Salmünster as a settlement likely dates to the 9th century, but is first mentioned in a document from around 1000, as "Salchenmunster". Soden, probably created by Fulda Abbey ca. 909, appears in a document from ca. 1190, referred to as "Sodin". Around 152, the abbot of Fulda Abbey had "Burg Stolzenberg" (see below) erected. Town rights were bestowed in 1296 (Soden, but called "Stolzenthal") and 1320 (Salmünster), by King Adolf and Emperor Ludwig, respectively. In 1536, the "Huttenschloss" (see below) was built.