Bad Soden-Salmünster
Bad Soden-Salmünster, Spa town in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Germany
Description
Bad Soden-Salmünster is a spa town in Main-Kinzig-Kreis that spreads across both sides of the Kinzig River and extends into the Vogelsberg hills to the north and Spessart to the south. The town combines two historically developed settlements into one municipality.
History
The town was formed in 1974 through the merger of two settlements, Salmünster and Bad Soden bei Salmünster, during administrative reforms. The Barbarossaquelle spring had been known since the 1800s and led to its development as a spa destination.
Culture
The parish church of St. Peter and Paul in Salmünster, built between 1737 and 1745, stands as part of a Franciscan monastery and shapes the village character. It shows the religious importance this place held and continues to hold for the community.
Practical
The town sits directly on Autobahn 66 and has a railway station with regular trains to Frankfurt, Hanau, Wächtersbach, and Fulda. Good accessibility makes it a practical base for exploring the wider region.
Did you know?
The Barbarossaquelle spring was rediscovered in 1837 and contains mineral water rich in salt and iron, leading to the opening of the first spa building in 1889. This natural source formed the foundation for the town's reputation as a healing destination.
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