Views wander from the Meran basin up to the granite rocks of the Ifinger mountains and towards the south to the reddish porhpry flank of the Tschögglberg high plateau: this is what the landscape looks like when observing it from Marling, a village set at 363 metres above sea level, a few minutes away from the spa town of Meran. 

The settlement lies on a moraine hill, nestling amidst orchards and vineyards, with the 19th century parish Church of the Assumption dominating the village centre. The roundabout at the start of the village welcomes people with a roaring red lion – Marling's coat of arms. It was cast by the artisan foundry in Marling, the only one in South Tyrol.

Something for bon-vivants
Marling has kept its original village character and traditional agriculture. Lots of farmers still make a living from apple and wine farming in this fruit and wine village. Anyone going on a Farm Holiday in Marling will feel themselves instantly drawn into Marling's traditions and right at the centre of the action. Spring, in particular, is an impressive sight, when apple trees sport their pink-white blossom. Things get a bit tense on starry nights with clear skies, when temperatures can sink below zero. This is a cue for the farmers to spring into action and activate their frost protection irrigation systems as quickly as possible. In the morning, guests are then treated to a rather surreal sight: the tender apple blossom has been turned into delicate ice blossom beneath a transparent protective sheath.

Hiking with the whole family
A holiday flat or room in Marling makes a central base for walks at three different altitudes – from the valley to the Marlinger Berg mountain slopes and car-free Vigiljoch mountain pass. A network of simple family walks spreads over much of the area. The  'Natur- und Erlebnisweg' nature and adventure path affords an insight into the secrets of the forest and its inhabitants. 26 points with information boards, a rope parcours, swings and treehouses line Marlinger Berg mountain. The 'Walderlebnispfad' woodland adventure trail features 13 such points and is easy to do and ideal for families with children. 'VIA VINI' wine culture path is particularly popular with Farm Holiday guests in Marling. This circular walk provides interesting facts about local wine farming tradition. The winery is the starting point, with 14 points on the subject of 'from the vine, to the grape, to wine' along the way towards the village centre.
One of the most impressive walking paths has long been the Marling Waalweg. With its twelve kilometres, it is the longest of these types of paths in South Tyrol. 'Waale' were originally laid by farmers to provide their dry fields with water. Narrow paths run alongside these small water channels so that maintenance access could be provided. Nowadays, the Marling Waalweg has become a pleasant walking path and follows a nearly flat course from Töll to Oberlana and features a fascinating variety of plants and plenty of views. The Marling Höhenweg, or high altitude path, and Eggersteig and Martinsweg paths are likewise worth doing, if slightly less flat.