Overview of the Spas of the Adige District during the Summer of 1829 (Conclusion)

Appendix.

Overview of the spas of the Adige district during the summer of 1829. 2/2

(Conclusion.)

There now follow, albeit with a noticeable gradation in guest numbers while maintaining a solid average, the spas at Kapaun, Froy, Razes, Töll, Völlan, and Schgums. Local residents belonging to the middle class readily visit the first of these baths, as it lies close to the town in the fresh mountains, offers good food and splendid drinking water, and is easily accessible to dear relatives and friends; the same applies for the residents of Klausen and even Brixen with the establishment at Froy, romantically situated in the mountains between both towns and named Wildbad due to its location, yet by no means uninviting.

Razes—a spa rightfully held in high esteem on account of its dual springs benefiting a wide variety of ailments, its excellent, attentive service that is especially caring towards more severe sufferers, and its proximity to the Schlern, the Seiser Alm, and the Gröden Valley (easily visited with good guides)—has for years drawn many visitors from the local upper and affluent classes or from the summer retreats of the Ritten, with even more distant places paying annual tribute to the great satisfaction of its guests.

Who would not wish—if one seeks a stay on classical ground, on the threshold between the upper and lower Adige valley, convenient access, a newly built, spacious, pleasantly furnished bathhouse whose construction cost the philanthropic proprietors many thousands, and the cheerful, sociable dining circles continually refreshed on holidays by visitors from nearby Meran, the local town, and passing travellers, where bodily ailments find welcome relief in the two mild sulphur springs—who, I say, would not gladly and frequently visit the dear Töll?!

Völlan, in the mountains above the fertile, garden-like region of Lana, and Schgums, on the district border towards Vinschgau in a marshy lowland formerly ill-reputed for unhealthiness, likewise enjoyed considerable patronage. The latter, whose multiple springs proved beneficial to the sovereign rulers at Castle Tyrol in venerable times, now reaps reward from modern sovereign decrees as the marshes gradually vanish through the straightening of the Adige; its valiant current owner also does much for drainage while providing good food, service, and lodging.

Now follow in modest, yet by no means worthless quiet: the bath at St. Peter behind Lajen, on the border of the Gröden Valley and thus frequented mainly by its inhabitants; that at Lad, very prettily situated near the main village in the Ulten Valley and favoured by those seeking tranquility; that at Verdins in the uniquely beautiful surroundings of Meran, perhaps somewhat reduced from the excessive reputation sparked by curiosity over its recent founding; that at Außerlaßalt in the Martell Valley, almost belonging to the alpine region and endowed with precious mountain springs, pure air, and honest hosts; furthermore that in Schörgau outside the main village of the charming Sarntal; that at the Tauferer estate near picturesque Tscherms and the well-preserved ancient Löwenberg Castle; that at Zögg in the remarkable Passeier Valley; and the Oberhausbad, situated at a wild mountain height near the Partschins glacier, offering a delightful panorama over the heavenly landscapes of Meran, Marling, Töll, etc., along with fresh waters and air.

Concluding with the smallest number of guests, but reaping no less gratitude: the bath on the Talfer near Bozen; that at Dreikirchen above Kollmann, whose clear and active springs, splendid setting, and good service nevertheless drew only few visitors; the aptly named Lotterbad in Ulten; that in the barren background of the Tiers Valley; that on the Thurnbach in Eppan; the older and newly renovated bath above Kaltern at Pfus; and finally the bath at Steben above Kastelbell, situated amid marshes and serving those afflicted with skin eruptions, yet not unwelcome to local residents.

Thus wellbeing and soothing solace flow from all these baths, the famous as well as the obscure; honour to them all, for it is due to all!

v. Hörmann, District Physician in Bozen.