Flower beds and lamp-lined paths in the Royal Spa Garden
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Royal Spa Garden — the green heart of Bad Reichenhall

Laid out in 1868 by the royal court gardener Carl von Effner, the Royal Spa Garden is framed by the Kurhaus, the Wandelhalle, the concert rotunda and the Gradierhaus — about 40,000 m² of lawns, flowers and salt-laden air.

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Royal Spa Garden (Kurgarten)

At a glance

Where
Between Kurstraße and Salzburger Straße
83435 Bad Reichenhall
Opening hours
Apr–Oct 7:00–22:00
Nov–Mar 7:00–18:00
Tickets
Free
Size
About 40,000 m²
Dogs
Not allowed
A retreat for people with allergies and respiratory conditions
Best for
Walks · Fresh air · Concerts

Information checked on 23 October 2026 — always confirm on the official website before your visit.

Why go

Royal Spa Garden

The Royal Spa Garden was laid out in 1868 by the royal Bavarian court gardener Carl von Effner and is still considered one of the most beautiful spa gardens in Central Europe. Seasonal planting, flower beds, old trees and ponds make it a peaceful place to walk at any time of year.

The garden is framed by the Königliches Kurhaus, the Wandelhalle, the concert rotunda and the 160-metre Gradierhaus, where salt water trickles over blackthorn and fills the air with brine. Kurmusik concerts by the Bad Reichenhaller Philharmoniker are held here all year round, except on Mondays.

Royal Spa Garden (Kurgarten)

Photo gallery

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Flower beds and lamp-lined paths in the Royal Spa Garden
Flower beds and lamp-lined paths in the Royal Spa Garden
Lawns, flower beds and old trees, with the mountains behind
Lawns, flower beds and old trees, with the mountains behind
Old trees on the lawns of the Kurgarten
Old trees on the lawns of the Kurgarten
Shaded paths under tall trees
Shaded paths under tall trees
Autumn lawns among the old trees
Autumn lawns among the old trees
A garden path lined with benches
A garden path lined with benches
A winding path among the trees
A winding path among the trees
A small water feature among the paths
A small water feature among the paths
A resting area with loungers and sculptures
A resting area with loungers and sculptures
Information panels in the Kurgarten
Information panels in the Kurgarten
Panel “Königlicher Kurgarten” with historical pictures
Panel “Königlicher Kurgarten” with historical pictures
Historical photographs and postcards of the Kurgarten
Historical photographs and postcards of the Kurgarten
More historical views of the Kurgarten
More historical views of the Kurgarten
History

Key dates

  1. 1868

    Carl von Effner lays out the Royal Spa Garden.

  2. 1899–1900

    The Königliches Kurhaus is built on the edge of the garden.

  3. 1910–1912

    The Gradierhaus and the concert rotunda are built.

  4. 1953

    The Atlas fountain is moved here from the Obersalzberg.

Concerts and salt air

The Bad Reichenhaller Philharmoniker, one of Europe’s oldest spa orchestras, play Kurmusik in the concert rotunda all year round except on Mondays. From May to September, guided garden tours and the SoleKlangSommer concert series add to the programme.

In front of the Gradierhaus, the AlpenSole fountain shows the giant Atlas carrying a great shell from which salt water rises: loungers around it invite you to breathe the fine, cool mist.

Did you know?

1868the garden is laid out by Carl von Effner
40,000 m²of lawns, beds and paths
160 mlength of the Gradierhaus
55fountains in the town centre — the “Brunnenstadt”
Royal Spa Garden (Kurgarten)

Plan your visit

Getting there

  • A few minutes on foot from the railway station and the old town.
  • Entrances from Kurstraße and Salzburger Straße.

Our tips

  • Check the weekly Kurmusik programme on staatsbad-bad-reichenhall.de.
  • Dogs are not allowed in the garden.
  • Walk along the sheltered side of the Gradierhaus for about 30 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the Kurgarten open?

From 1 April to 31 October 7:00–22:00, from 1 November to 31 March 7:00–18:00.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, admission to the garden is free.

Are dogs allowed?

No. The garden is a retreat for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

When is Kurmusik played?

All year round except on Mondays, in the concert rotunda; see the weekly programme.

Who designed the garden?

The royal court gardener Carl von Effner, in 1868.

Official sources

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