Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (Austrian German: [baːt ˈɡɔɪ̯zɐn am ˈhalʃ͡tetɐˌseː]) is a market town in the Austrian state of Upper Austria in the district of Gmunden. It is part of the Salzkammergut resort area. At the 2005 census Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee had a population of 7,578 inhabitants.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
West view of Bad Goisern
West view of Bad Goisern
Coat of arms of Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is located in Upper Austria
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Location within Upper Austria
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is located in Austria
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Location within Upper Austria
Coordinates: 47°39′N 13°37′E
CountryAustria
StateUpper Austria
DistrictGmunden
Government
  MayorLeopold Schilcher (SPÖ)
Area
  Total112.55 km2 (43.46 sq mi)
Elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total7,450
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4822,4823
Area code06135
Vehicle registrationGM
Website

History

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is a town with a long history. It was first mentioned in the 13th century under the name "Gebisham". In 1931 Goisern became a spa town and in 1952 it became a market town. Since 1955 Goisern is called "Bad" Goisern (Bad means bath in German and it is a title given by the government to cities with medicinal or thermal baths). A famous development is the "Goiserer Schuh", a good wearable mountain-shoe.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18693,961    
19516,183+56.1%
20017,609+23.1%
20167,478−1.7%

Personalities

References

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