Happy TravellerWelcome to Bad Kissingen, a charming spa town located in the Bavarian region of Lower Franconia, Germany. This picturesque town is situated on the banks of the Franconian Saale river, surrounded by the beautiful Rhön Mountains. Bad Kissingen is famous for its mineral springs and was designated a Weltbad in the 19th century. In 2021, the town became part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Great Spa Towns of Europe, due to its famous mineral springs and its architecture exemplifying the popularity of spa resorts in Europe during the 18th through 20th centuries.
History:
Bad Kissingen has a rich history dating back to the 9th century when it was first documented under the name chizzicha. The town was renowned for its mineral springs, which were recorded as early as 823. In the 14th century, Kissingen was sold to the bishops of Würzburg. The town developed into a spa in the 1500s and recorded its first official spa guest in 1520. In 1814, Kissingen became part of Bavaria. The town grew to be a fashionable resort in the 19th century, and was extended during the reign of Ludwig I of Bavaria. Crowned heads of state such as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Tsar Alexander II of Russia and King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who bestowed the Bad on Kissingen in 1883, were among the guests of the spa at this time. Other well-known visitors to the resort included author Leo Tolstoy, composer Gioachino Rossini and artist Adolph von Menzel.
Spa:
Bad Kissingen is home to 7 mineral springs, all of which are still used today. All but the Schönborn spring are cold, containing high levels of sodium, carbonates, and sulphates. The springs are located in the Kissingen-Haßfurt fault zone, absorbing minerals from Permian-era sediment layers. Bad Kissingen was one of the leading spas in the 19th and early 20th century, which in German are called Weltbad. They differ from other spa resorts mainly through the following criteria: Entertainment, Guests, Architecture, Infrastructure and supply.
Geography:
Bad Kissingen is divided into 9 districts, including the main town of Bad Kissingen. The town is governed by a mayor and a town council.
Arts and Culture:
Bad Kissingen is home to several museums, including the Bismarck-Museum and the Cardinal-Döpfner-Museum. The classical music festival Kissinger Sommer is a highlight of
