Nejc P.
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I genuinely expected much more from Bormio Terme. For an entry fee of €28, you’d think a basic thing like having enough loungers would be a given. Instead, the entire complex seems to operate with about ten of chairs, yeah chairs not loungers in total. The rest of us are apparently supposed to drape our towels on the charming lineup of metal hangers placed around the pool. Because of course, nothing says “relaxation” like hanging your towel in a way that reminds you of a gym locker room.
And then there’s the “relaxation area” near the sauna. Instead of loungers, it’s decorated with what feels like a children’s plush-toy collection. Very adorable, but maybe—just maybe—a wellness center would benefit more from actual places to lie down than from building its own teddy bear playground. Just a thought.
The sauna etiquette was another surprise. At a proper Finnish sauna, nudity is standard hygiene and basic culture. Here? Guests are expected to keep their swimsuits on. A Finnish sauna with mandatory swimwear—if that doesn’t say “we missed the point entirely,” I don’t know what does.
Meanwhile, staff seem far more concerned with whether every single guest is wearing a swimming cap (and of course, are happy to sell you one at reception) than with the actual issues on site.
And let’s not forget the lifeguards, who appeared deeply absorbed in important safety duties—like typing on their phones or even watching movies while on shift. Truly confidence-inspiring.
Overall, my visit was a disappointment from start to finish. I won’t be returning.