Discover Bad Häring
Accommodation in Bad Häring
Bad Häring lies on a sunny plateau above the Inn Valley, surrounded by meadows and forests. Two historical themes in particular shape the character of the town: its development into a spa town and its former lignite mining industry. Other attractions include the parish church of St. John the Baptist, the Hildegard Chapel at the spa centre, and several themed and health trails. You can tailor your stay to your interests in local history, churches or walks in the countryside.
Spa Town Traditions and Churches
Bad Häring is the first spa town in Tyrol. During deep drilling in 1951, a sulphur spring was encountered at a depth of 300 metres; it was recognised as a therapeutic spring in 1953. These dates link the town’s spa history to a specific historical event, without making any claims about current services.
The churches also represent different periods. The parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the Late Gothic style in 1506 and extended in 1732 and 1877. The Hildegard Chapel is part of the spa centre and is the newest place of worship in Bad Häring. Those interested in religious architecture can find both a Late Gothic building with later extensions and the town’s newest place of worship here.
Mining History on Site
Coal seam mining in Häring began in 1760; the first adit was started in 1769. Häring, which has been called Bad Häring since 1965, was by far the most important lignite mining site in western Austria. The “Mining” themed trail tells the story of the former underground lignite mining in Bad Häring, offering a distinct historical focus alongside the town’s spa traditions.
The Bad Häring Mining Museum is currently closed to visitors due to renovation work. Take this current visitor information into account when planning your visit.
Themed Trails and Walks
The “Experience of the Senses” themed trail has six stations that engage all five senses. Unlike the mining trail’s historical focus, this trail centres on sensory perception. The two themed trails therefore differ primarily in what they convey about Bad Häring.
The easy Rück Dich Gesund Trail is 0.9 kilometres long and leads from Fleckstraße to the Bad Häring waterfall. Route details may change, so check trail conditions before setting off. The Bad Häring waterfall is about 20 metres high and lies in the forest, not far from the town centre.
The health trail to Haslacher Moor starts in the town centre or at the spa park and takes about two kilometres. Walking conditions may vary by season. The Bad Häring Nativity Walk offers a different kind of route: this easy circular trail is 2.5 kilometres long, starts and ends at the parish church of St. John the Baptist, and is a traditional Advent walk. These trails therefore differ in their stated distances as well as in their themes and seasonal character.
Getting Around and Getting Here
Kufstein and Wörgl can be reached from Bad Häring in 10 to 15 minutes by bus or car; journey times may vary. For travel by regional bus, route 4026 is a useful point of reference: it starts at Wörgl railway station and serves the “Bad Häring Dorf” stop. As timetables can change, check your connection before departure.
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Back to the regional travel overview: Kufstein District.
