Bad Griesbach


Bad Griesbach is a town in the district of Passau in Bavaria in Germany.

History

"Burg Griesbach" is first mentioned in a document from around 1076. The place was part of Landshut. It was raided and destroyed by an army from the Electorate of the Palatinate in 1504, only to be re-erected soon afterwards. In 1778/79 Griesbach was occupied by Austrian forces. As part of the Dukedom Bavaria 'Griesbach i.Rottal' became more independent. In 1953 it was officially turned into a town.
The Bavarian reform of 1972 merged the municipalities of Karpfham, Parzham, Reutern, St. Salvator and Weng. The discovery of hot springs in 1972/73 lead to a new orientation as a spa town.

Mayors

The mayor is Jürgen Fundke, he was elected in 2008 with 57,81 % of the votes and reelected in 2014 with 54,72 % of the votes. He is the successor of Robert Erdl. The predecessors were Konrad Ebner and Edmund Mitzam.

Notable people

Bad Griesbach is twinned with: