The outdoor area includes a dedicated 50-meter sports pool used for lap swimming.
The facility utilizes solar thermal energy to contribute to heating the pool water.
The giant slide features integrated timing equipment to record descent speeds.
The complex remains one of the few large-scale public aquatic centers in the immediate Merano region.
The site layout includes a 'baby pool' with shallower depths designed specifically for infants.
Erlebnistherme Naturns is a combined indoor and outdoor aquatic facility located in the Vinschgau valley. The site features a 75-meter giant slide and multiple sports and leisure pools. Water temperatures are kept at consistent levels throughout the indoor areas, while the outdoor grounds are accessible during the warmer months. A sauna area is integrated into the complex for adult use. The architecture incorporates large glass facades to provide panoramic views of the surrounding South Tyrolean Alps. The facility is designed to cater to both athletic swimmers and families looking for recreational water activities. It serves as a regional hub for swimming instruction and leisure exercise.
The upper viewing deck of the slide tower provides the best panoramic view of the facility against the backdrop of the Texel Group mountains.
Bring your own padlock for the lockers, as they typically require one.
Check the local website for specific sauna-only hours if you are not interested in the water slides.
Arrive early in the morning to secure a spot on the outdoor sunbathing lawns during peak summer months.
Avoid visiting on rainy weekend afternoons when the indoor facility reaches maximum capacity and becomes significantly noisier.
The outdoor pool area is strictly seasonal and closed during the winter months.
Standard European pool etiquette applies; shower before entering, use proper swimwear, and wear silence in designated quiet zones of the sauna area.
