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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Lagundo

13 stays · 7 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Lagundo, known in German as Algund, because it is a South Tyrol base for walking, cycling and spa-town excursions where a kitchen and separate living space make a week-long stay easier. Wikipedia describes Algund as a municipality about 25 km north-west of Bolzano, with an area of 23.6 km2 and around 5,000 residents. The local tourist board calls it the Garden Village, with vineyards and orchards throughout, and describes it as just two steps away from Merano.

13 stays

Where to stay in Lagundo

Lagundo village

  • first-time visitors
  • walking
  • families

The village centre is the main base for a stay. The tourist board highlights the Algund Waalweg, a historic irrigation canal trail, among its hiking offers, and describes vineyards and orchards throughout. Wikipedia lists a station called Algund on the Vinschgau Railway.

Stays in or near Lagundo village

Forst

  • beer
  • quiet stays
  • rail access

Forst, or Foresta, is one of the six frazioni Wikipedia lists for Algund. Wikipedia says the Forst brewery was founded there in 1857 by Johann Wallnöfer and Franz Tappeiner of Merano.

Stays in or near Forst

Vellau

  • quiet stays
  • views
  • hiking

Vellau, or Velloi, is another of the frazioni named by Wikipedia and lies north-west of the village centre. It suits guests who want to be away from the centre, with walking routes nearby. Check the walking distance to the nearest bus stop before booking.

Stays in or near Vellau

Plars

  • quiet stays
  • orchards
  • walking

Wikipedia names Oberplars and Mitterplars, in Italian Plars di Sopra and Plars di Mezzo, among the frazioni of Algund. The area suits visitors who want to be among vineyards and orchards rather than in the centre, and who are happy to use buses or a bike.

Stays in or near Plars

Merano

  • city stays
  • spa
  • trains and buses

Wikivoyage describes Merano as South Tyrol's second-largest city, with about 41,000 residents, at 324 m above sea level. Wikipedia says it became a renowned spa town in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and has arched promenades along the river. Staying in Merano and visiting Algund by bus is an alternative if you want a town around you.

Getting around Lagundo

Wikivoyage says Merano is 33 km north-west of Bolzano, with direct trains from Bolzano every 40 minutes. Wikipedia says the Vinschgau Railway runs 60 km from Merano to Mals, opened in 1906, closed in 1990 and resumed scheduled services in May 2005, and it lists a station called Algund. Wikipedia says SAD operates the line, with hourly trains on reopening and express trains later giving a half-hourly service in peak hours.

The tourist board says the Südtirol GuestPass gives free use of public transport in South Tyrol, and the South Tyrol tourism site says it is included with participating accommodation and covers selected cable cars. The südtirolmobil site offers a journey planner and app for regional buses and trains. Wikivoyage says Merano has nine bus lines run by SASA, and a chair lift connects Merano with Tirol between April and November.

Living in Lagundo for longer

Algund suits longer walking and cycling holidays because Merano is close and the tourist board promotes several walking routes. Wikivoyage notes that bicycle rental is available in Merano from April to mid-October. The tourist board promotes the Waalweg trail, the Merano High Mountain Trail and routes in the Texel Group Nature Park.

For daily needs, Merano is the larger centre. Wikivoyage describes a walkable town with a Tappeiner Walk and Trauttmansdorff Castle with its botanical gardens. Check whether your apartment is near a bus stop or the railway station, since the municipality is spread over several frazioni.

When to visit Lagundo

Wikipedia classes Merano's climate as oceanic, bordering on humid subtropical, with summer daytime temperatures of 27 to 30°C and winter highs of 6 to 10°C, and says August is the wettest month. The tourist board describes a Mediterranean-style climate for gardens and terraces.

The tourist board highlights the Törggelen autumn tradition, with regional food and wine. Wikivoyage says the Merano chair lift to Tirol runs from April to November.

Language is mostly German. Wikipedia reports that in 2024 data 82.75 per cent of residents spoke German as a first language, 16.90 per cent Italian and 0.35 per cent Ladin. The town borders Merano, Lana, Marling, Naturns, Partschins, Plaus and Tirol, which makes it a useful gateway to the whole Burggrafenamt. See Merano for the town next door and Tirolo for the neighbouring village.

Long-stay tips for Lagundo

Of the 13 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

11 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 48 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lagundo?

Lagundo, or Algund in German, is a South Tyrol municipality about 25 km north-west of Bolzano, according to Wikipedia, and borders Merano.

How do I get from Lagundo to Merano?

The tourist board describes Algund as just two steps from Merano. Wikipedia lists an Algund station on the Vinschgau Railway from Merano to Mals, and buses also serve the area.

Is public transport free for guests in Lagundo?

The tourist board says the Südtirol GuestPass gives free use of public transport in South Tyrol. It is included with participating accommodation, so check with yours.

What language is spoken in Lagundo?

Wikipedia says 82.75 per cent of residents spoke German as a first language and 16.90 per cent Italian, based on 2024 data.

How many aparthotels are there in Lagundo?

We currently list 13 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Lagundo.

Do aparthotels in Lagundo have kitchens?

13 of the 13 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Lagundo have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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