We are your go-to specialist for natural water features – and a full-service provider of chlorine-free biological filtration technology. Using our innovative Balena system, we’ve revolutionised water treatment in all kinds of natural pools, swimming ponds and bathing landscapes – free from harsh chemicals, yet delivering the highest standards of water quality, sustainability and design freedom.
What makes Balena GmbH stand out? Our skilled and committed team based in Eppingen near Heilbronn works closely with colleagues in Spain, Turkey and beyond – all united by one goal: to deliver chlorine-free biological filtration systems for pools, ponds and lagoon landscapes. From initial planning to final installation, we offer a complete, high-quality solution from a single source. From exclusive spa hotels with large pool areas to modern residential developments with waterfront views, as well as large-scale commercial and prestige projects featuring striking aquatic landscapes – more than 4,000 completed installations speak for our experience and expertise.
What began in the 1980s with the sale of individual water treatment components has since evolved into a holistic system for biologically filtered aquatic landscapes. In the 1990s, a growing partner network of committed landscaping firms began to take shape – today, it includes over 70 specialist companies across Europe.
In the early 2010s, we restructured our operations, continued developing our filtration system and established our new brand name: Balena – Italian for whale, nature’s largest biological filter system. With the launch of the Balena system, we successfully expanded into global markets, including projects in Australia. Today, we merge biological and conventional technologies into smart systems that set new standards for design, sustainability and cost-efficiency.