Castles and Fortresses in Merano - Touriseum - South Tyrol Museum of Tourism

Trauttmansdorff Castle, where Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) would come in holiday, now houses the Touriseum, the first museum in the Alps comprehensively and exclusively dedicated to the history of tourism. Among the highlights of the museum is the circuit „250 Years of Tourism in Tyrol“.

Description to arrive at destination

You can easily reach the South Tyrol museum of tourism - Touriseum by bike by following the Sissi Path via the Summer Promenade. Please note that cycling is not allowed on the Winter Promenade. The Summer Promenade is a gravel path, but from Kirchsteig onwards the route is paved. Some lanes are narrow, so please ride slowly and carefully. The path is shared by both cyclists and pedestrians, so please be mindful of others.

Public transport

From the train station, the most convenient option is to board one of the city lines (1B or 4) to reach the "Trauttmansdorff" stop.

Author's tip

Four lifts provide access to the castle and exhibition rooms for those in wheelchairs and those who have difficulty walking. There are electric stair lifts provided by the internal stairs. There is a toilet for the disabled on each floor. Special guided tours for the blind and the deaf are in preparation.

Parking

At Trauttmansdorff there are reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities directly at the entrance.