Bormio in the rain: spas, a museum and the historic centre
In the mountains the weather changes quickly, and a rainy day is part of the trip. In Bormio it is the perfect opportunity for what has made the village famous for centuries: thermal water. Here is how to spend the day in the warm, between spas, a museum and the churches of the centre.
The spas: the natural choice
Leonardo da Vinci already mentioned Bormio in the Codex Atlanticus: «A Bormi sono i bagni» (In Bormio there are the baths).
- QC Terme Bagni di Bormio: the complex of the Bagni Vecchi, the historic baths with panoramic pools, and the Bagni Nuovi.
- Bormio Terme: thermal pools and wellness right in the centre of the village.
Opening times, admission, minimum age and any bookings change with the season: check them on the official websites before you go. To reach the Bagni from the village, see Getting around Bormio.
The Museo Civico in Palazzo De Simoni
Bormio’s Museo Civico tells the story of local art, history and traditions in a historic building, Palazzo De Simoni. Until the end of October 2026 it hosts the exhibition «La mia Wunderkammer», in memory of Roberto Togni. Dates and opening times should be checked on bormio.eu before your visit.
The churches and the historic centre
- Collegiata dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio: Bormio’s main church, completed in 1641.
- Piazza del Kuerc: the medieval heart of the village, with the Kuerc and the Torre delle Ore (clock tower).
The centre is small: between one church and the next, you can stop at a wine bar or a café.
Casa Braulio and the flavours of the valley
Amaro Braulio, made with mountain herbs, was born in Bormio. At Casa Braulio you can visit the historic cellars by reservation: a great idea for a rainy afternoon. For Valtellina wines, our guide «Dove andare a Bormio» (Where to go in Bormio) also includes Enoteca Guanella. Opening times and bookings should be checked directly.
Before you leave and when the sun comes back
- Mountain roads: in bad weather or with the first snow, the Stelvio Pass and other high-altitude roads may be closed. Check the official road information before getting in the car.
- When the rain stops: in autumn the valley’s woods change colour and it is the season of the red deer rut. See our page Bormio: foliage and the deer rut.
- Full itinerary: A weekend in Bormio.
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