Plan a trip to Baden Baden

Former US president, Bill Clinton, once visited the city of Baden-Baden. With his characteristic sense of humor he quipped, “Baden-Baden is so nice they had to name it twice”. Indeed it is one of the most charming cities in Germany. As Johannes Brahms, the famous German composer from the 1800’s said of the city of thermal springs and spas, “I've always been passionate about Baden-Baden." The virtues of the springs the Romans had already discovered when they ruled in that region at the beginning of the first millennium CE. This is where they first constructed the first bathhouses, where they planted the first vines which they brought with them from “the Boot Country”, the moniker for Italy.

It was here in the city where they planted the first vines brought with them from the “Boot Country” with which they built the first bathhouses. Riesling grapes were predominantly grown in the high-quality vineyards on the sun-drenched slopes.  After the Romans departed, the monasteries claimed the Riesling-growing vineyards in the area that is known as the most beautiful wine route called Rabland (see The Wine Route). Situated in one of the exciting geographical areas on the western side of the Black Forest, distinguished by year-round comfortable weather. Baden-Baden can be a great jumping-off point for many hiking treks, both for vacationers and serious hikers alike.  From Baden-Baden you have a choice and can take The Black Forest High Road (Schwarzwaldhochstraße) with incredible views along one of the oldest themed-drive in Germany, or go from the west toward the Alsace area in France, or via the German Wine Route. (The Wine-Route Trip Planner).

Since the walking route is not long and is accessible for everyone, before we travel outside of Baden-Baden, we can wander around for a few hours visiting the picturesque city sites, including a must-visit to the famous Roman baths, the spa, the numerous hotels, treatment clinics, leisure facilities, of course the renowned casino and one of the most impressive buildings – the Trinkhalle, which was built in1839. The Trinkhalle is a 300-feet-long pump room and has 14 most stunning frescos portraying urban myths about Baden-Baden. When inside the Trinkhalle you can taste fresh water from the Friedrichsquelle.

Visit the incredible Faberge Museum on the main boulevard. It houses a unique collection of pieces of art and jewelry by the Russian jeweler Peter Faberge who designed and created for the Imperial Court in Moscow at the end of the 19th century.

The Karlsruhe/Baden Baden (FKB) Airport serves the region for domestic flights as well as international flights."