Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach is a health resort in Rhineland-Palatinate that spreads along the Nahe River, with several bridges linking its neighborhoods. Between timber-framed houses and green spaces you find numerous spa facilities that use mineral water for baths and drinking cures.

Romans built a fort here and later the Sponheim counts controlled the area, granting urban rights in 1290. Rulership changed hands several times over the centuries until the springs were developed systematically for spa operations in the 19th century.

The name combines 'Bad' with medieval 'Kreuznach', referring to a cross that once marked the town boundaries. Today small parks and health facilities fill the center, where locals and visitors stroll quiet tree-lined paths or rest on benches along the riverbank.

Most spa facilities and points of interest lie within walking distance from the center, with several paths running along the riverbank. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as some bridges and lanes are paved with cobblestones.

The spa park hosts an open-air graduation tower where fine salt-water mist drips down tall wooden walls, enriching the air. Visitors walk close to these walls and breathe deeply to benefit from the salty breeze.

Location: Bad Kreuznach

Inception: 1227

Elevation above the sea: 104 m

Website: https://bad-kreuznach.de

GPS coordinates: 49.84316,7.86577

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:03