🇮🇹 Lana, Italy
Pension Platter
📍 9, Blumenstraße - Via dei Fiori, Lana, 39011
Your stay — Pension Platter
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The Property — Pension Platter
Pension Platter is a classic 3-star family-run guesthouse in Lana, with a tidy alpine-meets-Tyrolean look and a terrace that faces the apple orchards. The lobby is small, wood-panelled, and practical — check-in is personal, breakfast is simple but generous. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a clean, no-fuss base for hiking or wine touring, and prefer local character to fancy extras.
Chronicles of Lana
Lana grew from scattered medieval farm hamlets along the Etsch river, later shaped by fruit-growing and small-scale trade. Its historic centre retains a few burgher houses and church towers from the 1200s, when the area was under the Counts of Tyrol. The early 1900s brought railway link to Meran, turning Lana into a quiet orchard town. Today it keeps a sleepy but prosperous feel, known for apples, wine, and being a gateway to the Texelgruppe mountains.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lana guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm enough for hiking, apple blossom or harvest, and not as crowded as July-August.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak due to school holidays; hotel prices jump 20-30% over June. The Merano Grape Festival (early October) draws crowds to the area too.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cheaper rooms, cooler but still sunny days, fewer tourists; some mountain lifts close mid-October.
Weather & packing
July afternoons can hit 30°C but sudden thunderstorms roll off the mountains. Pack both a sun hat and a lightweight waterproof — and sturdy walking shoes, because even a short stroll can lead to a steep vineyard path.
Live City Briefing — Lana
- A long-term cycle path upgrade between Lana and Meran is nearly finished, making the 5 km ride faster and safer.
- The 'Lana Open' tennis event runs late June to early July, which draws some extra visitors and might affect restaurant availability.
- Bus lines 211 and 214 from Lana to Meran now run more frequently in summer — check the Südtirol Mobil app for live times.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pension Platter, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (2nd or 3rd) facing the rear garden or courtyard. These rooms are farther from Blumenstraße traffic and above the ground-level restaurant, giving more quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Via dei Fiori – street-side rooms get noise from early morning deliveries and pedestrian traffic. Also skip rooms above the restaurant kitchen (likely lower ground or 1st floor rear) due to cooking smells and clatter.
Best views
Upper floors (2nd or 3rd) facing south or west over the rear garden offer views of the surrounding apple orchards and Dolomite foothills – better than the street outlook onto Via dei Fiori.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest – away from street level and above the main restaurant and reception.
🔊 Noise notes
Blumenstraße is a residential road with light traffic but can be lively during morning rush (around 7:30–9 AM) and when local bars open. The restaurant on the ground floor runs till late (10–11 PM) in summer – music and chatter from the patio if your room is above it. No major nightlife, but early morning waste collection happens street-side once or twice a week.
Insider tips
If travelling by car, ask for a spot in the rear car park (quieter and shaded) rather than the narrow street-side spaces. At check-in, request a room on the garden side – polite and often possible if you arrive before 4 PM.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Pension Platter
Free for all guests, no login. Speed ~30 Mbps download; may slow in peak evening hours.
Small lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; free local daily (Dolomiten) at breakfast. The building is a converted 1930s guesthouse with original wooden staircase.
Check-in 14:00–20:00 (weekday), 14:00–18:00 (weekend). Early bag drop from 09:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €20.
Free storage at reception after checkout or before check-in.
No step-free access; one entrance step (15 cm). No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom. Lift interior narrow (65 cm door).
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (first-come). Public car park 'Parkplatz Lana Süd' 500 m away, €5/day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (age 14+).
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit on booking; €100 incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: S. Giovanni Nepomuceno (343 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kapuzinerkirche (527 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Kreuzkirche - Chiesa Santa Croce (802 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: St. Magdalena (994 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kapuzinerpark - Parco Convento dei Cappuccini — 607 m · ~8 min walk
Kulturhaus - Casa della cultura — 544 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 329 m · ~4 min walk
Apotheke Mariahilf - Farmacia Mariahilf — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Sushi Daily — 347 m · ~4 min walk
Busbahnhof Lana - Autostazione Lana — 289 m · ~4 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 Pension Platter
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 329 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke Mariahilf - Farmacia Mariahilf — 422 m · ~5 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 are the best rooms at Pension Platter?
Request upper floors (2nd or 3rd) facing the rear garden or courtyard. These rooms are farther from Blumenstraße traffic and above the ground-level restaurant, giving more quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pension Platter?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Via dei Fiori – street-side rooms get noise from early morning deliveries and pedestrian traffic. Also skip rooms above the restaurant kitchen (likely lower ground or 1st floor rear) due to cooking smells and clatter.
Is Pension Platter noisy?
Blumenstraße is a residential road with light traffic but can be lively during morning rush (around 7:30–9 AM) and when local bars open. The restaurant on the ground floor runs till late (10–11 PM) in summer – music and chatter from the patio if your room is above it. No major nightlife, but early morning waste collection happens street-side once or twice a week.
Which rooms have the best views at Pension Platter?
Upper floors (2nd or 3rd) facing south or west over the rear garden offer views of the surrounding apple orchards and Dolomite foothills – better than the street outlook onto Via dei Fiori.
What are insider tips for staying at Pension Platter?
If travelling by car, ask for a spot in the rear car park (quieter and shaded) rather than the narrow street-side spaces. At check-in, request a room on the garden side – polite and often possible if you arrive before 4 PM.
What time is check-in at Pension Platter?
Check-in at Pension Platter is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pension Platter have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no login. Speed ~30 Mbps download; may slow in peak evening hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pension Platter?
€2.50 per person per night (age 14+).
Where can I eat cheaply near Pension Platter?
Panini or pizza slice from a bakery or deli — €5 to €7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pension Platter?
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.
When is the best time to visit Lana?
May, June, September — warm enough for hiking, apple blossom or harvest, and not as crowded as July-August.
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.