Bad Waldsee, Spa resort town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Bad Waldsee is a spa town in Baden-Württemberg situated on a narrow strip of land between two natural lakes shaped by Ice Age glaciers and now surrounded by gentle hills. The old town extends along this strip, connecting Stadtsee and Schlosssee through winding lanes lined with half-timbered houses and small squares.
Documents from 926 mention the settlement for the first time during Hungarian raids, before it received city rights in 1298. After centuries under different rulers, the town joined the Kingdom of Württemberg in 1806 and developed into a spa destination during the 19th century.
The term "Bad" in the name reflects centuries of healing traditions that visitors today experience through modern facilities and spa gardens throughout the town. In summer, locals use the lakeside promenades for walks and gather in the pedestrian zone cafés that line the central streets.
Most healing treatments and wellness facilities operate year-round, while the lakeshores offer more opportunities to linger during warmer months. The center is easy to explore on foot, and several marked trails connect the lakeside promenades with the surrounding hills.
During the hyperinflation crisis of 1923, the town printed its own emergency currency with values reaching two trillion marks. These notes feature local motifs and are now sought after by collectors of historical banknotes worldwide.
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