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Josef Haindl: Bad Waltersdorf mourns the loss of its long-time mayor
On December 10, 2024, Josef Haindl, former mayor of Sebersdorf, died in Bad Waltersdorf at the age of 84.
Josef Haindl: Bad Waltersdorf mourns the loss of its long-time mayor
On December 10, 2024, at the age of 84, Josef Haindl, the long-time mayor of the former municipality of Sebersdorf, which is now part of the market town of Bad Waltersdorf, died. During his impressive 45-year political career, he not only helped build the H20 thermal baths, a tourism magnet for the region, but was also chairman of the farmers' association in Rohrbach for over two decades and held numerous other important positions in the municipal sector. For his services he was awarded the Great Decoration of Honor of the State of Styria. Haindl leaves behind his wife Maria and four children, which makes him unforgettable not only as a politician but also as a family man meinkreis.at reported.
The history of Bad Waltersdorf
The market town of Bad Waltersdorf, known for its thermal springs and its tourist appeal, currently has around 3,948 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024). This region has a long history dating back to Roman times. The community was officially designated a health resort in 1988, which boosted its economic development. Thanks to the development of thermal water in the 1970s, Bad Waltersdorf experienced booming tourism, which continues to this day and has a decisive influence on the local economy. The Heiltherme Bad Waltersdorf is a central part of this success, as it offers a wide range of wellness and health services, such as Wikipedia explained in detail.
Josef Haindl's contribution to the community is considered invaluable and will be honored with a memorial in the coming days. The combination of his political activity, the rise of Bad Waltersdorf as a tourist hotspot and the central role of the thermal springs makes the region not only historically interesting, but also fundamental for future developments. Especially in these days, when the community is mourning the loss of one of its most colorful representatives, it is clear how much his commitment shaped the community.