Bad Zwischenahn

Bad Zwischenahn is a spa town in Lower Saxony that spreads along Lake Zwischenahn, the third-largest inland lake in the state. The resort offers thermal baths and treatments using local peat at an elevation of around 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level.

The settlement began in 1124 when Count Egilmar of Oldenburg founded St. John's Church. This first written mention marked the start of documented growth in the region.

The town continues the tradition of smoking eel over alder wood, served with a local spirit called Ammerländer Löffeltrunk. This clear schnapps is poured into a long wooden spoon and drunk in one go, following a centuries-old custom.

The railway station on the Oldenburg–Leer line connects the town to surrounding areas. Regular ferry services across the lake offer a relaxed way to move around within the area.

A windmill dating to 1811 was moved here from Westerstede and now operates as a museum farm. It houses other relocated buildings from across the Ammerland region, showing earlier construction methods.

Location: Ammerland

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Edewecht, Wiefelstede

Website: https://bad-zwischenahn.de

GPS coordinates: 53.18361,8.00972

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:42