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Bad Herrenalb
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Baden-Württemberg | ||
| Admin. region | Karlsruhe | ||
| District | Calw | ||
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 8,212 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
76332
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| Dialling codes | 07083 | ||
| Vehicle registration | CW | ||
| Website | www.badherrenalb.de | ||
Bad Herrenalb is a town in Germany, located in the district of Calw. It is part of the state of Baden-Württemberg. This town is found in the northern Black Forest, a well-known mountain area. It sits about 15 kilometers east of Baden-Baden and 22 kilometers southwest of Pforzheim.
The town is connected to the city of Karlsruhe by a special electric railway. This railway is called the Albtalbahn. It is part of the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn system. Bad Herrenalb is the very last stop on one of the Albtalbahn lines, known as line S1.
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A Look at Bad Herrenalb's History
The town of Bad Herrenalb grew up around a place called Alba Dominorum. This was a Cistercian monastery. It was first built in the year 1148. Later, the monastery was closed down during the Reformation.
How Bad Herrenalb Became a Health Resort
In 1841, a doctor named J. Weiss started a cold water treatment center. This center later became a water therapy institute. It also helped people with nervous problems. Another leader, Councilor Dr. Mermagen, helped it grow even more.
Since 1954, Herrenalb has been officially known as a "health resort." This means it is a place where people go to relax and get healthy. In 1971, workers drilled a deep well, about 600 meters down. They found a water source rich in minerals. Because of this special water, Herrenalb officially added the word "Bad" to its name. "Bad" means "bath" in German. This change happened on July 26, 1971.
Growing the Town
The town of Bad Herrenalb grew bigger in the 1970s. On January 1, 1972, the area of Rotensol became part of Bad Herrenalb. Then, on February 1, 1972, Neusatz also joined the town. Finally, on January 1, 1975, Bernbach was also added to the municipality.
Leaders of the Town
The town of Bad Herrenalb has had several mayors over the years. A mayor is the elected leader of a town or city.
- 1962–1996: Robert Traub, from the CDU political party.
- 1996–2004: Manfred Renz, born in 1952, from the GRÜNE (Green) political party.
- 2004–2020: Norbert Mai.
- 2020–present: Klaus Hoffmann, who is the current mayor.
