Bad Kissingen district

Bad Kissingen district is a rural administrative region in northern Bavaria comprising 26 municipalities, several of which function as spa towns. The Fränkische Saale river runs through the territory, and the landscape consists of rolling hills and forested areas.

The district was created in 1972 through the merger of three former administrative areas into a single unit. This consolidation brought together territories with distinct regional traditions under unified governance.

The region's spa towns have shaped local identity for centuries, drawing people seeking mineral waters and rest. This heritage remains visible today in how communities are organized around wellness and visitor experiences.

The area is best explored by car since communities are scattered across the river valley and public transportation is limited. Allow extra travel time between towns to fully experience the landscape and smaller villages.

The territory protects several large forest reserves that safeguard natural habitats and ancient woodlands. These forests harbor rare plant and animal species across the gentle hills of the region.

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: December 7, 2025 09:22