A place of strength in the Defereggental valley tell about Europe’s oldest deep water, the Deferegger Healing Water
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Some years ago, a special find was made in the Deferegger Alps: Salt water, about one million years old, was found in a layer of rock at a depth of almost 2,000 m. These are the fossil remains of the primeval sea that used to cover this part of Europe and has been preserved here in its purest form. This precious mineral water is used today to produce natural cosmetic products in St. Jakob in Defereggen which are especially recommended for people who suffer from skin disorders.
But you can't only buy the products - the Healing Water Wold (Deferegger Heilwasserwelt) can also be visited: The facade of the show and sales room, and the Place of Legends are works by the East Tyrolean artist Michael Lang. Here the healing water is bottled after drilling.
Guided tours explain Europe's oldest deep water and the Myth Path "The heritage of Beak People" written by the local author Christian Stefaner, and show you the Place of Legends and the Sirona Art World. Worth seeing!
Contact info
- Innerrotte 62 - 9963 - St. Jakob in Defereggen
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +43 676 841 560406
- info@deferegger-heilwasser.at
Opening times
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Admission
free admission to the Healing Water World
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guided tour through the Healing Water World:
€ 8.00 adults
€ 8.00 young people (13-18 years)
without reservation, free for children up to 12 years
More information
The guided tour through the Deferegger Healing Water World is offered every Monday at 11 am and Friday at 2 pm. For groups, it is accessible on request also outside the opening hours. In winter - from December to March - a guided mythical tour is organised. Yoga / Pilates is organsid by agreement for small groups (6-10 participants): details by calling +43 676 841 560406.
The Deferegger Healing Water World stays open in summer and in winter: in summer from Monday to Friday, in winter on single days. It remains closed on public holidays, in spring (end of April to the end of May) and in autumn (early October to early November).
Summer season start 2025 on the 1st of June, winter season start 2025/2026 in early November.
