Garniga, is a region, and not an urban area. Garniga Terme is the sum of several farm settlements which bear witness of medieval German colonization.
Garniga Nuova, the municipal territory, includes villages such Piazza, Lago ( seat of the City Hall ), Scanderlotti, Gatter, Cires and La Val. Garniga was uninhabited since the Middle Neolithic ( about 3000 B.C. ).
The first recorded mention of the village date back to the 13th Century. The colonization of this area by German settlers who populated many of these mountains took place in those times. From the north other skilled German miners called by the Prince Bishop of Trento came as silver's prospectors of the Principality.
But when the new camers realized that the mines were not yielding silver, in their German language said to the Prince Bishop that there was "Gar Nichts" silver, phrase meaning " Near Nothing" in English. So far, and forever, from the expression " Gar Nichts", later has been derivate the toponymous of Garniga.
Since the late 18th century the people of Garniga have taked "hay bath" as natural cure against rheumatism and osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by the Center of Alpine Ecology in team work with medical and scientific research confirmed its healthful effectiveness.
Points of interest, are the numerous beech wood and the ruins of and old mill and a sawmill, once run by waterwheels.
Of particular historical interest is the medieval St. Osvaldo Sanctuary, located on a hill overlooking Trento, Beseno Castle, and Valle dell' Adige.