Bad Reichenhall

　　Bad Reichenhall is a town in Bavaria, Germany, situated in the Reichenhall Valley along the Saalach River, surrounded by mountains. It is the district capital of Berchtesgadener Land in the Upper Bavaria administrative region. Due to its location in the Saalach Valley, it enjoys a relatively mild climate despite being within the Alps, earning it the nickname "The Merano of the North."

　　Bad Reichenhall heavily relies on tourism and wellness. In recent years, the town has also focused on developing sustainable tourism and has gradually become a well-known wellness destination, home to saltwater springs. Wellness facilities here include the Royal Sanatorium built in 1900, the state-owned municipal sanatorium constructed in 1928, and the salt extraction buildings in the Kurpark (Wellness Park) dating back to 1910. Visitors can explore the Old Town Hall built in 1849, the Oberstadt (Upper Town), a medieval castle, a palace from 1527, the ruins of a 12th-century castle, St. Nicholas Church built in the second half of the 12th century, the former monastery church, the Hospital Church of St. Johannes, the Heimatmuseum (Hometown Museum), the Salt Museum, and the Carnival Museum.

　　Reichenhall brand salt is well known in Germany and is extracted from the brine of Bad Reichenhall. Additionally, the largest producer of Mozartkugel chocolates is also located in Bad Reichenhall.

　　Bad Reichenhall 　　Reason to Visit: A town with a mild climate in Bavaria, Germany 　　Continent: Europe 　　Country/Region: Germany 　　Province/State: Bavaria 　　City: Bad Reichenhall