The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle: Facts and Figures

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

Facts, figures and other technical details about Trauttmansdorff

Official Name:The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Nickname:Trauttmansdorff
Opening Day:16 June 2001
Owner:Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol
Operator:since 1.1.2017 Agenzia Demanio Provinciale (previously  Laimburg Estate Management)
Surface Area:12 hectares
Altitude Differential:100 meters
Trails:4 circuits and 3 panoramic trails; over 7 km suitable for baby buggies and wheelchairs
Recommended time to allot for a visit:at least 2.5 hours
The complex includes:
  • the Touriseum, South Tyrol’s Province Museum of Tourism History; Schlossgarten Restaurant; the Palm Café at the Water Lily Pond; Trauttmansdorff Gift Shop
  • 83 garden landscapes
  • 5,800 plant species and varieties
Elevation:334–438 m
Employees:more than 100 during the garden season
Parking:345 for cars (fee), including 7 disabled parking spaces, 9 for buses (free of charge)
Accessibility:
  • footpath from Merano, public transport or car
  • Barrier-free