Bad Staffelstein
municipality of Germany
Bad Staffelstein (German pronunciation: [baːt ˈʃtafl̩ˌʃtaɪn] ) is a town in the Bavarian Administrative Region of Upper Franconia in Germany. It has around 10,000 inhabitants.
Bad Staffelstein is known for several landmarks, such as the Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen designed by Balthasar Neumann, the former monastery of Banz Abbey, now Banz Castle, and the 540 meter high Staffelberg. Most recently, it has been the thermal salt water spa, for which the town received the title Bad (spa) in 2001, that has made Staffelstein a tourist attraction.
Geography
Location
The municipal territory of Bad Staffelstein extends on both banks of the Main river. It is located northeast of Bamberg in the district of Lichtenfels.
Subdivisions
Bad Staffelstein consists of the following Stadtteile:
History
Staffelstein was first mentioned around 800 and received its town status in 1130.
In 1846, with the construction of the Ludwig South-North Railway, the town was connected to the Bavarian rail network.
The status of spa was awarded in 2001.
Stadtteile (quarters)
Kaider
Kaider is known for its stone industry, as well as for St.
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