Bad Leonfelden was first mentioned in writings in r. 1154 as Lonveld and before 1356 received market rights. After the Hussite wars were Leonfelden established fortifications, the town into one of four fortified border in defense against the Czechs. Position on two trade routes leading from Bohemia to the Danube brought prosperity to citizens, although the business of free cities was militarily controlled the court. In Leonfelden was already in the years 1881-1919 mud bath. In the 60 the 20th century was open bathhouse and spa town since then could be called Bad (bath) Leonfelden. In 2001 he received Leonfelden from the regional government of Upper Austria town status.

Bad Leonfelden is a town in Upper Austria in the district Urfahr-Umgebung. Bad Leonfelden cadastral town can be divided into three climatic zones, which all lie in the oceanic climate zone. Sternstein area, which lies in the amount of up to 1125 mabove sea level, is considered the harshest part of the urban area. A large part of the city of wind platform. Local SAST Schönau lies lowest and is thus climatically favored.

Here tourists can explore the many cultural treasures. For example, a Gothic church, sacrificial sites and stones, the Swedish forts, museum or educational pilgrimage church of Maria Bründl

In Leonfelden is around 50 clubs, enabling leisure activities in sports and cultural spheres. In 1998 it was renovated swimming pool Aqua Leone and became najväščím swimming pool with a water world in the region. In addition, the city is also a covered swimming pool. In the sports center in town Burgfried available tennis and squash courts. On the slopes Sternstein is a small Upper Austrian ski resort with two lifts and slopes with a length of four kilometers. Due to the altitude and snow Sternstein is the most important ski resort in the area. Since the winter of 2009/10 there is also a new lift.

Apart from the usual tourist routes, this location has long made the reputation of the mud baths and Kneipp.

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