The baths in Val d’Ultimo and the beneficial effects used since ancient times

The Val d’Ultimo is also known for its numerous baths, which have been considered to have a therapeutic effect since ancient times. The curative waters located in San Pancrazio and Santa Valburga, the so-called baths of "Mitterbad", the baths of "Bad Lad" and the baths of  "Überwasser", were used to cure disturbances of the nervous system, female disturbances, digestive problems, skin problems and anaemia.

Numerous important people have visited Val d’Ultimo to take advantage of the curative effects of these baths: Princess Sissi, Otto von Bismark, painter Franz Defregger, the brothers Thomas and Heinrich Mann and many others.