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Holiday apartments in Tesimo near Merano – with pool
Modern apartments, personal hospitality and authentic South Tyrolean charm between Merano and Bolzano
Welcome to Residence Alpina in Tesimo, near Merano. Our modern holiday apartments with an outdoor pool are located in a peaceful and sunny setting, just about a one-minute walk from the village centre. Whether you are travelling as a family, enjoying a getaway for two or looking for an active holiday, you can experience South Tyrol here with plenty of space, a personal atmosphere and the mountains right on your doorstep.
From Residence Alpina, both Merano and Bolzano can be reached in around 20 minutes by car. At the same time, nature starts right on your doorstep: numerous hiking trails, the Ötzi Museum in Bolzano, Merano Thermal Baths and the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano offer plenty of opportunities to discover South Tyrol. After an active day, you can relax by the pool and on the sunbathing lawn or enjoy breakfast or a coffee on our bistro terrace.
Home is where the heart is.
Pliny the Elder
What you can expect
Everything you need at a glance
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Underground car park
- WLAN
- Dogs allowed
- Small pets allowed
- Fresh bread service
- Breakfast on request
- Continental breakfast/Brunch
- Common room
- Central location
- Laundry/Laundry service
- Close to a bus stop (< 100 m)
- Pick-up service
Our history
A home for generations – a place to feel at home.
The story of today’s Residence Alpina goes back many centuries. The property was first officially mentioned in 1619 under the name “Egghäusl” and is therefore one of the oldest houses in Tesimo. Its origins probably date back even further to the former Eckenhof farm, which was already mentioned in 1386.
A new chapter began for the house in 1942: our grandmother Maria Oberhofer Frei acquired the upper part of the property and moved in with her nine children. As the children gradually grew up and left home, the first guest rooms were created – the beginning of our long tradition of hospitality.
In 1960, the lower part of the house also became part of the family property. A few years later, the property was given the name Brunnerhof, named after the historic village fountain located nearby. In 1989, the house was extensively renovated and transformed into a modern holiday residence with apartments, lovingly managed by our mother Anni Kruselburger Frei.
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In 2014, Nadine Frei returned to the family business together with her husband Martin Rupp and their children Johanna and Luis. Following an extensive modernisation, the Brunnerhof became the Residence Alpina in 2019. The new name represents modern holiday comfort and reflects the continued development of our house.
With the largest expansion in our history in 2025, another new chapter began: a garage, a swimming pool with a spacious relaxation area, two new holiday apartments and a cosy breakfast room were created.
Today, the Residence Alpina combines more than 400 years of history with modern comfort and warm family hospitality. What has remained unchanged through generations is the joy of welcoming people and creating unforgettable holidays in Tesimo.
South Tyrolean hospitality x 6
For us, every guest is part of the family - our big Alpina family, enriched from day to day by special people, delightful experiences and great adventures.
And that's us - your hosts:
Nadine
After many travels and new experiences, Nadine returned to her hometown of Tesimo in 2014 to continue the family tradition together with her husband Martin.
As the owner of the Residence Alpina, she takes care of our guests with great passion, enjoys sharing personal tips for hikes, excursions and special places in South Tyrol, and appreciates the many encounters that make hosting guests so unique.
Martin
Martin is the calm centre of our family – and the person who keeps everything running behind the scenes. With great dedication, he takes care of organisation, technical matters and many important tasks that often remain unseen by our guests. With his ideas and commitment, he plays an important role in the continuous development of Residence Alpina.
With the same passion, he looks after our garden and pool area. His attention to detail and dedication help create a well-maintained and welcoming environment where our guests can feel comfortable from the very first moment.
Anni
Our Anni is the heart and soul of the house. With her love for flowers, herbs and nature, she makes sure that everything around the Residence Alpina is always beautifully cared for and full of colour.
She especially enjoys meeting our guests and the many wonderful moments she has been able to share with them over the years.
Johanna & Luis
The next generation is already growing up with the joy of hospitality. Johanna and Luis love nature, the garden and life around the Residence Alpina.
They especially enjoy welcoming families with children and bring a cheerful and open atmosphere to our house.
Stella
Our four-legged family member Stella is also part of the Residence Alpina family. The friendly Sicilian dog loves greeting our guests and especially enjoys cuddles and friendly encounters.
Would you like to get to know us better?
We are waiting for you with open arms!