Bad Hönningen


Bad Hönningen is a municipality in the district of Neuwied, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Rhine, approx. 15 km northwest of Neuwied, and 30 km southeast of Bonn.
Bad Hönningen is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde Bad Hönningen.
The town contains three other districts called Ariendorf, Girgenrath and Reidenbruch.

History

Archeological findings suggest that the first settlers lived here over 1800 years ago when the Romans occupied the Rhineland.
The limes ran between Bad Hönningen and Rheinbrohl, opposite the Vinxtbach, the border between Germania Inferior and Superior. At this point the limes crossed the Rhine and continued on the eastern bank. On this site a small castellum was built. In 1972 a Roman watchtower was reconstructed from archeological finds.
In 1019, the town was documentary mentioned as "Besitztum Hohingen" for the first time.
During Thirty Years' War in 1632 Bad Hönningen burned down except twelve houses.
The first bathhouse for medical treatment opened in 1895.
Because of this, the town is legitimated to have the title "Bad" since 1950.
On July 12, 1969, it was granted the privileges of a town.

Population development

The data 1871-1987 comes from census results.
The castle in Bad Hönningen is called Schloss Arenfels and was built in 1258/59 by "Gerlach von Isenburg".
During its history, the architectural style converted several times.
In 1848, it was changed by its new owner "Ludolf Friedrich von Westerholt" into a neo-gothic castle.

Partner Town

"Schloss Arenfels" in Bad Hönningen
"Burg Ariendorf" in Ariendorf
On July 15, 2005 the UNESCO made this area a World Heritage Site.
Tourism is the main branch of the economy.
Because of its beautiful landscape, several cycling and hiking paths go through Bad Hönningen.
In the summer times you can visit the town during a trip with one of the distinctive white ships which travel the Rhine.
The town also organizes many events such as funfair and several festivals.

Personality

Born in Bad Hönningen