley.
Nordic walking has long since become a popular trend sport – and rightly so: Nordic walking is gentle on the joints and is a full-body workout that can be practiced at any age. During your active holiday in South Tyrol, discover the Passiria/Passeier landscape around the Andreus Resorts on the most popular Nordic walking routes!
The enjoyable endurance sport: Nordic walking...
... strengthens all muscle groups
... trains endurance and dexterity
... burns many calories
... protects joints and spine
... relieves tension in the neck and shoulder area
... serves for relaxation and stress reduction
... ranges from gentle exercise to intensive training
For runners of all abilities, the area around the Andreus Resorts is a true sports paradise for an active holiday in South Tyrol. Whether you prefer a leisurely walk along the river or a sporty and challenging walk up in the mountains – walking in South Tyrol is simply a dream. Would you like to do even more for your fitness and health on an active holiday in South Tyrol? Then we have good news for you: the use of our Fitness Tower with Technogym equipment and participation in the active fitness courses as part of our weekly programme are already included in your holiday price.
Adventure sports on an active holiday in South Tyrol
Whether it’s huge water fun with rafting, fascinating experiences with canyoning, or flying high with paragliding –incredible nature experiences and incomparable adrenaline kicks are guaranteed for your active holiday in South Tyrol. As far as safety is concerned: our professional trainers, including mountain guide Erwin Mairginter, make sure you are taken care of.
Enjoy pure adrenalin on your active holiday in South Tyrol with the following action sports:
- Canyoning
- Rappelling
- Tarzaning
- Visit to the high ropes course
- Paragliding
- Diving course
- Rafting
Canyoning on an active holiday in South Tyrol
Many paths lead to Passiria Valley. If you leave the familiar paths during your hiking holiday in South Tyrol, you will discover new territory. If you follow the river through the ravine, nature shows its most beautiful side. Gorges become slides, ledges become diving boards, and rock pools become whirlpools. The crossing of a gorge with climbing and white-water equipment is an indescribable feeling during an active holiday in South Tyrol.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Time of year: June – October
Minimum age: 12 years
Rappelling at the waterfall in Passiria Valley
Great and eventful hours of rappelling at the waterfall are on the programme for an active holiday in South Tyrol. The waterfall is accessible via a beautiful Alpine pasture, the hike takes about half an hour. You will learn how to rappel and the right technique to descend approx. 350 m over cable cars and rock walls.
Duration: approx. 3 – 4 hours
Time of year: April – November
Minimum age: 12 years
Other activities for hiking and biking holidays in South Tyrol:
- Climbing
- Cable car
- Via ferrata
Duration: approx. 3 h each
Time: April – October
Minimum age: 10 years
Adrenalin kick at the high ropes course Passiria Valley
A visit to the high ropes course in Passiria Valley promises you exciting hours full of action and adventure, overcoming and exuberant pleasure on an active holiday in South Tyrol. Swing from one tree to the next at a height of around 15 m, overcome a wide variety of obstacles, and pull yourself up on freely suspended nets and ropes. You will cross wobbly bridges, climb via ferratas, and let yourself hang out during your active holiday in South Tyrol. Here, at the high ropes course, you get to know the untouched nature from its spectacular side. Look forward to a beautiful, eventful holiday, which you will certainly not forget!
(tour through the high ropes course with our guide Erwin Mairginter for children from 8 years)
Other parcourse and adventure parks that you can visit during your active holiday in South Tyrol are the high ropes course on the family Alp Taser near Scena/Schenna and the high ropes course in Terlano/Terlan.
Tandem flights/paragliding
Feel free like a bird on your active holiday in South Tyrol and fulfil your dream of flying – by paragliding in South Tyrol. During the paragliding flight, you will fly silently over tree tops, meadows, and houses and enjoy absolute freedom. Marvel at the beauty of nature from a completely new perspective when tandem flying. Paragliding does not require any special sporting skills. All you need are good shoes and warm clothes. Before you take off, you must make a run-up of about 10 to 15 m.
We organise tandem flights in cooperation with the Tandemclub Ifinger or with Tandemflights Fly24, prices from 80 €. Treat yourself to this unique experience on an active holiday in South Tyrol!
Rafting
Experience an adventurous white-water ride on the Passirio/Passer river, in front of the fascinating panorama of the mountain peaks and forests of South Tyrol. On an active holiday in South Tyrol, you can conquer the river with its rapids on rafting boats and enjoy the view of the varied landscape of Passiria Valley. A rafting tour is an extraordinary experience on a hiking holiday in South Tyrol, which you will tell your friends about with great happiness. Rafting is not only an adventure for the adults, also children from 10 years can participate!
Fly fishing and fishing in Passiria Valley
The Andreus Resorts in Passiria Valley are ideally located for those who love fishing. Nearby is the Passirio/Passer river, which offers the best conditions for fishers and fly fishers. The Passirio/Passer river is known for its diverse waters that are rich in fish and is surrounded by untouched nature and the impressive mountain world. The Passirio/Passer river offers you not only relaxing, but also exciting fishing moments during your active holiday in South Tyrol. Another insider tip for fishers is the Rio Plan/Pfeldererbach, a pure mountain river and one of the largest tributaries of the Passirio/Passer river. With a length of about 22 km, Passiria Valley invites you to fly fish on an active holiday in South Tyrol. The Passirio/Passer river is particularly rich in brown trout, rainbow trout, marbled trout, and char.
The fly-fishing season in Passiria Valley begins on the second Sunday in February and lasts until the end of September. Especially in spring and autumn, Passiria Valley is a paradise for all fishers and fly fishers. The fly-fishing school of Arnold Gufler organises casting courses for beginners and professionals. During your active holiday in South Tyrol, he will also be happy to show you particularly beautiful spots along the Passirio/Passer river where you can fish. Further information and offers about fly fishing and the corresponding courses can be obtained by telephone at +39 349 569 6099 or by e-mail at info@no-spam.fliegenfischerschule.no-spam.it or www.fliegenfischerschule.it.
The new local recreation zone with a fish pond at the Sandwirt is accessible to locals as well as guests. Children playfully try to catch their first fish and are supported by their parents. Fishing is allowed here during opening hours with a day ticket (approx. 15 € for up to 4 fish), you do not need a fishing licence or to pass a fishing examination. You can hire fishing rods on the spot and you can also buy baits. On the easily accessible grounds, families and older guests in particular can experience a wonderfully relaxed day during an active holiday in South Tyrol. You can easily reach the fishing pond by bicycle (free hire in the Andreus Resorts) or on foot from the hotel, when you stay along the Passirio/Passer river.
An active holiday in South Tyrol – a special experience all year long
When you spend your active holiday in South Tyrol at the Andreus Resorts, you will experience one of the most beautiful spots of South Tyrol. A holiday with us combines natural and cultural diversity. In Merano and Environs, the Mediterranean climate and the Alpine mountains as well as the Tyrolean and Mediterranean tradition merge with each other and offer you a unique experience. Whether for attractive excursions to Merano/Meran or to more distant destinations such as Vipiteno/Sterzing, Lake Garda, Venice, Verona, Bolzano/Bozen, and Innsbruck – we will be happy to provide you with information for your unforgettable active holiday in South Tyrol just in time for the apple blossom, grape harvest, Törggelen, or Christmas markets. You can already look forward to a successful hiking holiday in South Tyrol, with very special highlights in store for you at any time of the year!
Active holiday in South Tyrol when the apples blossom in spring
Especially during the time of the apple blossom, Merano and Environs offers you a unique natural spectacle during your active holiday in South Tyrol: the whole region turns into a pale pink sea of flowers and enchants people of all ages with its view. Spend warm spring and Easter holidays at the Andreus Resorts in South Tyrol! Here, in Passiria Valley, on the south side of the Alps very close to Merano/Meran, a particularly mild climate awaits you – ideal for your next hiking holiday in South Tyrol. At the Andreus Resorts, we also offer you special wellness experiences for all the senses.
Walking through the blossoming apple meadows, hiking, golfing, or on a biking holiday in South Tyrol, you will be in good spirits. Enjoy warm March with tennis, Nordic walking, and horseback riding. The nearby ski resorts of Pfelders, Ratschings-Jaufen, and Merano 2000 invite you to go skiing and cross-country skiing in March, as well as to get some sun at the ski huts.
You can also enrich your active holiday in South Tyrol with a cultural programme, such as a hike to the Museum Passiria. A visit to the spa town of Merano/Meran is also highly recommended. An enjoyable walk on the Tappeinerweg trail above the rooftops of Merano/Merano, a visit to the botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, a stroll along the Passirio/Passer Promenade with the famous Merano Kurhaus, and much more will provide variety for your active holiday in South Tyrol. Whatever you choose, your hiking and biking holiday in South Tyrol will be a feast for the senses in spring!
Summer fascination – your colourful active holiday in South Tyrol
Experience the Merano/Meran region in its natural perfection and explore the diversity of nature on an active holiday in South Tyrol by hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, or playing tennis.
Our excursion tips for your summer active holiday
Hiking – in the mountains and in the valley
During your hiking holiday in South Tyrol, discover the many panoramic paths, the light mountain hiking tours, the trekking paths, and adventurous summit tours with their winding trails, the via ferrata and the cosy forest, meadows, and forest paths!
Golf – a hole-in-one
South Tyrol’s golf courses from Mediterranean to Alpine are highly appreciated by professionals and recreational golfers. During an active holiday in South Tyrol, you can take advantage of the mild climate of the region and enjoy the perfectly maintained greens from March until mid-December. Thanks to the attractive golf lessons from the golf club Passiria.Merano golf school, you will come one step closer to your dream of professional golf.
Cycling – cross-country in cross-country style
Farm roads, forest paths, and Alpine trails are an attraction for the local biker scene. The range is so varied that there is something for everyone. Look forward to your multifaceted biking holiday in South Tyrol!
Tennis – game, set, match
You don't want to miss your tennis racket on holiday, or perhaps you want to get to know this elegant sport without obligation? With us, you will always find the right offer!
Riding – on horseback
Also for horse lovers, an active holiday in South Tyrol, in the Andreus Resorts with its own riding stable, is just the right thing. The offer ranges from carriage rides and private lessons to group rides and much more.
A colourful landscape in golden autumn
The wonderful autumn landscape with its warm shades of colour invites you on an active holiday in South Tyrol to take extended exploratory tours. Join one of our guided hikes during your hiking holiday in South Tyrol or discover the autumn landscape of Passiria Valley on your own! Extensive hiking trails lead you through beautiful valleys and past the many huts with restaurants.
After your hike, enjoy a hearty cold platter, the “Marende”, or go to Törggelen. This autumn South Tyrolean tradition is celebrated above all along the South Tyrolean Wine Route and in the Valle Isarco/Eisacktal – where there is a tradition of tasting wine after pressing. All helpers from near and far are invited to a big “Marende” where Sußer (the new wine before fermentation) is drunk.
At the Andreus Resorts, we sweeten your autumn active holiday in South Tyrol with Tyrolean specialities and atmospheric Törggele evenings – ensuring you get the most out of the beautiful autumn season.
Winter snow fun on an active holiday in South Tyrol
Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of Passiria/Passeier during your active holiday in South Tyrol! Various activities are available for an individual holiday plan. South Tyrol is a true holiday paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. Skiers, ice-skaters, cross-country skiers, and tobogganists, but also trend sports enthusiasts will get their money’s worth on their active holiday in South Tyrol.
For passionate ice skaters, the surrounding area with its numerous ice rinks, offers the ideal conditions for a fun and enjoyable sport experience during an active holiday in South Tyrol. Whether natural or artificial ice rinks, ice stadiums, or frozen lakes – the winter wonderland of South Tyrol leaves nothing more to be desired. South Tyrol has also been known as a cross-country skiing destination for years. Well-known cross-country skiing centres offer excellently prepared cross-country ski runs. Here, you can enjoy cross-country skiing in an idyllic landscape during an active holiday in South Tyrol.
South Tyrol is also the perfect holiday destination for skiers. Whether you are big or small, a beginner or professional skier – during an active holiday in South Tyrol, you can expect perfectly groomed slopes with all levels of difficulty. The three ski resorts Pfelders, Merano 2000, and Ratschings are only 30 minutes away by car from the Andreus Resorts. On the slopes, you can expect skiing fun deluxe during an active holiday in South Tyrol: carving in powder snow, conquering steep descents, or gliding over slopes covered in deep snow – here, you will find fantastic snow conditions for professionals, beginners, and leisure skiers!
Skiing fun and mountain hut fun are also guaranteed on your active holiday in South Tyrol. After an eventful day on the slopes, you can relax in the indoor pool or sauna and relax your muscles in the 12,000 m² wellness area of the Andreus Resorts. An active holiday in South Tyrol couldn’t be more pleasant!