Bad Wurzach

Bad Wurzach is a health resort town in Upper Swabia that spreads across several communities and is shaped by peatlands and wetlands. The town features numerous thermal and mineral spas where visitors can experience the healing properties of the natural waters.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1273 and later endured difficult times, especially during the Thirty Years' War. Its transformation into a health resort came much later, once the healing power of the peatlands was recognized.

The crayfish featured in the town's coat of arms reflects the importance of water and natural resources to the community. Visitors can still sense the connection to traditional crafts and ways of life that shaped this corner of southern Germany.

The town is well equipped with thermal baths and offers many hiking trails through the surrounding countryside. A visit works year-round depending on whether you prefer spa time or exploring the natural landscape.

The Wurzacher Ried is one of Central Europe's largest raised bogs and is home to plant species found almost nowhere else. Those who explore the bog landscape on foot encounter a very particular form of nature that is rarely seen elsewhere.

Location: Landkreis Ravensburg

Capital city: Bad Wurzach

Elevation above the sea: 651 m

Shares border with: Bad Waldsee, Aichstetten, Aitrach, Wolfegg, Leutkirch im Allgäu, Kißlegg

Website: https://bad-wurzach.de

GPS coordinates: 47.90944,9.89944

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:44