Lana is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is situated in the Etschtal between Bolzano and Merano and at the entrance to the Ultental. Its population rose to around 14,281 in 2025.
At a glance
- Type
- Comune and village
- Period
- Historic South Tyrolean settlement
- Style
- Alpine village in the Etschtal valley
- Location
- South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol), northern Italy
Overview
Lana is a comune and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is situated in the Etschtal between Bolzano and Merano and at the entrance to the Ultental. The population rose to 14,281 in 2025.
History
Lana is a long-established village in South Tyrol, lying in the Etschtal valley. Its position between the cities of Bolzano and Merano, at the entrance to the Ultental, has shaped its development within the alpine region of northern Italy.
What you see
The village sits in the Etschtal valley between Bolzano and Merano, at the entrance to the side valley of the Ultental. Its alpine setting in South Tyrol places it among the mountains and valleys characteristic of the region.
Cultural significance
Lana is part of the distinctive cultural landscape of South Tyrol, an autonomous region of northern Italy with strong alpine traditions. Its location at the gateway to the Ultental gives it geographic and cultural importance in the valley system.
Practical information
Lana is located in South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol), between Bolzano and Merano. For opening hours of specific sites and attractions, check the official website.
Getting there
Lana is reachable by road within the Etschtal valley, with links to Bolzano and Merano and access to the Ultental. Regional transport serves the village.
Sources & resources
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