Discover Bad Waldliesborn's Salt Discovery & Spa Town Transformation
Bad Waldliesborn, once a humble area of sand and heath, transformed into a spa town around 1900 when salt was discovered during a coal drilling operation. The identity of the discoverer remains unknown.
The town's history took a turn when salt was found instead of coal around the turn of the 20th century. This discovery led to the development of Bad Waldliesborn into a spa town. Today, visitors can explore this history through a local guided tour.
The tour, lasting approximately 90 minutes, begins at the tourist information centre on Quellenstraße 72 on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The fee for the tour is 4.00 euros for adults and 2.00 euros for guests, children, youth, and students. Pre-registration is mandatory due to limited participation.
Bad Waldliesborn's transformation from a simple landscape to a bustling spa town is a fascinating tale. The guided tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into this history, with the next tour scheduled for October 5, 2025.
