Bad Reichenhall

Bad Reichenhall is a spa town in the Bavarian Alps in Germany, near Salzburg (city) | Salzburg, Austria. Bad Reichenhall has a population presence of 17,100. Bad Reichenhall from Predigtstuhl2 - Bad Reichenhall seen from the Predigtstuhl mountain

Introduction

Bad Reichenhall ("Bad" has nothing to do with the equally spelled English term and is a cognate of the word "bath") is a mid sized spa-town of just under 20 000 people that has a spa tradition dating back to the 19h century. It is also a household name throughout the German-speaking world for salt production and a salt brand is named after the city.

Travel to Bad Reichenhall

Fly to Bad Reichenhall

The closest airports are in Salzburg (city)#By plane|Salzburg (IATA Flight Code: SZG) and Munich Airport (IATA Flight Code: MUC).

Travel by train to Bad Reichenhall

Bad Reichenhall Station 47.730833,12.881667 Im Bahnhof, Bad Reichenhall (In the Railway Station) - - 8035 - Bad Reichenhall is easily reached by rail. There's direct commuter train (route S3) from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden which goes through Bad Reichenhall every 30 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day. Travellers from Munich have to connect either in Salzburg or in Freilassing (small town on the (German) side of the border, where Berchtesgaden railway splits from the mainline).

How to travel to Bad Reichenhall by car

from Munich and Salzburg (city) | Salzburg go to A8 autobahn.

Get Around in Bad Reichenhall

Transportation is typically by car, bus or walking. City transit consist of 3 bus routes. Routes #1 and #2 go through the town to relatively remote outskirts like Thumsee (remember that "remote" means "mile away" for this town). Route #4 is CityBus and circles the town. There's no route #3. All buses stop at Train station (Hauptbahnhof) and Rathaus platz.

What to See

Rotunde-Artwork - Concert rotunda in the spa garden Beautifully tended parks and historical sights make this alpine town one of the most precious jewels of Bavaria.

The Old Town is best explored on foot as it is mostly a car-free and bustling pedestrian zone. Of particular interest are the Poststraße and the Ludwigstraße and the Rathaus platz and the Altes Kurhaus, St. Zeno Minster and the remains of Gruttenstein fortress.

Alte Saline - Old saline

The Alte Saline - Saline is also open to the public for tours of this unusual brick complex of the mid 1800s that houses the salt museum and a giant brine pumping system. The salt works visit also includes an exciting walk through its stone corridors leading deep under the mountain where caves and saltwater extraction equipment are

Gradierwerk'RH - Graduation works

The delightful Kurgarten is unique thanks to its monumental open-air saltwater inhalation facility. From spring to autumn and the Kurgarten is an oasis of beauty and tranquility conducive to rest and recuperation, boasting very old trees, splendid shrubs, flower beds and palm trees.
Heimatmuseum A visit to the Heimatmuseum (local legacy museum) conveys a clear picture of regional history from the Stone Age to the present day.
The Predigtstuhlbahn is the world's oldest twin-cable gondola lift. In just a few minutes it will speed you to the top of Bad Reichenhall's local peak and the Predigtstuhl at 1614 m (5300 ft).
Lake Thumsee Nestlied in the heart of a nature reserve and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Thumsee resemble a green emerald. In summer it is a popular swimming area and in winter it swarms with ice-skaters and ice-curling players. Year-round it is an idyllic place of rest and relaxation for local residents and visitors alike.

Muslim Travel Tips

Adventure

Predigtstuhlbahn Bad Reichenhall (DEU) - Predigtstuhlbahn gondola lift Thumsee01 - Lake Thumsee

Fun and adventure sports ☎ +49 8651 67238 Can be booked through Club Aktiv.
Mountain climbing
Bungee jumping
Paragliding ☎ +49 8651 984192, +49 179 241 1136 (cellphone) Information about tandem-paragliding from Take-off, Stefan Wiebel, licensed tandem flight pilot.

Water

Rafting
Diving ☎ +49 8651 5105 Information from Tauchcenter Blue-Ring-Octopus, }}

For Swimming there is a large choice of attractive heated outdoor and indoor pools, as well as beaches on the banks of crystal-clear mountain lakes. Pools in Bad Reichenhall:

RupertusTherme Spa & Fitness Resort ThermenLandschaft Monday to Saturday 09:00-22:00; Sunday and holidays 09:00-20:00.
Städtische Schwimmhalle: Municipal indoor pool: Monday to Friday 14:00-21:30; Saturday Sunday & holidays 10:00-21:30 p.m.
Thumsee beach: open May through September

Bikes

The spa zone boasts 50 kilometers of biking trails and the Berchtesgaden Land neighborhood some 500 km! What an invitation to undertake one of many varied bicycle excursions! Among the favorites of the area are Thumsee Lake, Saalach Lake, along Saalach River, around Mount Untersberg and many more. The tourist office's activity program includes free guided biking tours.

Mozart biking trail , - A bike tour following the trail of the famed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the composer. Mozart remains somewhat of a puzzle but many traces of his short but turbulent life can be found - especially in this area. Embark on a bike ride of discovery to the places connected to the life and works of this formidable character dotted throughout the areas of Salzburg, Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden Land.
Bike rental. Aral fuel station (Loferer Straße 28 - 29 on the B20 near Bad Reichenhall) rents bicycles at the following rates: Touring bike €7.50/day; Mountain bike with suspension fork €12.50/day; Full-suspension mountain bike €17.50/day; 24-hour service; 10% discount with the Visitor's Card; Free crash helmet.

Winter

Downhill skiing - Bad Reichenhall makes for an ideal base from which to ski the slopes of the Berchtesgaden and Salzburg areas. Berchtesgaden is easy to reach by vehicle or public transportation. Salzburg is but a short trip away and within an hour you can reach famous ski areas such as Flachau, Zauchensee, Filzmoos, Saalfelden or the Dachstein-Tauern area. Information and reduced rate passes can be obtained from the Bad Reichenhall tourist information office Tel.: +49 8651 606 0.
Sledding - A natural sled run (750 m) can be found in Bayerisch Gmain starting at Bergkurgarten. Two-seater sleds can be rented for free by presenting the Visitor's Card to the information center at Bayerisch Gmain. The run is illuminated at night till 22:00. Tel.: +49 8651 606 401.
Ice-skating -If weather permits, ice-skating is feasible on Lake Thumsee.
Snowshoe hiking - Experience Bad Reichenhall's glittering winter landscape on a snowshoe trek to the summit of Mount Predigtstuhl. Spectacular vistas are your reward. Information and booking: Josef Posch, Tel.: +49 8651 4009 or +49 171 737 0893.
Ice-curling - Tuesday 14:00-19:00 at Bayerisch Gmain's sports and leisure center.
RupertusTherme Spa & Fitness Resort , - A spa facility featuring natural thermal springs. The name is derived from St. Rupert and the patron saint of salt, after whom, by tradition, numerous establishments in Bad Reichenhall are named. RupertusTherme sets itself apart from the numerous existing and planned natural mineral thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) in Bavaria by integrating the healthy tradition of salt in a vitality and activity concept.

Other

Hiking
High-wire rig
Canyoning
Cave exploring
Golf - 10 golf courses and one driving-range (Marzoll) within a radius of 45 kilometers in the vicinity of Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain. Some of the greens offer breathtaking views of mountains and lakes as well.
Driving-Range (Schloßberghof, Marzoll) Tel.: +49 8651 7005-41.
Gambling / , Games daily from 15:00-02:00 and slot machines daily from 14:00-02:00.

Shopping in Bad Reichenhall

There is an elegant pedestrian area boasting 330 exclusive shops.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bad Reichenhall

As boarische Wirtshaus Schwabenbräu Salzburger Str. 22 · D-83435 - ☎ +49 8651 9695-0 +49 8651 9695-12 Tavern style, big leafy patio, more fish and fowl entrees in menu than in typical restaurant serving (German) food.
Axelstüberl - Regional food. Salzburger Str. 2-6 · D-83435 · Bad Reichenhall ☎ +49 8651 7770 · Fax: +49 8651 5932
Bahnhofsgaststätte - Bahnhofsplatz 1 · D-83435 · Bad Reichenhall ☎ +49 8651 2677
Steak Haus - Großgmainer Str.14·D-83457·Bayerisch Gmain ☎ +49 8651 965796
Kammerer Bräu Poststraße 23 - ☎ +49 8651 602160
Neu Meran - it´s more expensive | Nonn 94 - ☎ +49 8651-4078
Bürgerbräu Waaggasse 1-2 - ☎ +49 8651 6089
Padinger Alm Nonner Str. 79
Reber Cafe Ludwigstr. 10 · D-83435 - ☎ +49 8651 6003-0 Has been family-owned for more than 140 years and is well known for manufacturing high quality sweet treats, most of all the Genuine Reber Mozart-Kugeln. Their cakes (sold by very generous pieces for under 3€ apiece) are out of this world and make even pretty nice Glockenspiel in Salzburg (now part of Demel) to pale in comparison. Candy store is in the same building.
Hauke Vogt Bistrorant Hünn's & Co. - Menu has several sections covering areas from Bavarian specialities to standard (German) entrees to small "Oriental" section featuring Moroccan dishes and couple of Curries enrees (pretty inauthentic, but can help to cure your craving for spicier foods for some time). Excellent Monday Special is Schweinshaxe (German Ham Hock) with coleslaw and bread dumpling for 5.90€ Rathaus platz 4 · D-83435 · Bad Reichenhall ☎ 08651/715298 Fax: 08651/69002
Eis-Cafe La Perla Salzburger Str. 3 · D-83435 - ☎ +49 8651 64935 Very good selection of Italian ice creams and gelatos. Open relatively late at night.
You can find some cafes in the pedestrian plaza.
If you like to go to clubs, you have to go to Salzburg (city) | Salzburg or Munich.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Bad Reichenhall

Ramadan 2025 in Bad Reichenhall

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Kurmittelhaus Fürstenbad @online.de Luitpoldstraße 2 · D-83435 - ☎ +49 8651 3086
Kurmittelhaus Geyer alpenrose-@online.de Luitpoldstr. 19 · D-83435 - ☎ +49 8651 97600 +49 8651 976037
Hotel Residenz Bavaria Am Münster 3 · D-83435 · Bad Reichenhall ☎ +49 8651 7760 · Fax: +49 8651 65786 Email: @ria.de
It's also feasible to spend your vacation on a farm
Hotel Seeblick @seeblick.de Thumsee 10, 83435 - ☎ +49 8651 9863-0 wonderful hotel that is located nearby the Lake "Thumsee" which offers a lot to families and outdoor lovers.

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