Just beyond the Church of the Holy Cross, Lana di Mezzo transitions into Lana di Sopra (Oberlana). Here, the Cultural Centre and the Capuchin Church await. In the "Am Gries" pedestrian zone, small shops and cafés line up, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere at times, and a quiet, cosy ambience at others. The farmers' market takes place weekly on the Town Hall Square.

At the other end of the street, somewhat hidden, lies the historic Thaler Mansion. Its history dates back to 1333 AD. A closer look reveals paintings of Turkish heads with turbans from the early 18th century on the façade - testaments to the Ottoman Wars in Europe. Lana di Sopra is the centre of the municipality as the town hall is located here. At the roundabout, the road forks: To the left, it leads to Foiana and the Palade Pass - straight ahead it heads to Merano or into the Val d'Ultimo.

Nearby, the Gaul Canyon beckons with its suspension bridges and lush, moss-covered vegetation. The Valsura River, which originates in the remote Ultimo Valley and flows into the Adige River, flows through this gorge at the foot of Braunsberg Castle. In winter, you can even ice skate between the rock walls. The castles on the surrounding hills immediately catch the eye.

Among them is Braunsberg Castle. A footpath leads from the Gaul Canyon to this historic building, which is still owned by the Counts of Trapp and can therefore only be admired from the outside. A little further north, the Monte San Vigilio Cable Car whisks you to higher altitudes. It takes you to the Mount San Vigilio hiking and skiing area, called Vigiljoch in German, above Lana.