The Sonnenhof hotel is at the entrance of the Passiria Valley at only a few minutes by car from the spa town of Merano with its many possibilities for sports and leisure time. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, which were chosen to be the most beautiful gardens of Italy in 2005, are worth a visit. Don’t miss the opportunity to go to the new Merano Thermal Baths – a real wellness paradise. The chic old town of Merano with its medieval arcades and the villas from the times of the K&K monarchy, the Italian street cafés, the Passirio promenade and the famous Tappeiner Walk, where even Empress Sissi used to stroll, is ideal for a nice walk. Above the town, there is the venerable Tyrol Castle, which was once the residence of the Tyrolean rulers. Not far from Kuens, you can find the house where Andreas Hofer, a local hero, was born, which has been transformed into a traditional museum of local history.