The History of the Thermal Water

From the former Längenfeld bath in the 16th century to the establishment of the AQUA DOME, four centuries have passed. Emerging from a depth of 1,865 meters at a temperature of 40°C, the healing water flows to the surface in the Ötztal Längenfeld. It was rediscovered during deep drilling in 1997 after the long-known source of the "Badl" had run dry in 1960.

The extracted Längenfeld water is classified as a sulfur spring, featuring a content of divalent sulfur of 5 mg S--/l, and is recognized as a sodium-chloride-sulfate-sulfur spring and a legally acknowledged healing source. Warm and pure, 3 to 4 liters per second gush through a 100-meter-long piping system directly into the thermal spa.

A Heavenly Little Spring with Sulfur

In the 16th century, a source on the valley floor of Längenfeld was first reported, noted for its "distinctly sulfurous smell." At that time, any spring with a unique taste was considered a healing source. The magazine "Der Alpenfreund" quipped in 1872: "Wherever any little water emerges that has an exceptional earthy, iron, or sulfur taste, it is regarded as a healing spring."

This simple farmers' bath was not a place of luxury, but nonetheless, it was a bathing spot. The German travel writer R. Flab described his experience in 1897 after wandering the mountains: "The supposed 'fine bath' turned out to be a wooden shack. In times of need, the devil eats flies. So, into the sulfur pool I went!"

From Farmers' Bathhouse to Modern Spa

Times have changed. The humble farmers' bath has transformed into a genuine health resort, culminating in the state-of-the-art AQUA DOME. What once served farmers and a few "elderly maidens" has now evolved into a highly valued destination for wandering tourists and spa guests. The appreciation for Längenfeld's healing waters has steadily grown since then.