Bad Wörishofen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bad Wörishofen
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Kurhaus of Bad Wörishofen
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Schwaben | |
| District | Unterallgäu | |
| Elevation | 603-670 m (−1,595.2 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 17,180 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
86825
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| Dialling codes | 08247 | |
| Vehicle registration | MN | |
Bad Wörishofen (German pronunciation: [ˈvøːʁɪsˌhoːfə̆n]) is a special spa town in Bavaria, Germany. It's famous for its unique water-cure treatments, also known as hydrotherapy. These methods were created by Sebastian Kneipp (1821–1897), a Catholic priest who lived in the town for 42 years. Many hotels and guesthouses in Bad Wörishofen still offer treatments based on Kneipp's ideas.
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The town even has a modern spa complex called Therme Bad Wörishofen. Time magazine once called Bad Wörishofen "the secret capital of health" because of its focus on wellness.
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Where is Bad Wörishofen?
The town is located on the Wörthbach, a small river that flows into the River Mindel. It's in the Donau-Iller region, which is an area that crosses the border between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Bad Wörishofen is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Munich. It is also about 35 kilometers (22 miles) east of Memmingen.
A Look at Bad Wörishofen's History
The first time this place was mentioned in writing was in the year 1067. Back then, it was called "Werenshova." People believe this name means "Homestead of Werin." For many centuries, Wörishofen was mostly a farming village.
Between 1719 and 1721, a special building was constructed. This was the Dominican Wörishofen Monastery. It was built under the guidance of Dominikus Zimmermann, a famous architect.
After World War II, Bad Wörishofen became a place for displaced persons. These were people who had to leave their homes because of the war. Many of them came from Lithuania. The camp was supported by the UNRRA, an organization that helped people after the war. Because of this support, the camp was even allowed to print its own special money.
Famous People Connected to Bad Wörishofen
Many interesting people have either been born in Bad Wörishofen or have lived there.
People Born in Bad Wörishofen
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945–1982): A well-known film director.
- Jeremias Schröder (born 1964): A Benedictine Abbot and leader of a large group of monasteries.
- Yank Azman (born 1947): A Canadian actor.
People Who Lived in Bad Wörishofen
- Sebastian Kneipp (1821–1897): He was a pastor and the person who invented the famous "Kneipp" health treatments using water. He is very important to the town's history.
- Viktor Frankl (1905–1997): He created a type of therapy called logotherapy. He worked as a doctor in Bad Wörishofen in 1945.
- Katherine Mansfield (1888–1923): A writer from New Zealand. She wrote some of her short stories after staying in Bad Wörishofen in 1909.
- Franz "Bulle" Roth (born 1946): A famous football player for the Germany national football team and FC Bayern München. He owns a sportswear shop in Bad Wörishofen.
- Ulla Salzgeber (born 1958): A talented dressage rider. She lived in Bad Wörishofen until 2011.
- Irmgard Seefried (1919–1988): A famous singer (soprano). She lived in Bad Wörishofen for many years and received an award from the town.
What is Made in Bad Wörishofen?
One interesting product made here are Wörishofer sandals.
See also
In Spanish: Bad Wörishofen para niños
