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Bad Egart

Dorf Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy
Bad Egart
Location
Dorf Tirol, South Tyrol, Italy
Water type
iron-rich
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Bad Egart is an Austrian-Italian iron-rich thermal and mineral spring resort in South Tyrol (Alto Adige), the bilingual German-Italian alpine province of northeastern Italy, where ferruginous mineral waters emerging from the Alpine geology of the Dolomites and the Ötztal Alps have been enjoyed for centuries in the mountain spa tradition that blends Austrian Kur culture with Italian terme custom in this uniquely bicultural border region. The iron content of Bad Egart's mineral waters — giving them the characteristic rust-red colouration of ferruginous springs — has long been associated in both the German and Italian thermal traditions with a sense of vitality and well-being, making these iron-rich waters among the most distinctive in the mineral spring repertoire. South Tyrol's extraordinary natural heritage — encompassing UNESCO-listed Dolomite landscapes, pristine Alpine meadows, and the most concentrated density of distinctive mountain spa culture in Europe — provides an incomparable scenic and cultural context for the experience of Bad Egart's exceptional ferruginous waters.

Insider tip — Bad Egart sits in the sun-drenched hills above Merano in South Tyrol, a small historic spa drawing iron-rich chalybeate spring water revered since medieval times. The Alpine setting combines breathtaking views of the Ortler mountain group with the intimate charm of a traditional Italian-Austrian Kurort. The iron-rich water carries a distinctive mineral bite and the reddish deposits on the stonework are a vivid testament to the spring's mineral intensity. The surrounding vineyard landscape makes a glass of local Vernatsch wine the perfect complement to a restorative afternoon soak.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.