Bad Griesbach im Rottal (Central Bavarian: Bad Griasboch im Rottoi), or just Bad Griesbach, is a town in the district of Passau in Bavaria in Germany.
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Bad Griesbach im Rottal | |
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Town | |
Town square | |
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Location of Bad Griesbach im Rottal within Passau district | |
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| Coordinates: 48°27′N 13°12′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Niederbayern |
| District | Passau |
| Subdivisions | 6 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Jürgen Fundke[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.18 km2 (27.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) |
| Population (2020-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,994 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 94086 |
| Dialling codes | 08532 |
| Vehicle registration | PA |
| Website | www.badgriesbach.de |

"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 im Rottal (official name) became more independent. In 1953 it was officially turned into a town (Kleinstadt).
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.
The mayor is Jürgen Fundke, he was elected in 2008 with 58% of the votes and re-elected in 2014 and 2020. He is the successor of Robert Erdl (CSU). The predecessors were Konrad Ebner (CSU) and Edmund Mitzam.
Bad Griesbach (Rottal) is twinned with:
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