Happy TravellerWelcome to Bad Säckingen, a charming rural town located in the administrative district of Waldshut in the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany. This picturesque town is famous for being the Trumpeteers City, thanks to the 19th-century novel Der Trompeter von Säckingen by German author Joseph Victor von Scheffel. But there’s more to Bad Säckingen than just its literary history. Let’s explore this hidden gem and discover why it should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
Geography:
Bad Säckingen is located in the very southwest of Germany, next to the Swiss border on the river Rhine. The city lies on the southern edge of the Black Forest area, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Nearby places worth visiting include Wallbach, Wehr (Baden), Murg am Hochrhein, Laufenburg (Baden), Stein AG, Rheinfelden (Schweiz), Rheinfelden (Baden), Rickenbach (Hotzenwald), Waldshut-Tiengen, Schopfheim, Lörrach, Basel, Brugg AG, Aarau AG, Zürich, Schaffhausen SH, St. Blasien, Todtmoos, Freiburg i.Br., and Konstanz.
History:
The history of Bad Säckingen dates back to the early 6th century when Saint Fridolin founded Säckingen Abbey and a church. In the 1200s, most of the city was destroyed in a huge fire. Afterward, construction began in the middle of the town on a Gothic cathedral called the Fridolinsmünster, which can still be visited today. In the late 1600s, the town was severely damaged by French soldiers commanded by the Comte de Choiseul, following their victory over an Imperial force at Rheinfelden on 7 July 1678.
Transport:
Getting to Bad Säckingen is easy thanks to the Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen and Bad Säckingen station.
People:
Bad Säckingen has been home to many notable people throughout history, including Joseph Victor von Scheffel, author of the book Der Trompeter von Säckingen, Wibrandis Rosenblatt, who was successively the wife of three important reformers Oecolampadius, Capito, and Bucer, Karl Agricola, painter and engraver, Axel Neumann, actor, Baki Davrak, actor, and Stefanie Böhler, cross-country skier.
Twin towns:
Bad Säckingen has established sister city relationships with Sanary-sur-Mer, France (1973), Purkersdorf, Austria (1973), Nagai, Yamagata, Japan (1983), Santeramo, Italy (1983), and Näfels, Switzerland (1988).
Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or simply looking for a charming town to explore, Bad Säckingen has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem in the heart of Germany!
