Dorf Tirol& environment:
Trips
Schenna
Schenna, located across from Dorf Tirol on a plain above the Passer, is the perfect destination to dive into the cultural history of the area. Among the sights of the town, you will find famous religious architecture, such as the Roman round church of St. George, dating back to the 12th century, with a winged altar by Schnatterpeck, the old Roman parish church Assumption of Mary, with frescos dating back to the 14th century, and the even older Church of St. Martin. The new parish church, on the other hand, was built in the 20th century.
Mediaeval architecture and the Schenna Castle, which was constructed in the 14th century, dominate the town. In 1845, archduke John of Austria acquired the castle and it is still in the Count of Merano’s possession, who is one of the archduke’s descendants. The picturesque castle can be visited and is home to a museum with paintings, suits of armour, and military equipment, as well as items of daily use from eight different centuries. Among these you will find mementos of the archduke and the Andreas Hofer collection he started. Close to the castle, a distinctive building made from granite and red sandstone will catch your eye. The building, which can also be seen from the bottom of the valley, is a mausoleum built in 1869, where archduke John and his family were laid to rest in the crypts.
Natural beauties
On these pages, we would like to introduce you to as much of the stunning nature around Dorf Tirol and Merano as possible. Aside from the mountains, meadows, lovely valleys, chestnut groves, and orchards, these are some of the enchanting spots we would like to bring to your attention:
Museums & Culture
Bird Care Centre
In a wonderful landscaped setting and with integrated educational pathroutes, visitors can learn about the fascinating life of birds of prey. The main aim of the centre is to nurse the helpless and injured birds until they are again healthy, and then introduce them back into the wild. If this is not possible the centre gives the animals a new home.