Where we are & how to get here
The Residence Désirée is located in the centre of Merano, in a pleasantly quiet yet very convenient setting, within easy walking distance of many of the city’s main attractions and points of interest. The Merano Arcades, for example, can be reached in just 5 minutes on foot. The Tappeiner Promenade, the Merano Thermal Baths and the Merano Christmas Market are all approximately 10 minutes away on foot. Bars, restaurants and supermarkets are all located in the immediate vicinity of the residence.
Arriving by car
From the MeBo (Merano–Bolzano expressway), take the Merano Centro exit and you will reach the Residence Désirée in approximately 5 minutes by car.
Merano is easily accessible by car:
- via the Brenner Motorway A22, exit Bolzano South, then continue on the MeBo towards Merano;
- via the Reschen Pass, travelling through the Vinschgau Valley;
- or via the particularly scenic Jaufen Pass or Timmelsjoch Pass.
Arriving by train or bus
Merano/Meran railway and bus station is approximately a 9-minute walk from the Residence Désirée. There are regular half-hourly train connections to and from Bolzano/Bozen, with convenient links to the national and international rail network.
From Switzerland, Merano can be reached in around 5½ hours from Zurich, for example using a general season ticket.
With Frecciarossa high-speed trains, Bolzano is easily and comfortably reached from Rome, Naples and Milan. From there, Merano is just a short train journey away.
By bus
Comfortable coach services connect many European cities with Merano.
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Direct flights to Bolzano with Skyalps
Fast and convenient travel to South Tyrol: the regional airline SkyAlps operates several direct flights per week to Bolzano from cities including London, Billund, Kopenhagen, and Antwerpen. From Bolzano Airport, the Residence Désirée in Merano can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, making your arrival quick and stress-free.
