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Sunlight, comfort & unforgettable holiday moments in Tesimo
Welcome to Residence Alpina, our apartments in Tesimo where cosiness, style, and mountain panoramas come together. Bright, welcoming, and lovingly furnished, they invite you to relax, feel at home, and enjoy every moment – perfect for families, couples, or small groups.
Enjoy relaxing holiday moments with our pool and sun terrace, sunshine and relaxation right on site, our bistro with terrace for breakfast or coffee, the underground garage for safe and convenient parking, and nature and adventure experiences just outside your door: hiking, biking, Ötzi Museum, Merano Spa, or the colourful Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
Home is where the heart is.
Pliny the Elder
Between Bolzano and Merano, surrounded by orchards, meadows, and forests, our residence welcomes you. The clear mountain air is refreshing, and the climate pleasantly sunny. Historic castles, fascinating palaces, and the largest and probably oldest vine in the world enrich the alpine landscape.
Opening the curtains reveals the impressive Tesimo Mountains – spectacular and inspiring. The mountains invite you to exciting hiking and biking tours and offer space for unforgettable nature experiences.
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!