Bad Kissingen holds its natural secrets in the name itself, 'Bad' referring to spa or bath in German. It has been known as a prominent health resort town for well over a century. The spa town is a quiet serene destination which attracts tourists and travelers from the country and beyond, owing to its central location near the heart of Germany. The spa town has a palpable appeal to it not only when it comes to natural attractions, but also as a historical destination with monuments such as the past ruins of the Botenlauben Castle overlooking the town from the hilltop above.