Bad Griesbach im Rottal
Town square
Town square
Coat of arms of Bad Griesbach im Rottal
Location of Bad Griesbach im Rottal within Passau district
Bad Griesbach im Rottal  is located in Germany
Bad Griesbach im Rottal
Bad Griesbach im Rottal
Bad Griesbach im Rottal  is located in Bavaria
Bad Griesbach im Rottal
Bad Griesbach im Rottal
Coordinates: 48°27′N 13°12′E / 48.450°N 13.200°E / 48.450; 13.200
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictPassau
Subdivisions6 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Jürgen Fundke[1]
Area
  Total70.18 km2 (27.10 sq mi)
Elevation
453 m (1,486 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total9,285
  Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94086
Dialling codes08532
Vehicle registrationPA
Websitewww.badgriesbach.de

Bad Griesbach im Rottal (Central Bavarian: Bad Griasboch im Rottoi), or just Bad Griesbach, is a town in the district of Passau in Bavaria in Germany.

History

Town square

"Burg Griesbach" is first mentioned in a document from around 1076. The place was part of Landshut. It was raided and destroyed by an army from the Electorate of the Palatinate in 1504, only to be re-erected soon afterwards. In 1778/79 Griesbach was occupied by Austrian forces. As part of the Dukedom Bavaria, Griesbach im Rottal (official name) became more independent. In 1953 it was officially turned into a town (Kleinstadt).

The Bavarian reform of 1972 merged the municipalities of Karpfham, Parzham, Reutern, St. Salvator and Weng. The discovery of hot springs in 1972/73 lead to a new orientation as a spa town.

Mayors

The mayor is Jürgen Fundke, he was elected in 2008 with 58% of the votes and re-elected in 2014 and 2020. He is the successor of Robert Erdl (CSU). The predecessors were Konrad Ebner (CSU) and Edmund Mitzam.

Notable people

International relations

Bad Griesbach (Rottal) is twinned with:

References

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