In 804, Bad Aibling was mentioned for the first time as "Epininga". In mediaeval times it was an administrative centre in the lordship of the Counts of Falkenstein. After the obliteration of the Neuburg-Falkenstein dynasty it became part of the realm of the Wittelsbach family. In 1845 the first treatments with peat pulp were offered by the physician Desiderius Beck. Bad Aibling received the title "Bad" (spa or springs) in 1895. In the year 1933 Bad Aibling became a city. After the second World War Bad Aibling evolved into a major centre for intelligence organizations and secret services.

In 2004 the American Bad Aibling ECHELON station closed after several decades of operation.

Echelon Field Station 81: Bad Aibling [RSOC] - BAS - In German

The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command conducts intelligence, security and information operations for military commanders and national decision makers.

 INSCOM (Intelligence & Security Command)
 

• Military.com: Installation Details Bad Aibling
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