franz&mathilde: a six room workation retreat in South Tyrol
franz&mathilde is a small coliving in the historic village of Tisens in South Tyrol, run by Sarah Lena and Philipp. With around six rooms it is closer to a guesthouse than a coliving business, set among apple orchards and forest with the Alps on every side.
What franz&mathilde Does
- Around six private rooms. Small enough that the house is one group.
- A dedicated coworking space. Set up for full working days rather than occasional laptop use.
- A 14 night minimum. With 10 percent off for stays of 28 nights or more.
- A retreat option. The house can be booked whole for groups.
- Events through the year. Alongside the standard stays.
Why It Makes Sense for Nomads
South Tyrol is the German-speaking, formerly Austrian part of Italy, and it is one of the most beautiful and best-organised regions in Europe. Tisens sits between Merano and Bolzano, with the Dolomites within reach, apple country in the valley and hiking straight from the village.
The area gives you Italian food and Austrian efficiency in the same place, which is an unusually good combination for a working month. Both cities are close enough for a change of scene, and the region's transport is excellent by mountain standards.
At around 50 euros a night this is not cheap, and South Tyrol generally is not. The 5.0 rating across 75 reviews suggests people consider it money well spent, and the 28 night discount makes a longer stay more sensible than a short one.
Pricing
From around 50 euros a night, roughly 1,620 a month, with a 14 night minimum and 10 percent off stays of 28 nights or more.
A small, extremely well-reviewed retreat in the best-run corner of the Alps.