ME RAN which lies about 1000 feet above the sea, surrounded by a chain of forest clad mountains rising to a height of over 10000 feet, owes its popularity as health resort to its wonderful climate, the great number of sunny, bright, cloudless days, the extreme dryness of the atmosphere, and the absence of wind during the winter months. The town lies embosomed in beautiful gardens and is crowned with forts, ancient castles and fine residences, a veritable Paradîce, on whose sunny Küchelberg hill
the Tyrolese fight for freedom took place in 1809. Twenty years ago Meran was but a village and haven of refuge for those in search of health, while now it is visited by the fashionable in spring and autumn, and many elect to pass the winter here also. From this rapid growth to a World’s health resort came the need of first class hotels, and of such the most recent and up to date example is the Grand Hotel Bristol. The attractions offered to the visitor in Meran are numerous and include the world
renowned Peoples Historical Plays, Horse Racing and Trotting matches in spring and autumn, Tennis tournaments, and various games at the sport PI à, Popular fêtes, Social trips, arranged by the Kurhaus comittee. There are also an excellent Theatre, Balls, Concerts by celebrated artists, string Concerts daily all the year round by the Kurhaus Orchestra. Vintage festivals in autumn, and Carneval fêtes in spring. The winter, too, is not without its charm, owing to the bright sunshine, and genial climate
