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Coming soon · 19.11.2026 – 10.01.2027

LUMAGICA Merano

Journey Through Time – the magical light park in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

Journey Through Time

The glowing Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

The LUMAGICA light park – the only one of its kind in South Tyrol – opens its gates for the third time on 19 November 2026 and takes visitors into a magical world. Under the new motto “Journey Through Time”, the gardens shine in poetic splendour, merging past and present in a very special way.

A sparkling trail with fascinating light installations, interactive stations and impressive sound-and-light shows turns the walk into an enchanting experience.

Inspired by the life of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth, a journey of light through time unfolds, letting the magic of Merano shine in a new light.

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What sets us apart

Magical Highlights

Fascinating light installations
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Fascinating light installations

A sparkling trail leads through the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle: artful light figures, poetic projections and atmospheric scenes merge past and present in a very special way.

Interactive stations
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Interactive stations

At numerous stations along the trail you can interact with the light yourself and become part of the journey through time – an experience that touches all the senses.

Sound-and-light shows
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Sound-and-light shows

Impressive sound-and-light shows stage the gardens and transform the evening walk into an enchanting work of art made of light, sound and movement.

Good to know

Opening Hours

LUMAGICA Merano is open daily throughout the season.

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January 2027

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Tickets & Prices

Grab your ticket

Look forward to an enchanting winter evening full of light – the Journey Through Time awaits you in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.

Advance sale(online)

  • Adults€ 19,90
  • Reduced€ 17,90
  • Children (6–14)€ 14,90
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Gift Flexticket

Give the gift of an unforgettable light experience in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. The Gift Flexticket is not tied to a fixed day and can be redeemed flexibly.

Get tickets

Holiday surcharge: +€2.00 per ticket. Children under 6 enter free of charge.

Location & Getting Here

How to find us

Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, St.-Valentin-Straße 55, I-39012 Merano

By car

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are on the eastern edge of Merano. Follow the signs towards Trauttmansdorff Castle. Parking is available on site.

Public transport

Take the Merano city bus directly to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. Timetable information at merano-suedtirol.it.

Timetables & tickets
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets & prices

  • Advance sale: adults € 19,90, reduced € 17,90, children (6–14) € 14,90.

    Box office: adults € 22,50, reduced € 20,50, children (6–14) € 16,50.

    During school holidays a surcharge of +€2.00 per ticket applies.

  • Children up to 6: free admission, no ticket required.

    Children aged 6–14 (inclusive): children’s rate.

    Reduced: seniors aged 65 and over, pupils, students up to 26 and people with a disability (valid ID card, degree of disability at least 50%).

    Companion: free of charge if a companion is entered on the back of the disability ID card.

  • Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount; reservations are possible. For coach tours or groups of 25 or more, payment by invoice is possible – please enquire at info@lumagica.com.

  • Online in the ticket shop, at the Schenna tourist office, or on site at the box office in the park (at box-office prices).

  • At the ticket office in Trauttmansdorff you can pay with Bancomat (debit card) and credit card (VISA or Mastercard).

  • Yes. Tickets are valid for a specific day and a chosen time slot. Please arrive at your booked time – there is a 30-minute tolerance for late arrivals.

  • Time slots manage visitor numbers, minimise queues and ensure a pleasant experience as well as safety standards. You may, however, stay in the park as long as you like beyond your time slot.

  • Depending on availability, you can enter in the next free time slot. Please ask the staff on site.

  • Unfortunately, rebookings and cancellations are not possible for technical reasons.

  • Yes. The Gift Flexticket is the perfect present: adults € 24,90, children € 18,90. It lets you visit the park at any time – without committing to a date or time slot.

  • No. Vouchers and season passes of the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are not valid for LUMAGICA.

Getting there & parking

  • LUMAGICA Merano is open daily from 19.11.2026 to 10.01.2027, from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The light park is closed on 24.12.2026 (Christmas Eve).

  • The park closes daily at 9:00 pm. Please allow about 1.5 hours for the trail.

  • LUMAGICA Merano takes place in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle (St.-Valentin-Straße 55, I-39012 Merano).

  • Paid parking is available on site. Please use car parks 2 and 3. All car parks are subject to a fee – you can book the parking ticket (€ 5,00) online together with your LUMAGICA ticket.

  • To ensure a smooth exit: the parking system recognises your vehicle by its licence plate and opens the barrier automatically.

  • Yes. There is a dedicated car park P4 for camper vans with plenty of space. Please allow for a short walk of about 5 minutes to the ticket office.

  • Yes, please register coach trips in advance at info@lumagica.com.

  • Buses no. 1B (Trauttmansdorff) and no. 4 (Obermais) run every 20 minutes from the city centre and Merano station and stop right at the venue. The nearest railway station is Merano (approx. 5 km away) – by bus it takes around 20 minutes.

In the park

  • The self-guided trail is one-way and approx. 1.3 km long. Depending on how long you linger and take breaks, it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. There are signposted toilets along the way.

    Good footwear is recommended, as there is a difference in altitude of approx. 100 metres.

  • Yes, the park is accessible with wheelchairs and prams. Even visitors with limited mobility or walking aids can enjoy the gardens.

  • The light trail has been designed to highlight the beauty of the gardens. For safety reasons (darkness), however, not all paths are accessible during LUMAGICA.

  • Yes, there is a food & beverage area in the park with drinks and snacks.

  • Yes. LUMAGICA is an outdoor event and takes place in all weather – including rain. Tickets cannot be refunded due to bad weather. We recommend weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear.

  • No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted – to protect the delicate plants and because some plants are poisonous to animals.

  • Yes, absolutely! Share your impressions on social media with #lumagica and #lumagicameran. Drone footage is not possible, as there is no flight permit.

  • No, the Touriseum is closed during LUMAGICA.

  • Please send an email to info@lumagica.com.

LUMAGICA is like a big vitamin-D reservoir that charges every visitor with positive energy. I love this idea and the challenge of constantly evolving!
— Finn Jensen, event agency Markt-Macher

With the kind support of

LUMAGICA is the event format by MK Illumination – the global market leader in festive and decorative lighting.