Bad Kissingen district

The Bad Kissingen district spans 1,137 square kilometers across northern Bavaria and contains 26 municipalities, including three prominent spa towns.

The district formed in 1972 through the consolidation of three former districts: Bad Kissingen, Bad Brückenau, and Hammelburg, transforming regional administration.

The district coat of arms displays three symbols representing local spa towns, an eagle for Henneberg heritage, and a cross marking Fulda influence.

The Fränkische Saale river flows through the district from north to southwest, connecting multiple communities and supporting local agriculture.

The district maintains 13 protected forest areas, including Dreistelzer Forst and Geiersnest, which preserve natural landscapes at elevations reaching 330 meters.

Location: Lower Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Bad Kissingen

Elevation above the sea: 330 m

Shares border with: Rhön-Grabfeld, Schweinfurt, Main-Spessart, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Fulda

Website: https://landkreis-badkissingen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.25000,10.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:28