Even as long ago as Roman Emperors Valentinian's and Gratian’s time, stately bathing houses were being built in Bertriacum.

In 1097, Bad Bertrich had its first documentary mention in an ownership document from Archbishop Egilbert of Trier.

For the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Bad Bertrich served as the Swiss national football team’s training camp.

The municipal election held on 7 June 2009 yielded the following results:[3] Bad Bertrich's mayor is Christian Arnold.

[1] The municipality's arms might be blazoned thus: Per bend sinister, Or a double arch sable over a dais of the same, and gules an eagle rising, head bowed and wings displayed, argent.