Bad Kissingen Travel Guide

 Christine_D Says:  The "Kurbähnle" is a little train which starts in the city centre, in front of the tourist information at the Kurgarten. It goes to the "Wildpark Klaushof" (zoo with local animals) from April to October. If you visit Bad Kissingen by car, the Kurbähnle is not a good option... 

 Christine_D Says:  The "Luitpoldpark" is 15 hectare large park in the city centre of Bad Kissingen. The natural beauty of the park is fascinating as well as the "attractions" such as the Mediterranean Kneipp water-treading basin or barefoot maze. Bad Kissingen is a spa destinations, that's why... 

 Christine_D Says:  The "Wildpark Klaushof" is a zoo with local German animals like deer, otters or wild boars located in a beautiful forest. I love to walk around there, to watch the animals or feed the deer. The "Wildpark Klaushof" is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm in winter, to 6 pm between... 

 Christine_D Says:  The KissSalis Spa is located on the outskirts of Bad Kissingen. It is best reached by car or bus line 8. The KissSalis is opend from Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 10 pm, on Friday and Saturday to midnight. The entrance includes several swimming pools and the access to the... 

 Christine_D Says:  The year the castle was built is unknown, but it is said to be from around 1180, but there are just ruins left. The best part of the visit is the view of the city Bad Kissingen right up to the region Rhön. Almost every year in fall there is a "castle festival". 

 lonestar_philomath Says:  The Kurhalle is a huge building containing everything from a health spa or sanatorium to concerts and gambling! 

 lonestar_philomath Says:  There are three types of mineral water available. Each tastes differently because the stratum they pass through naturally before being pumped to the surface. The waters are full of minerals and the mineral content of each can e located. The sign inform visitors the... 

 weed6886 Says:  Franz Rakoczy is a very important personality in Bad Kissingen. His statue sits across from the mineral water fountain that bears his name. On the last July of every weekend the city hosts the Rakoczy festival for three days. The interesting thing is that Rakoczy was a... 

 weed6886 Says:  The Feuerturm was originally built in the 13th century as part of the city's fortifications. In 1850, the tower was then used as a firewatch and equipped with a bell. The last resident moved out of the tower in 1960. The tower, which is the last remaining from the original... 

 weed6886 Says:  Along the street that passes by the Kurhaus in the pedestrain zone, are several buildings with drinking fountains. These are the whole reason the city of Bad Kissingen was founded. There are several different fountains, some running more than others. They run 24hours, and... 

 weed6886 Says:  The main feature of Bad Kissingen is the Kurhaus, the original spa in Bad Kissingen. The Kurhaus and it's surrounding gardens are the place people from all over Germany come to relax and well, drink the water. Outside the Kurhaus there is often an orchestra, filling the... 

 misslind Says:  Food is prepared fresh and presentation is excellent. They have a small menu, but there should be something for everyone: from the standard schnitzel to salads to creamed wild mushrooms with bread dumplings. Good wine menu. If you like ice cream - don't miss the vanilla ice... 

 weed6886 Says:  This is a good place to have a good German brotzeit. In addition to the usual warm meals, they serve a good meal for the not-so-hungry: selections of meat and cheeses with bread and salads. There is also a selection of local beer. 

 lonestar_philomath Says:  This little blue shuttle runs around the city. Easy to spot. For healthy people, most of the center of town can be seen by foot. 

 lonestar_philomath Says:  Leave the car behind and take the train! Public transportation is so easy. The train station lies within a 10-15 minute of the Kur house.The train station is also a good place to park for just 1 Euro. You can park you car here all day. Post your ticket stud on the dash...