Bad Griesbach, Bavaria

Bad Griesbach, Germany
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Bad Griesbach is a small town in the district of Passau in Bavaria, Germany. Known in full as Bad Griesbach im Rottal, it covers 70.18 sq km (27.1 sq mi) and has a population of around 8,400 people.

Originally known simply as Griesbach, the town had the "Bad" affixed to its name after its hot springs were discovered in 1972. Going back to 1076, it was first mentioned as Burg Griesbach. The "Burg" denotes a fortress that was destroyed by the army from Palatinate in 1504.

Visiting Bad Griesbach

The nearest major city is of course Passau. From there, take the country route St2118 in a southwest direction passing through Fürstenzell to eventually Bad Griesbach.

Interior of Stadtpfarrkirche Heilige Familie in Bad Griesbach
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Places of Interest in Bad Griesbach

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