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Bad Arolsen

Germany · HessenDE

Place in Hesse, Germany

Bad Arolsen is a small town in northern Hesse, Germany, in Waldeck-Frankenberg district. From 1655 until 1918 it served as the residence town of the Princes of Waldeck-Pyrmont and then until 1929 as the capital of the Waldeck Free State. The International Tracing Service has its headquarters in Bad Arolsen.

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Population
15,984
Coordinates
51.380, 9.014
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Elevation
286 m

Overview of Bad Arolsen

Located in Hessen, Germany, Bad Arolsen is best described as a compact town. With 15,984 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for water sports.

Things to do in Bad Arolsen

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Water Sports in Bad Arolsen

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Water Sports lovers get Wakeboard and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bad Arolsen. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

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Best time to visit Bad Arolsen

Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.

Getting there & around

Expect limited services: reach Hessen first, then drive or cycle into Bad Arolsen. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bad Arolsen known for?
Bad Arolsen is mainly a destination for water sports, set in Hessen, Germany with around 15,984 inhabitants.
What can you do in Bad Arolsen?
You can plan around Wakeboard and Water Skiing in Bad Arolsen. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
When is the best time to visit Bad Arolsen?
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Where is Bad Arolsen located?
Administratively, Bad Arolsen sits in Hessen, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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