By chairlift to Tirolo
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ChairliftAbove the vineyards
From the chair onto the vineyards beneath the lift, Tirolo behind.
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ChairliftThe old town ahead
Heading down: the parish church and old town come into view.
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ChairliftAt the top station
The big bullwheel at the top station, the chairs passing through.
Even though this chairlift was fundamentally overhauled in the mid-80s by the owner family Götsch, which also runs the Hotel Panorama (directly at the top station), it has lost none of its charm from the earlier times. Even the logo of the chairlift, which comes from the artist Lenhart (1898-1992) and characterizes the facade of the bottom station (just a few steps away from the Merano Portici), dates back to the early days of this lift. And the feeling of stepping right into history continues when you reach the ticket office and the entrance: any friend of old, historic lifts will get wet eyes with delight at this historic but fully functional installation!
Impressions
At the top station, a lift attendant again takes care of a safe exit. From here you can reach Tirolo on foot or by bus, but also the Tiroler Steig, which leads you via the Tappeiner promenade directly back to the city.
Even if you don't have anything planned in Tirolo, the inexpensive return ticket will take you briefly and silently over the roofs of Merano and reward you with a fabulous view of the city and its surroundings.In the hot summer months it is a real pleasure to escape the heat of the city for a short time with this lift, to feel the Wind in your hair on the airy chairs!
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Prices
Adults: single ride €6.00 · return €8.50 · 10-ride card €26.00 · combined ticket chairlift + Hochmuth cable car €19.00
Children: single ride €4.00 · return €5.50 (as of 2026)
Season 2026: 1 April – 30 June 9 am–6 pm · 1 July – 15 September 9 am–7 pm · 16 September – 24 October 9 am–6 pm · 26 – 31 October 9 am–5 pm. Winter break from 1 November. The 2027 times will be posted here as soon as the operator announces them.
Frequently asked questions about the chairlift
Can you walk from Tirolo to Merano?
Yes: from the top station the Tiroler Steig leads down to the Tappeiner Promenade and along it straight into the old town, about an hour downhill. To go up, take the chairlift; the valley station is just a few steps from the Portici.
How much is the chairlift from Merano to Tirolo?
Adults: single ride €6.00, return €8.50, 10-ride card €26.00, combined ticket with the Hochmuth cable car €19.00. Children: single ride €4.00, return €5.50 (as of 2026).
When does the chairlift run?
In the 2026 season from 1 April to 30 June 9 am–6 pm, from 1 July to 15 September 9 am–7 pm, from 16 September to 24 October 9 am–6 pm and from 26 to 31 October 9 am–5 pm. Winter break from 1 November. The 2027 times will be posted here as soon as the operator announces them.
How do you get from Merano to Tirolo?
By chairlift from the valley station near the Portici, by bus, or on foot via the Tappeiner Promenade and the Tiroler Steig.
