Overview
Bad Hersfeld is a mid-sized spa town of roughly 30,000 inhabitants that was established during the time of Charlemagne. The 'Bad' in its name signifies its status as an officially acknowledged spa town since 1949.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels cluster around the spa park area, including Hotel am Kurpark, Hotel Thermalis, and Romantik-Hotel 'Zum Stern.' No price data available.
Festivals
The Bad Hersfelder Festspiele runs July-August at the abbey ruins, featuring theater and musical performances.
History
Hersfeld Abbey dates to the time of Charlemagne; the ruins are Europe's largest Romanesque church ruins.
Transport
Bad Hersfeld has a train station (Bahnhofstr. 16) on the Frankfurt-Erfurt corridor. The town itself is walkable.