The 55th annual Rakoczy Festival

It started with a downpour and ended with fireworks! Festivals don’t come any better organised or relaxed than the 55th annual Rakoczy Festival in Bad Kissingen. A world class cultural event, which brings people and artists together from around the world.




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Bad Kissingen and the Star Team 08

It might sound strange, but Bad Kissingen is probably the most well-known European town for most Chinese. Inspired by local Chinese residents Bad Kissingen’s town mayor, Karl-Heinz Laudenbach, came up with the unusual idea of founding a training camp for the Chinese Star Team 08 in the town.




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Bad Kissingen has become more and more popular throughout the centuries. Former German and Austrian emperors recognised not only its charm but also its valuable natural resources and came to visit frequently. Now guests from all over Germany and Europe flock to Bad Kissingen each year. Visitors are mesmerized by the magnificent gardens, parks and historical buildings.

A whole variety of natural resources can be found here, including different kinds of rare spring waters that have a high content of special minerals an substances that intensify the healing process of countless illnesses. A special kind of local peaty mud is also popular as a body pack and helps to cure arthritis, rheumatism and skin disorders. The establishments provide highly modern medical appliances ans healing thechniques making Bad Kissingen th heart of first class medical care. The ultra-modern and appealing KissSalis Thermae offers a whole array of treatments that promote health ans well-being. Alternatively, the tranquility of the historical "Kurhausbad" allows guests to relax during more traditional treatments.

Anyone who appreciates the arts will be impressed by the many concerts, plays, art displays, festivals and exhibitions that Bad Kissingen has on offer. Its policy of success is to provide entertainment for its guests, not only in the holiday season, but throughout th whole year.

Our guests feel immediately at home when they see the magnificence of the gardens. Take a stroll around the flourishing Rose Garden with its wonderful fan-shaped fountain and the neighbouring "Kurgarten", where one can stroll ans relax whilst enjoying the sounds of the "Kurorchester". Or take a walk along the majestic Frankonian Saale river which runs through th charming "Luitpoldpark". Bad Kissingen lies in the heart of the Rhön National Park. It is not only the perfect area to hike and cycle but also has many interesting and historical places to discover.

Enjoy the Frankonian hospitality, stroll araound the pretty shops in the pedestrian plaza, or try out some of our many sport and leisure activities. The list of things to do in Bad Kissingen is endless, there is so much to see. Visit us and indulge yourself in Bad Kissingen´s charm.