Baden-Baden brings together thermal waters, UNESCO World Heritage and culture, with walking trails along the Oos and wine-growing in the Rebland. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first consider whether thermal baths, city culture, outdoor activities or wine tastings should be the focus of your stay.
Thermal Waters and World Heritage
In Baden-Baden, thermal water rises from twelve springs, from a depth of around 2,000 metres. The springs supply up to 800,000 litres of water a day, with temperatures reaching up to 68°C. The Caracalla Spa is also a key part of the city’s wellness offering: covering 5,000 square metres, it has thermal pools, saunas, steam baths, relaxation rooms and an outdoor area. As facilities and services can change, check which areas are currently available before your visit.
Baden-Baden’s cultural profile includes its 2021 addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the “Great Spa Towns of Europe.” Five walks take you through different districts of Baden-Baden’s World Heritage area. This offers another way to explore the city, rather than focusing your stay solely on individual buildings.
Explore the City and Its Culture
If you plan to visit the Frieder Burda Museum, bus routes 201 and 216 run directly from the train station to the Augustaplatz stop, which serves the museum. Bus routes can change, so check the latest transit information before your trip. The City Train is a convenient way to explore Baden-Baden’s sights. Check the latest operating information in advance.
The city’s cultural venues each offer something different: Casino Baden-Baden is one of Europe’s oldest-established casinos. The Kurhaus is considered an architectural gem in the heart of the city. The Festspielhaus program ranges from classical music and jazz to opera and ballet; specific events vary. If a particular concert or performance is important to your trip, check the relevant dates.
Gardens and Walking Trails
Laid out in 1909, the Gönneranlage is a historic garden covering 1.6 hectares. More than 11,000 rose bushes, representing around 300 varieties, grow there. The garden offers a focused visit as well as a remarkably extensive rose collection.
The Lichtentaler Allee runs for three and a half kilometres from the city centre to Lichtenthal Abbey. Well-maintained, wheelchair-accessible walking trails follow the Oos. When planning your visit, it helps to distinguish these paths from the five walks through different districts of the World Heritage area: the avenue leads to the abbey, while the five walks explore different parts of the city.
Wine-Growing in the Rebland
The Baden-Baden Rebland is a wine-growing region where Riesling is cultivated. Wineries host food and wine tastings in their cellars, where winemakers offer insights into wine production. If you have a particular tasting in mind, ask the winery directly about its individual arrangements.
For the wider travel overview: Baden-WĂĽrttemberg.
