Bad Driburg

About the place: Bad Driburg is a spa town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the Höxter district on the eastern slopes of the Teutoburg Forest. The town is renowned for its mineral and mud baths as well as its traditional glassmaking industry.

Flag Description: The flag of Bad Driburg is designed as a vertical banner (Hängeflagge) consisting of two equal vertical stripes: blue on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) and yellow on the right side (heraldic sinister). In the upper third, the coat of arms of the town is centered across both stripes. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a yellow city wall with an open gate and a crenellated tower, accompanied by a yellow Latin cross in the upper right side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic upper sinister).

Symbolism: The colors of the flag (blue and yellow) are derived from the primary colors of the town's coat of arms. The fortified wall and tower symbolize the historical city fortifications and municipal status. The Latin cross refers to the town's historical affiliation with the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn.