Bad Wiessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bad Wiessee
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Bad Wiessee
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern | |
| District | Miesbach | |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 5,198 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
83707
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| Dialling codes | 08022 | |
| Vehicle registration | MB | |
| Website | gemeinde.bad-wiessee.de | |
Bad Wiessee is a town in Germany, located in the region of Upper Bavaria. It is found on the western side of the beautiful Tegernsee Lake. About 4,800 people lived here in 2014. The name "Bad" means "spa" or "baths", and "Wiessee" comes from "Westsee", meaning "western part of the lake". This town was first mentioned way back in 1017.
Bad Wiessee is famous for its special healing sulfur-fountain. This unique spring was found by a Dutch oil explorer named Adriaan Stoop in 1909. He was actually drilling for oil! After the oil ran out, he built the first iodine sulfur bath in 1912. People enjoy visiting Bad Wiessee for its calm atmosphere and its location near the northern Alps.
Tourism is a big part of Bad Wiessee's economy. Even though spa visits have changed over the years, the town is still popular. Many people, including those who are well-off, buy second homes here. They come to spend holidays or their retirement. The hotels, shops, and restaurants offer many choices for visitors. You can also find traditional bed and breakfasts and affordable places to stay all year round.
History
Bad Wiessee is known for some important historical events. On June 30, 1934, it was the location for key arrests during a time known as the Night of the Long Knives. During this event, Adolf Hitler and the Schutzstaffel (SS) arrested many leaders of the Sturmabteilung (SA). These leaders were staying at the Hotel Hanselbauer in Bad Wiessee.
Some of the main leaders arrested here included Ernst Röhm and Gregor Strasser. They were taken to Stadelheim Prison and later executed.
From 1939 to 1945, Bad Wiessee was also the retirement home of Field Marshal Werner von Blomberg. He was a key figure in building the German army, known as the Wehrmacht. Both Blomberg and Field Marshal Albert Kesselring are buried in the Bergfriedhof Cemetery in Bad Wiessee.
Images for kids
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Bad Wiessee Town Hall
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Maria Himmelfahrt Church
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Promenade on the Tegernsee Lake
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Hotel and inn "zur Post"
See also
In Spanish: Bad Wiessee para niños
