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History

Bad Kissingen’s storied past stretches back to the early Middle Ages when the healing properties of its thermal springs first attracted settlement. The first documented mention of Kissingen dates to 801 AD, in the records of the Fulda Monastery, a prime example of Franconian monastic influence in Bavaria. By the 12th century, the town had grown around the Church of St. Michael, and its mineral-rich waters were already renowned among pilgrims and early travelers seeking relief from rheumatic ailments and skin disorders. As a medieval market town, Kissingen thrived on trade routes that connected Nuremberg to Frankfurt, and the influx of merchants fostered local crafts such as pottery, weaving, and metalworking.