Schenna in Bloom

Be there when Schenna comes into bloom!

When spring arrives in Schenna, winter has not long been gone. In fact, it is still very much present – at least on the mountain peaks, where the snow is still gleaming. Down in the valley, however, everything is already green and in full bloom, bursting with colour. It is a wonderful time for nature lovers, connoisseurs and active guests alike. Perfect for recharging your batteries among budding flowerbeds and gently babbling irrigation channels (Waalwege). Ideal for setting off on the first leisurely walks of the year – on foot as well as by mountain bike or e-bike.

The event series “Schenna in Bloom” brings colourful variety to kitchens, wine cellars and castles. Musically, with open-air concerts or lively matinées; indulgent and enjoyable with tastings of fine spirits and four-course crime dinners; or artistic and cultural with barn readings and evening guided tours of the castle.

From April to May, Schenna offers a diverse programme of events and festivals as part of “Schenna in Bloom”, centred around pleasure and cuisine, nature and culture. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy sunshine and fresh air and to experience the vibrant variety of Schenna’s event scene.

Event highlights:

• Saturday, 28 March 2026: NEW – Festival dedicated to non-alcoholic beverages
• 12–26 April 2026: Fresh.Fearless.Spring – green spring cuisine, Highlight: matinée at Goyen Castle on 25 April 2026
• 17–19 April 2026: Spring Festival of the Schenna Volunteer Fire Brigade at Raiffeisen Square
• 26 April–3 May 2026: Schenna Gin Days – enjoyment, music & experiences, Highlight: 4th South Tyrolean Gin Festival at Schenna Castle on 2 May 2026
• 3–17 May 2026: NEW – Wine.Sound.Spring – wine, music & culture in private cellars and wineries
• 17–31 May 2026: NEW – Gourmet Cycling – e-bike tours to farms, wine cellars & culinary stops, Highlight: Aperitivo Lungo at Schenna Castle on 23 May 2026

Spring in Schenna brings a breath of fresh air… and plenty of benefits. With the South Tyrol Card, travel on public transport and other advantages are already included in your overnight stay at our hotel.

Not just a spring highlight: the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

Whatever you may expect, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are sure to amaze you! Set in a natural amphitheatre, they feature more than 80 natural and cultural landscapes, themed gardens, plant collections, art installations and interactive experience stations. Trauttmansdorff Castle stands right in the heart of the gardens. It served several times as a retreat and place of relaxation for Empress Elisabeth (“Sisi”) and today houses the Touriseum, the Museum of Tourism History.

The gardens are located on the outskirts of Merano and at the entrance to Schenna and are easy to reach. From Schenna, you can get there by Schenna bus (232), by car or on foot.

Selected spring events

With the “Schenna in Bloom” advantage card, selected events are free of charge for you.

Strength through serenity
A walk along the irrigation channel path with hiking guide Roswitha Schwienbacher Kröll. Through meditation, water applications, herb gathering and Kneipp coffee, we connect with nature and find inner calm. We create a mandala and open our hearts.

Schenna at its best
Guided walk on the church hill. A cultural and art-historical tour of the village including visits to the old and new parish churches of Schenna, the mausoleum and St Martin’s Chapel.

The finest mountain moments
Guided hikes along irrigation channels, farm paths and high-altitude trails, with breathtaking views and wide panoramas – experienced together with knowledgeable mountain and hiking guides in the mountains of South Tyrol.

The world of wild herbs
Herb walk with herbal educator Elisabeth Taibon Karnutsch. Stories, experiments and tastings make this spring walk an informative experience. You will gather herbs and prepare a spread to taste together, and you can also take home a homemade tincture.

Golden, Gala, Granny
Guided tour of apple orchards with tasting. During a walk through apple orchards, an experienced fruit grower explains everything worth knowing about cultivation, harvesting and storage of apples.

Registration is possible up to one day in advance at the Schenna Tourist Office or online at www.schenna.com. The number of participants is limited. More information about all events in April and May can be found at www.schenna.com/fruehling, at the Schenna Tourist Office or directly at our hotel.

We would be delighted to send you an offer for your dream spring holiday in bloom…