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Terlano: what to know before buying a home

A municipality in the province of Bolzano/Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. Official data on earthquakes, population, services and transport.

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For example: Via San Pietro 1, Terlano.

Terlano, asparagus and white wine between Bolzano and Merano

Terlano (Terlan in German) lies in the Adige valley between Bolzano and Merano, at the foot of the slope that climbs towards Mölten (Meltina) and the Salto plateau. It is known for the white wines of its cooperative winery and for asparagus, grown in the sandy soils of the valley floor. The municipality includes the hamlets of Siebeneich (Settequerce), towards Bolzano, and Vilpian (Vilpiano), towards Merano.

Being close to Bolzano explains its recent growth: many residents work in the city and come home in the evening. The open public transport timetables list 36 stops in the municipality, served by 8 lines including train, bus and the cable car that climbs from Vilpian to Mölten. Much of the valley floor is taken up by orchards and vineyards, and building land is scarce and expensive.

In 2023 there were 4,904 residents, 765 more than in 2011, growth of 18.5%. The population is young, with an average age of 42.2 against 43.4 in the province and people over 65 at 18.4%. Foreign residents make up 9.6%. Average declared incomes are above the provincial figure.

Earthquakes are not a worry: all 116 municipalities in South Tyrol are in seismic zone 4, and the expected ground acceleration here is about 0.049 g. Energy efficiency and the state of the services matter more, not least because the CasaClima energy certificate is widespread in the province of Bolzano and affects house values.

In South Tyrol property is recorded in the Land Register (Libro fondiario), the tavolare system inherited from Austria, and the Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) does not publish cadastral maps: the report says so and explains what to do. Near the Adige floods matter, while below the steep slopes landslides and debris flows need checking, and the report does this at the address.

Key points

  • Between Bolzano and Merano, with Siebeneich and Vilpian.
  • 4,904 residents, up 18.5% since 2011.
  • 36 stops and 8 train, bus and cable car lines.
  • Land register system: no Revenue Agency parcel maps.

Overview

Terlano is a municipality in the province of Bolzano/Bozen, in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. At the end of 2023 it had 4,904 residents, ranked 23 of 116 municipalities in the province.

Earthquakes

For Italy's Civil Protection Department, Terlano is in seismic zone 4, the lowest-risk zone, where strong earthquakes are very rare. All 116 municipalities in the province are in the same zone.

In the built-up area, the expected ground shaking (peak ground acceleration, PGA) is about 0.049 g, a low value: the level with a 10% probability of being exceeded in 50 years, on rock.

In zone 4 the risk is low, but for an older building it is still worth asking about the state of the structure.

Population

Compared with the 2011 census, the resident population has grown by 18.5%. The estimated average age is 42 years, in line with the province. 18% of residents are over 65 (the regional figure is 22%). Foreign residents make up 9.6% of the population. On average, a household has 2.3 members.

Income and climate

In tax year 2024, taxpayers in Terlano declared an average taxable income of 30,983 euros, above the provincial average (28,222 euros). The Italian average is 24,895 euros.

Terlano is in climate zone E, with 2,771 heating degree days: heating may be switched on from 15 October to 15 April, for up to 14 hours a day. The same table puts the town hall at 248 metres above sea level.

Services

In the official Ministry of Health lists, Terlano has 1 pharmacy. The Overture Maps data also lists 4 grocery shops and supermarkets, 3 healthcare facilities, 3 sports facilities and 1 green area.

The data shows no schools within the municipality, against a provincial average of 0.2 per 1,000 residents.

Public transport

Within the municipality there are 36 public transport stops, served by 6 bus lines, 1 funicular line, 1 train line. That is about 7.3 stops per 1,000 residents.

How built-up it is

Buildings, roads, car parks and other sealed surfaces cover 11.1% of the land in Terlano, compared with 2.7% in the province and 2.9% in the region. In 2024 built-up land stayed almost the same.

Radon and contaminated sites

Terlano is one of the municipalities designated as a radon priority area by the Provincia autonoma di Bolzano in 2026. According to the ISPRA map, the estimated radon emission in the municipality is medium. Radon varies from building to building and can only be known by measuring it, especially on ground floors and in basements.

Official databases list one contaminated site, or site still under investigation, in Terlano, and 2 more have been cleaned up or closed. The report tells you whether one is close to the address.

Landslides and flooding

Landslide and flood hazard changes from one street to the next even within Terlano: the report checks the address against the ISPRA maps.

House prices

The Revenue Agency's price ranges per square metre (OMI) apply to zones, not to whole municipalities: the report gives the range for the address's zone.

Land registry

For Terlano the Revenue Agency does not publish cadastral maps: the land registry here uses the tavolare (land book) system. The report cannot give a parcel reference, but it still checks risks, services and transport at the address and states this clearly.

Liveability area by area

The Vicinalia liveability index runs from 0 to 100 and looks at the place, not the people who live there: services within walking distance, transport, green space, natural hazards, air, quiet, buildings and connection. Here it is worked out at the centre of each of the 59 inhabited census areas in Terlano. Half of the residents live in areas scoring 67 or more.

Residents by band

  • fair 29.1%
  • good 66.3%
  • very good 4.7%

Vicinalia index by census area, licence CC BY-SA 4.0. Data: IdroGEO ISPRA (2026), Istat, INGV, EEA, AGCOM, Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

The colour is the value at the centre of the area. For an exact address, search for it above: the free check looks at that exact point. How the index is worked out

Data sources

ISTAT code 021097. The text on this page is generated automatically from the data.