Where aristocracy and artists used to bathe

Modern bathing culture in the Bavarian state bath Bad Kissingen

The historical setting of bathing culture in Bad Kissingen

The rise of Bad Kissingen to a world famous and respected spa began with the rediscovery of the Rakoczy spring in 1737. Today's Max fountain, then called Sauer fountain, has been modernised, as have the bathing facilities and surrounding facilities. The well-known architect of his time, Friedrich von Gärtner, enlarged and designed the spa gardens of Bad Kissingen with beautiful, still preserved classical buildings at the instigation of King Ludwig I. In 1833, the Bavarian king took his first cure in the tranquil village on the Vorrhön and thus helped it to worldwide attention. Soon aristocratic circles found it proper to go for a cure to Bad Kissingen. However, also internationally known intellectuals such as George Bernard Shaw and Theodor Fontane appreciated the spa for taking a break.

The seven healing springs of Bad Kissingen

Each of the seven Bad Kissinger healing springs has a different chemical composition. Depending on the type and intensity, all springs are used either for drinking, bathing or inhalation:

Rakoczy spring (drinking cure, Kissinger bitter water)
Pandur spring (drinking cure)
Max fountain (drinking cure)
Runder Brunnen fountain (bathing cure, inhalation)
Schönborn spring (bathing cure)
Luitpoldsprudel "old" (drinking cure)
Luitpoldsprudel "new" (bathing cure)

The stay in Bad Kissingen is varied and healing. According to recent scientific studies, two hours of bathing in curative water are enough to soothe the body and mind and relieve stress.

Tradition meets modernity: fountain ladies and spa landscape

From the very beginning, water plays a major role in the cures. The same rhythm is followed every day, because walks, saltwater baths and even sleep should take place at fixed times. Here, visitors find their biological clock again and how to escape the stress of everyday life. Experienced specialists are available for all drinking cures, health offers and saline therapies. Such as the fountain ladies, who, traditionally dressed, pour the precious spring water for the spa guests and can answer all questions about Bad Kissingen and its healing waters. The KissSalis spa, on the other hand, is an atmospheric retreat, flooded with light and equipped with indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools and therapy pools.

From indoors to outdoors: Wellness, forests and water in Bad Kissingen

In the almost daily stress of everyday life with work and family, a break in Bad Kissingen is ideal. Classic architecture in perfect symbiosis with the graceful spa park invite you to take a walk. The water of the seven mineral springs supports and helps with physical and mental problems alike. As you walk through the lobby, old vices can be thrown off and new, healthy rituals integrated into your own life.