Bad Staffelstein facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bad Staffelstein
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Bad Staffelstein as seen from Staffelberg
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken | |
| District | Lichtenfels | |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 10,683 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
96231
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| Dialling codes | 09573 | |
| Vehicle registration | LIF, STE | |
| Website | www.bad-staffelstein.de | |
Bad Staffelstein is a town in Bavaria, a state in Germany. It is located in the Upper Franconia region and has about 10,000 people living there.
This town is famous for a few cool places. These include the beautiful Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen, which was designed by a famous architect named Balthasar Neumann. There's also Banz Abbey, which used to be a monastery and is now called Banz Castle. Another well-known spot is the Staffelberg, a mountain that is 540 meters (about 1,770 feet) high.
Since 2001, Bad Staffelstein has also been known for its warm, salty spa water. This is why the town got the special title Bad, which means "spa" in German. This spa makes the town a popular place for tourists to visit and relax.
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Discovering Bad Staffelstein's Location
Where is Bad Staffelstein?
Bad Staffelstein is found on both sides of the Main River. This river flows through the town. It is located northeast of a city called Bamberg. The town is part of the Lichtenfels district.
Parts of Bad Staffelstein
Bad Staffelstein is made up of several smaller areas called Stadtteile (town parts). Here are some of them:
- Altenbanz
- End
- Frauendorf
- Grundfeld
- Gößmitz
- Hausen
- Horsdorf
- Kaider
- Krögelhof
- Kümmersreuth
- Loffeld
- Nedensdorf
- Neubanz
- Püchitz
- Romansthal
- Schönbrunn
- Schwabthal
- Serkendorf
- Stadel
- Stublang
- Unnersdorf
- Unterzettlitz
- Uetzing
- Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen
- Weisbrem
- Wiesen
- Wolfsdorf
- Zilgendorf
A Look at Bad Staffelstein's Past
Early History of the Town
Staffelstein was first mentioned in records around the year 800. It officially became a town in 1130.
In 1846, the town got connected to the Bavarian railway system. This happened when the Ludwig South-North Railway was built.
The town was given its special "spa" status in 2001. This means it's officially recognized for its health-giving thermal waters.
Special Town Parts: Kaider and Schwabthal
Kaider: Stone and History
Kaider is a part of Bad Staffelstein known for its stone industry. It also has a special place called St. Mary's Chapel.
Long ago, Kaider was called Dabermannsdorf. The name changed to Kaider by 1542.
Kaider was first mentioned in history on December 12, 1299. On that day, a knight named Albert von Giech sold some of his land in the area to a monastery.
Schwabthal: A Smaller Community
Schwabthal is another part of Bad Staffelstein. It is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of the main town. Around 200 people live there.
Bad Staffelstein's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Bad Staffelstein has changed over the years:
- 1900: 1,724 people
- 1977: 4,985 people
- 1978: 9,881 people (This big jump happened after some smaller towns joined Bad Staffelstein.)
Culture and Famous Places
Museums to Visit
- Museum of the town of Bad Staffelstein: Here you can learn all about the town's history.
- Fossil Collection at Banz Castle: See amazing fossils at this historic castle.
Important Buildings and Landmarks
On July 5, 1684, a big fire destroyed almost the entire center of Bad Staffelstein. Because of this, most of the houses you see in the town today were built after that fire.
- The town hall: This building was constructed between 1684 and 1687. It's a three-story building made of wood and plaster, typical of the Franconian region. It stands out in the town's main market square.
- The Bamberg Tower: People often call this the Stadtturm (Town Tower). It's the only tower left from the old town walls that used to protect the town. Today, it's sometimes used to show art.
- Banz Abbey and castle: A historic monastery that is now a castle.
- Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen: A very famous and beautiful church.
Fun Events in Bad Staffelstein
The town hosts several regular events throughout the year:
- Staffelsteiner Autofrühling: An event about cars, usually in March.
- Songs an einem Sommerabend: A concert event in July.
- Altstadtfest: A lively old town festival at the end of July.
- Beerbrewerfest: A festival celebrating beer, held on August 15th.
- Obermain-Marathon: A marathon running race in April.
Sports in Bad Staffelstein
- TSV 1860 Staffelstein: This is the local sports club in the town.
Famous People from Bad Staffelstein
- Adam Riese (1492–1559): He was a very important mathematician. His math books were used in schools for a long time, even into the 1700s! Even today in Germany, people say "Das macht nach Adam Ries(e)..." which means "According to Adam Ries, that makes..." when they are calculating something.
- Peter Zillig (1855-1929): He was a teacher and writer about education.
- Hubert Weber (1920-2013): He was a painter and sculptor.
Images for kids
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May Devotions at St. Mary's Chapel in Kaider
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Upper Franconia road map from 1912 with Staffelstein
See also
In Spanish: Bad Staffelstein para niños
