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Villa Helvetia

Schafferstrasse 17
Rated 9.6 in 95 reviews

Villa Helvetia is a charming retreat nestled in the heart of Merano, Italy, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. As a boutique hotel, Villa Helvetia provides a personalized and intimate atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a unique and cozy experience. The hotel is set in a beautifully restored villa that exudes a sense of historical charm while integrating modern amenities to meet the expectations of contemporary guests.

Surrounded by a lush garden, Villa Helvetia offers an inviting oasis of tranquility, where guests can unwind and immerse themselves in the serene ambiance. The garden is an ideal spot for relaxation, whether you're enjoying a leisurely breakfast or a quiet moment in the afternoon sun. Inside, the hotel is thoughtfully decorated, combining classic style with contemporary touches, ensuring each guest feels pampered and at home.

Villa Helvetia's location is advantageous for exploring the enchanting town of Merano. The hotel is within walking distance of the town's main attractions, including the famous thermal baths, scenic promenades, and vibrant shopping streets. Guests can also easily access the surrounding mountains and vineyards, perfect for hiking or wine tasting excursions.

The attentive staff at Villa Helvetia are dedicated to providing an exceptional level of service, prioritizing the comfort and satisfaction of each visitor. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a cultural exploration, or a peaceful retreat, Villa Helvetia invites you to experience the beauty and charm of Merano in a relaxed and refined setting.

Climate and Weather

January
 4°
 -3°
 4°
 3
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
February
 7°
 -1°
 6°
 4
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
March
 12°
 2°
 9°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 16°
 5°
 12°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
May
 21°
 10°
 16°
 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
June
 25°
 14°
 19°
 8
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
July
 28°
 16°
 22°
 9
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
August
 27°
 16°
 22°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
September
 23°
 13°
 20°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 17°
 8°
 17°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
 10°
 2°
 12°
 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
December
 5°
 -2°
 9°
 3
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Merano and near Villa Helvetia

Rametz
Rametz
Building in Merano, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi
Trauttmansdorff Castle
Trauttmansdorff Castle
Château
1.4km / 0.88mi
Planta
Planta
Castle in Merano, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Rubein Castle
Rubein Castle
Building in Merano, Italy
0.8km / 0.53mi
Zenoburg
Zenoburg
Castle in South Tyrol, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
Castle Winkel
Castle Winkel
Building in Merano, Italy
480m / 0.3mi
Princely Castle
Princely Castle
Building in Merano, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Castle Pienzenau
Castle Pienzenau
Building in Merano, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
Castle Ortenstein
Castle Ortenstein
Castle in Meran, South Tyrol
0.8km / 0.49mi
Kurhaus of Meran
Kurhaus of Meran
Building in Merano, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Saint Nicholas church
Saint Nicholas church
Building in Merano, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Holy Spirit church
Holy Spirit church
Church building in Merano, Italy
0.5km / 0.33mi
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Botanical garden in Italy
1.3km / 0.84mi
Palais Mamming Museum
Palais Mamming Museum
Italian museum
0.8km / 0.49mi
Merano Arte
Merano Arte
Museum in Italy
0.9km / 0.55mi
Saint George church
Saint George church
Church building in Merano, Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi
Saint Barbara chapel
Saint Barbara chapel
Chapel building in Merano, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Church building in Merano, Italy
370m / 410yd
Christuskirche Meran
Christuskirche Meran
Church building in Meran, South Tyrol, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Women's Museum Meran
Women's Museum Meran
Museum in Italy
1.1km / 0.7mi
Saint Valentine church
Saint Valentine church
Church in the municipality of Meran
1.5km / 0.96mi
Synagogue Meran
Synagogue Meran
Building in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
0.9km / 0.53mi
Maria Himmelfahrt church
Maria Himmelfahrt church
Church in Merano
1.3km / 0.82mi
Castel Kallmünz
0.7km / 0.41mi
Wollemia nobilis
Wollemia nobilis
Genus of plants
1.5km / 0.91mi
Villa Freischütz
Villa and museum in Meran, South Tyrol
1.1km / 0.69mi
Bozner Tor
Bozner Tor
City gate in Merano / Meran, Italy
0.7km / 0.43mi
Historischer Ortskern - Centro Storico
Historic centre of the city of Meran/Merano in South Tyrol
0.9km / 0.57mi
Fragsburg
Fragsburg
Castle in Merano, Italy
3.4km / 2.1mi
Tirol Castle
Tirol Castle
Castle in Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy
3.7km / 2.3mi
Castle Katzenstein
Castle Katzenstein
Castle in Merano, Italy
2.8km / 1.8mi
Lebenberg Castle
Lebenberg Castle
Building in Tscherms, South Tyrol, Italy
3.8km / 2.3mi
Castle Goyen
Castle Goyen
Building in Schenna, South Tyrol, Italy
2.4km / 1.5mi
Castle Schenna
Castle Schenna
Château in South Tyrol, Italy
3.3km / 2.1mi
Castle Auer
Castle Auer
Building in Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy
3.9km / 2.4mi
Brunnenburg
Brunnenburg
Castle in South Tyrol, Italy
3.4km / 2.1mi
Castle Thurnstein
Castle Thurnstein
Château in South Tyrol
3.9km / 2.4mi
Vorst Castle
Vorst Castle
Castle in South Tyrol, Italy
4km / 2.5mi
South Tyrolean Museum of Culture and Provincial History
South Tyrolean Museum of Culture and Provincial History
Museum in Italy
3.8km / 2.3mi
Saint George church
Saint George church
Church in St. Georgen, Schenna, South Tyrol
3.1km / 1.9mi
Assumption of Mary church
Assumption of Mary church
Church building in Schenna, South Tyrol, Italy
3.2km / 2mi
Saint John the Baptist church
Saint John the Baptist church
Church building in Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy
3.1km / 1.9mi
Assumption of Mary church
Assumption of Mary church
Church building in Marling, South Tyrol, Italy
2.3km / 1.4mi
Maria Steinach
Maria Steinach
Monastery in South Tyrol, Italy
4km / 2.5mi
Saint Catherine church
Saint Catherine church
Church in Hafling, South Tyrol
3.6km / 2.3mi

What to do in Merano and near Villa Helvetia

Rametz
Rametz
Building in Merano, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi
Trauttmansdorff Castle
Trauttmansdorff Castle
Château
1.4km / 0.88mi
Planta
Planta
Castle in Merano, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Rubein Castle
Rubein Castle
Building in Merano, Italy
0.8km / 0.53mi
Zenoburg
Zenoburg
Castle in South Tyrol, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
Castle Winkel
Castle Winkel
Building in Merano, Italy
480m / 0.3mi
Princely Castle
Princely Castle
Building in Merano, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Castle Pienzenau
Castle Pienzenau
Building in Merano, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
Castle Ortenstein
Castle Ortenstein
Castle in Meran, South Tyrol
0.8km / 0.49mi
Kurhaus of Meran
Kurhaus of Meran
Building in Merano, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Saint Nicholas church
Saint Nicholas church
Building in Merano, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Holy Spirit church
Holy Spirit church
Church building in Merano, Italy
0.5km / 0.33mi
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Botanical garden in Italy
1.3km / 0.84mi
Palais Mamming Museum
Palais Mamming Museum
Italian museum
0.8km / 0.49mi
Merano Arte
Merano Arte
Museum in Italy
0.9km / 0.55mi
Saint George church
Saint George church
Church building in Merano, Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi
Saint Barbara chapel
Saint Barbara chapel
Chapel building in Merano, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Church building in Merano, Italy
370m / 410yd
Christuskirche Meran
Christuskirche Meran
Church building in Meran, South Tyrol, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Women's Museum Meran
Women's Museum Meran
Museum in Italy
1.1km / 0.7mi
Saint Valentine church
Saint Valentine church
Church in the municipality of Meran
1.5km / 0.96mi
Synagogue Meran
Synagogue Meran
Building in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
0.9km / 0.53mi
Maria Himmelfahrt church
Maria Himmelfahrt church
Church in Merano
1.3km / 0.82mi
Castel Kallmünz
0.7km / 0.41mi
Wollemia nobilis
Wollemia nobilis
Genus of plants
1.5km / 0.91mi
Villa Freischütz
Villa and museum in Meran, South Tyrol
1.1km / 0.69mi
Bozner Tor
Bozner Tor
City gate in Merano / Meran, Italy
0.7km / 0.43mi
Historischer Ortskern - Centro Storico
Historic centre of the city of Meran/Merano in South Tyrol
0.9km / 0.57mi
Fragsburg
Fragsburg
Castle in Merano, Italy
3.4km / 2.1mi
Tirol Castle
Tirol Castle
Castle in Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy
3.7km / 2.3mi

About Merano

Merano, located in the South Tyrol region of Italy, offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences. One of the best ways to appreciate the natural landscapes is by exploring the numerous hiking trails that surround the area. The trails vary in difficulty and provide stunning views of the mountains and valleys, making it a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are another highlight, featuring a diverse collection of plants from different climate zones. The gardens offer a peaceful atmosphere for leisurely strolls and are ideal for those interested in botany and landscape design.

For those drawn to history and architecture, visiting the Merano Thermal Baths is a must. The baths combine modern wellness facilities with the historical charm of the town. It’s a great place to relax and rejuvenate after a day of exploration.

Merano’s historic center is also worth a visit, where you can wander through quaint streets lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The Kurhaus, a beautiful example of early 20th-century architecture, hosts various events and exhibitions throughout the year.

If you are interested in local culture, attending a traditional festival can provide insight into the region’s customs and culinary delights. The area is known for its apple orchards, and sampling local apple products is a pleasant experience.

Lastly, immersing yourself in the culinary scene of Merano can be rewarding. The town boasts a range of dining options that feature both traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and innovative dishes, making it a great place for food lovers to explore.




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