🇮🇹 Lana, Italy
Hotel Ballguthof
📍 2A Via Brandis, Provincia autonoma di Bolzano - Alto Adige, 39011
Your stay — Hotel Ballguthof
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (129 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Georgen (555 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Margarethen (915 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Heiligkreuzkirche Lanegg - Chiesa di Santa Croce di Lanegg (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Südtiroler Obstbaumuseum — 71 m · ~1 min walk
Zollschule — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Lana-Burgstall - Lana-Postal — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange cash at banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks which take a large commission.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common in supermarkets and cafes. Small bills useful for markets and bars.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for great service), give a few euros to taxi drivers and hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the bar — €1.00 to €1.20, standing at the counter is always cheaper than sitting.
Panini or pizza slice from a bakery or deli — €5 to €7 with a drink.
Pizza and a beer at a local pizzeria — around €12 for a main plus drink.
Look for 'panificio' or 'forno' in town centre for cheap bread-based snacks; no specific street-food market in this quiet residential area.
Supermarkets like Conad, Eurospin, or Lidl (on the outskirts) are common in the Val Venosta region; a small Coop is often in the village.
Affordable chain stores (e.g., OVS, Upim) and a weekly market (usually Thursday or Saturday mornings in Lana town square) for basic clothing.
Bus within Lana and to nearby towns — single ride €1.50 or day pass €5. From the airport (Bolzano), take bus 144 to Lana for about €3.80.
1. Buy a South Tyrol Mobil Card for unlimited bus/train travel if staying more than 2 days. 2. Cook from supermarket supplies rather than eating out every meal. 3. Fill water bottles at public taps — tap water is excellent and free.
Good to know — Lana
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Emergency Contacts
LanaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lana, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Ballguthof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Lana Zentrum → Residence Untermösslhof (via Gampenstrasse)
💡 Hop on at Lana Zentrum after a grocery run. The bus stop is right opposite the Eurospar. Note: it's a small minibus that runs local streets.
Merano Station → Lana-Burgstall Station
💡 If staying in Merano for dinner, this is cheaper and quicker than the bus. Get off at Lana-Burgstall, then walk 10 minutes uphill to the hotel.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) → Residence Untermösslhof
💡 Fixed fare to Lana from airport. Call +39 0471 123456 ahead or use app 'Radiotaxi Bolzano'. Cash or card accepted.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) → Lana via Merano
💡 Buy ticket from the machine outside arrivals. Validate it on board or you'll risk a €50 fine. Bus stops at Lana Zentrum, a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
Lana village centre (Lana, Piazza della Rena) → Schlosshof Resort, Lana
💡 Free electric shuttle runs up the hill from the main square. Hop off at 'Schlossweg' stop — the resort entrance is 50 metres away. Useful if you're coming from the local supermarket or cafes.
Verona Porta Nuova station → Schlosshof Resort, Lana
💡 From Verona airport take the Flixbus or train to Verona Porta Nuova, then bus 201 to Bolzano, change to bus 243 towards Merano. Get off at 'Lana, Gampenstraße' stop — the resort is a 5-minute walk downhill.
Verona Airport (VRN) → Schlosshof Resort, Lana
💡 Book via the resort's concierge for a fixed price. Drivers know the back road via the MeBo motorway exit Lana — saves 10 minutes compared to Google Maps.
Verona Airport (VRN) → Schlosshof Resort, Lana
💡 Take the shuttle bus from Verona airport to Verona Porta Nuova station (€3, 12 mins). Then catch the regional train to Bolzano. From Bolzano station, bus 243 runs directly to 'Lana, Gampenstraße' every 30 minutes.
About Lana
Wikipedia ↗
Lana (Italian pronunciation: [ˈlaːna]; German pronunciation: [ˈlaːna]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is situated in the Etschtal (Etsch Valley) between Bolzano and Merano and at the entrance to the Ultental. The population rose to 14,281 in 2025. It is...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Ballguthof?
Check-in at Hotel Ballguthof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Ballguthof?
Panini or pizza slice from a bakery or deli — €5 to €7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Ballguthof?
Bus within Lana and to nearby towns — single ride €1.50 or day pass €5. From the airport (Bolzano), take bus 144 to Lana for about €3.80.
Top Attractions in Lana
💡 Under 2 euros suggested donation. The basement has a reconstructed lathe workshop. Closed Mondays. Allow 30 minutes.
💡 Happens Tuesday and Friday mornings 08:00-12:30. Go early for the best apple strudel from the bakery van. Bring cash, few card machines.
💡 Look for the faded fresco of St. Christopher on the south wall—locals say touching it brings safe travels. The keys are at the tourist office if locked.
💡 Start at the tourist office for a free route map. The trail is wheelchair-friendly for the first 1.5km. Best in spring when the fruit trees blossom.
💡 Check their noticeboard for free evening talks or film screenings (usually in German/Italian). They also sell second-hand books cheap.
💡 Go late afternoon for low sun on the frescoes and fewer crowds. The path from the main square is a short, steep cobbled climb.
💡 Combine with a swim at the free section of the Lido di Lana (open June-August). The path extends to Meran (8km north) if you want a longer walk.
💡 Start at the sports field (via Südtirol) and walk clockwise—you'll get the best light on the Dolomites at sunset. Takes about 40 minutes.