Restaurants in Algund

To the right-hand side of Tyrol in Lagundo is a small fortress - the Forst Castle. It was built in the 13th century and first documented in 1302. The building was later extended in the 16th century. In 1880 it was restored for the second time by the Lords of Vorst, noble officials from Tyrol. The current owners of the castle are from the Forst brewery, located just a few metres away. Sadly, the castle is not open to the public but it can still be admired from the outside.

In 1776, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria built a masonry embankment in Lagundo near Merano. This was meant to serve as protective bulwark against flooding of the Adige River. This masonry can still be visited today. Not far away, on the left bank of the river, are the ruins of an ancient imperial Roman road bridge along the route of the original "Via Claudia Augusta". Construction of the bridge dates to the first century AD. Today, the ruins of the bridge have the status of protected monuments. At the head of the bridge there is also a small shrine and chapel.

Lordly towers, historical pinnacles and arcade windows.
Schloss Plars evokes tradition and combines the charming ambiance of old times with the stylish appeal of modernity, while love for details and a perceptible sense of well-being give an extra touch to the special atmosphere of the place. 

From april to October there is a wine educational trail - a guided tour with a visit to the wine cellar and a wine tasting session.

You can book the tour at the winery "Schloss Plars" until the day prior to your visit. Phone: 0039 0473 448 472 or E-Mail: info@schlossplars.com.

Price: EURO 15 per Person (free for children/youths under the age of 16)

In the vineyards above the village this structure comprising four staggered terraces, was graded into the hillside. The building was integrated so harmoniously into the vineyards that it has become a part of them. This integration is still underlined by the dry-stone retaining walls, which likewise carry forward the vineyard structure. The building’s concrete structure remains invisible, covered by wooden paneling and by the wooden grating set in front of portions of the glass facades. Floor-to-ceiling glazing of the spaces lends the terraces a transparency, covered by the wooden pergolas, with the shadowy effect of over-grown foliage. The reception and breakfast room, paneled entirely in wood, are good examples of a modern interpretation of rural Stube parlors. The apartments are also of high aesthetic quality.

Guided bike and hike tours, bike rental, repair service and shop

The Bike and Hike Academy Meranerland offers an extensive range of courses for mountain biking and racing sports. Through a varied weekly programme, not only professionals, but also beginners, sports cyclists and even kids can enjoy their favourite sport.

Experience the fantastic mountain world of Scena and its surrounding area from the saddle of your bike and leave your everyday routine behind! Special mobile technology courses improve your safety on two wheels!

There are guided tours and it is possible to borrow a bike.
You can get further information at the tourist information Algund.