The train stops right on the doorstep: The Naturbad Gargazon is a popular meeting place with a play stream for children
Image gallery: Gargazzone nature outdoor pool
The natural swimming pool on the edge of Gargazzone opened its doors several years ago: With an area of 12,000 sqm, it was the first public swimming pool in the western half of the country that was and still is chemical-free - there are other natural bathing ponds in Luson and Dobbiaco today. In addition to the swimming pond itself, there is a natural brook with a toddlers' pool, a non-swimmers' area (max. depth 1.20 m) and a play area with a beach volleyball court, table tennis and table football facilities and picnic tables. And why it is called a natural pool?
It is an ecosystem that is similar to a normal lake: Aquatic plants, phyto- and zooplankton and a few mechanical maintenance measures make it possible. The shower water is heated by solar collectors. Another advantage of the Gargazzone nature pool is its easy accessibility: There is a large car park, furthermore it is ideally reachable by means of public transport - the train stops right in front of the swimming pool - and the Valle dell'Adige Cycle Path between the spa town of Merano and the provincial capital of Bolzano runs past here.
Contact info
- Via Stazione / Bahnhofstrasse 37 - 39010 - Gargazzone / Gargazon
- +39 0473 291129
- info@naturbad-gargazon.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
day ticket:
€ 8.50 adults
€ 6.40 young people (14-17 years)
€ 4.20 children (4-13 years)
free for children under 4 years
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family ticket:
€ 21.00 min. 3 persons (max. two adults and min. one child up to 17 years)
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afternoon ticket (from 4 pm):
€ 5.80 adults
€ 4.20 young people (14-17 years)
€ 3.00 children (4-13 years)
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family ticket:
€ 14.00 min. 3 persons (max. two adults and min. one child up to 17 years)
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evening ticket (from 5 pm):
€ 4.20 adults
€ 3.20 young people (14-17 years)
€ 2.20 children (4-13 years)
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family ticket:
€ 10.00 min. 3 persons (max. two adults and min. one child up to 17 years)
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rental:
€ 4.00 parasol (plus € 5.00 deposit)
€ 4.00 sunlounger (plus € 5.00 deposit)
More information
Depending on the weather, the start and end dates of the swimming season at all outdoor pools in South Tyrol may be shortened or extended at short notice, or postponed to another day.
The swimming season for 2026 is expected to begin on May 23. From June 10 to August 15, 2026, extended evening opening hours from Wednesday to Saturday (until 7.30 pm).
