Bad Langensalza

Bad Langensalza is a spa town on the Unstrut river in Thuringia, Germany, located at an elevation of 185 meters (607 feet). The town features several themed gardens, a preserved city wall and residential buildings with half-timbering from different eras.

The settlement was first documented in 932 as Salzaha and developed during the Middle Ages into a fortified town under the Teutonic Order. In the 19th century the settlement passed to Prussia after the Napoleonic wars and received spa status in 1956 following revival of its thermal facilities.

The name comes from the Salza river, which once flowed through the area and points to salt springs in the region. Visitors today see half-timbered houses from different centuries in the old town, which shape the cityscape and are used daily by locals for shopping and walking.

The town can be explored on foot, as most points of interest lie within the compact old town. The gardens and parks offer the best conditions for visiting in spring and summer, while the thermal baths remain open throughout the year.

The sulphur springs were discovered by chance in 1811 during well drilling and permanently changed the economic direction of the town. Today the entire spa operation is based on that accidental find, which has shaped local development for over two centuries.

Location: Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 185 m

Website: https://badlangensalza.de

GPS coordinates: 51.10806,10.64667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:15