Our Farm at Cermes

A special place with history and heart

Our organic farm is located high above Merano, nestled among sunny slopes with apple orchards, vineyards and vegetable gardens. Here you can experience nature up close and feel the connection between centuries-old tradition and a sustainable, modern way of living. Discover more about us, our farm products and the fascinating history of this special place in Cermes.

Farm Moments

Living, learning, laughing together

With us, you are not just a guest: you become part of life on the farm. Whether helping in the garden, joining the apple harvest or taking care of our animals in the petting zoo, here you can experience nature and farming traditions up close.

During a guided tour of the farm, we are happy to take you behind the scenes and show you how we manage our organic farm in a sustainable way. Depending on interest and by arrangement, Daniel also offers a guided hike in the surrounding area once a week. As he has known the mountains and paths around Cermes since childhood, he can show you special places, beautiful viewpoints and some of his favourite little trails away from the hustle and bustle. Shared farm moments, such as baking bread together or roasting chestnuts in autumn, are also part of life here and make your stay with us even more special.

Daniel Ladurner

Your Host

Daniel Ladurner is not only a passionate host, but also an enthusiastic mountaineer and ice climber. Having grown up among the apple orchards of his family home, he has known the surrounding peaks since his youth. Whether ice climbing or ski touring in winter, rock climbing in spring or mountaineering in summer, the mountains are far more than a hobby for Daniel. Thanks to his experience, he knows not only the most beautiful routes, but also how diverse the mountain experience can be: from active adventures to relaxed moments in nature. This is what makes your time in the mountains personal, authentic and truly unforgettable.

Farm Products

Authentic and Sustainable

What grows on our farm is real, natural and lovingly made. In our garden, greenhouses and orchards, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs and sweet fruits ripen with the seasons – all cultivated using biodynamic principles and harvested by hand. From these ingredients, we create delicious homemade specialties: jams, syrups, fruit juices, joga, dried fruit, tomato sauce and more, perfect for your breakfast or as a small souvenir from our carefully curated farm shop. Everything is handmade, honest and full of flavor.

Sustainability is especially important to us: a large part of our energy needs is covered directly on the farm through photovoltaic and solar systems. This allows us to live and work in harmony with nature.

Apples & Apple Juice

Our crisp apples come from the sunniest spots around Cermes, turned into naturally cloudy juice that captures the true taste of South Tyrol.

Fresh Vegetables & Salads

Seasonal variety from our own cultivation, from juicy lettuce heads to colorful root vegetables.

Fruit & Dried Fruit

Sun-ripened fruit, freshly picked or gently dried. Full of flavor, completely free of additives.

Homemade Bread

Our sourdough bread is baked in a stone oven with real wood fire, following traditional South Tyrolean farming methods.

The History of Stein unter Lebenberg

History & Tradition of our Farm

Stein unter Lebenberg tells the story of centuries of lived history. Once a castle and courthouse high above Merano, it is now a lovingly run organic farm in Cermes. Where nobles once resided, you will now find stylish holiday apartments, apple orchards and vineyards. Here, historic walls meet modern comfort, a unique place for a farm holiday in South Tyrol, characterized by peace, authenticity and tradition.

13th century

A Place with History

High above Merano, on a sunny slope in Cermes, rises the small Castle Stein, first mentioned in documents in 1217. For many centuries, it was the seat of the princely court “Judge of Stein” and played an important role in the region. The mighty stone walls still tell of this vibrant past and make Stein unter Lebenberg a truly unique place, where history comes alive and your farm holiday in South Tyrol begins.

18th to 19th century

From Court to Farm

After the relocation of the court to Lana, the former castle grounds gradually transformed into a farm. The fertile slopes were soon used for growing apples and cultivating vineyards, as well as for livestock farming. For generations, farming traditions, rural life and family history have shaped this unique place and continue to do so today. Since 1858, the estate has been owned by the Ladurner family, who continue to run it with passion and respect for tradition.

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Today

A Return to Roots with Vision

Today, on these historic foundations, something new and yet deeply authentic is taking shape: a place of peace, authenticity and aesthetic charm. With great care, the historic walls have been restored and transformed into modern holiday apartments that harmoniously combine history and design. Daniel Ladurner runs the farm with passion and a strong sense of sustainability, fully in harmony with the history of the place and with a clear vision for the future.