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BAD KISSINGEN

Location & Directions

Located in the heart of Germany, between Frankfurt am Main (150 km), Erfurt (155 km), and Bamberg (85 km), lies one of Germany's most famous and historic spa towns: the county seat of Bad Kissingen.

Thanks to its proximity to the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, the city itself is surrounded by a picturesque hilly landscape and an above-average density of vegetation, with many forest trails and hiking paths.

Rosenstraße 9, 97688 Bad Kissingen

Activities & Attractions

HISTORICAL HERITAGE

Casino

Roulette set against the breathtaking backdrop of the former Luitpoldbad. Exclusive dining right next door.

WELLNESS

KissSalis Thermal Spa

A 7,000 m² wellness experience featuring a sauna area, wellness pavilion, and Fitness Arena.

SPORT

Golf Course

An 18-hole golf course set in a 100-year-old park. A sporting adventure in nature right on the Saale River.

LEISURE

Terrace Pool

A historic outdoor swimming pool covering 48,000 m² with state-of-the-art facilities and expansive green spaces.

NATURE

Klaushof

A 30-hectare urban zoo featuring native wildlife and a semi-natural mixed deciduous forest.

ADVENTURE

Glider Airfield

Sightseeing flights over the Saale Valley in historic biplanes or modern gliders.

The 7 Healing Springs

Today, the spa town includes seven therapeutic springs, all of which are located in the Saale Valley. They have been believed to have healing properties since the 16th century.

OLDEST SOURCE

Maxbrunnen

Also known as the “Sauerbrunnen,” the Maxbrunnen has drawn nobles from all over the world to Bad Kissingen for spa treatments since the 16th century. Every day, the water is traditionally served by well girls.

01

Pandur

Known since 1616 as the “spicy” fountain. The name originated during the War of the Austrian Succession.

02

Rakoczy

Rediscovered in 1737 during work to reroute the Franconian Saale.

03

Bitterwasser

Not a natural spring; inaugurated by King Maximilian II in 1856.

04

Luitpoldsprudel

“Old” and “New” – Drilled and connected in 1906 in the northern Saale Valley.

05

Schönborn Spring

Developed as early as 1764 for salt production, it is now used for therapeutic baths.

06

Runder Brunnen

People have been using them for bathing and inhalation since 1841. They can be found at the graduation tower and in the Kneipp basin for water treading.

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