Location: Baden-Baden
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Nestled at the foot of the Black Forest in South Germany, Baden-Baden is a chic destination for those who fancy a dip in its famous salt- and radon-rich thermal hot springs. The town has been a popular destination for so long that it's starting to show its age, but not to worry. It's still very classy, picturesque and well-maintained. (The Dame Julie Andrews of German spa towns, if you will.) Sporty types will find an abundance of opportunities to enjoy golf, tennis, horseback riding and skiing nearby in winter.
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1. Lichtentaler Allee
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4.5 based on 1,405 reviews
This beautiful park is home to the town's famous casino.
Reviewed By pauldY2197UW - Miamiville, United States
We had the good fortune to book an Airbnb for the entire month of September right by Lichtentaler Allee. We LOVED walking into the city along this beautiful path/ parkway. Along the way there was a gazebos, dahlia garden, incredible, stately rose garden, statues, a fountain, magnificent mansions, museums, old trees, a large meadow, a small canal/river full of ducks, clay tennis courts with an adjoining Italian cafe that we really liked. It was quiet and safe. We walked into town probably a dozen times. Sometimes in the early morning, sometimes late at night. There were always others around on foot or on bikes, even occasionally in carriages. We ALWAYS felt safe and serene. We could have driven and parked in Baden-Baden but we always chose to walk, even if we were tired from a day’s exploring. It was that enjoyable. It was THE PERFECT LOCATION for an extended stay and visit to Schwarzwald and Alsace. I would do it again in a minute!
2. Friedrichsbad
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4.5 based on 1,163 reviews
Experience the ultimate in Roman bathing culture combined with Irish hot-air baths here at the Friedrichsbad. Luxuriate in this exclusive bathing pleasure as you visit each of the 17 different stages. The changing temperatures and the healing thermal water in the various baths have a regenerative effect on body and soul. The well-being that you take home with you after a visit to the Friedrichsbad and the healing benefit of its thermal water will be unforgettable, as it has been for many others for over 130 years.
Reviewed By 864sl - Wellington, New Zealand
My husband and I were a little nervous to visit these baths but decided to go after visiting Caracalla baths (which we found to be more like a thermal swimming pool). We are so glad we did!! We went on a mixed day. You start at the locker rooms and feel a little sheepish as you walk through to the first station, but after that you quickly settle in and realise it's not that scary. The first few rooms are hot steam rooms and then you move to a scrub (if you get the wellness package) and to the various saunas and spas. There are 17 steps, each noted on a sign at the relative stop (they helpfully give you suggested times to spend at each stop). We finished up faster than the 3.5hrs and went back to saunas/spas we particularly liked... You have ample time so don't rush! We really loved the experience, it was very relaxing and we will 100% visit again. The spa was itself very beautiful and felt very safe. The sleeping room was also a great part of the experience.
3. Hohenbaden Old Castle
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
The upper castle was built by the by Margrave Hermann II around the year 1100. Under Margrave Bernhard I of Baden (1372-1431) was the Gothic lower castle, which was extended by Margrave James I (1431-1453). It's a little walk from the parking lot, it's a slight uphill, but literally 5 minutes and you're in the castle. When we were there, no one else was, 8:00 PM on a Thursday evening. The restaurant at the base of the castle had people in it. We loved roaming around and imagining how it must have been in medieval times. Keep wandering too, you can go all the way to the top tower with unbelievably gorgeous views. This place was free and it was unforgettable. Lots of scaffolding and reconstruction work was happening when we were there in late June of 2019.
4. MerkurBergbahn
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4.5 based on 659 reviews
Reviewed By LisaEmery - London, United Kingdom
The ride on the funicular railway is fabulous, the views from the top of Merkur are stunning, nice cafe at the top for a beer and snacks (or a meal). This is a Baden-Baden must do. Can't recommend highly enough. You can get the bus from town, or its about a half hour walk (very hilly on the way there, lovely walk back though!)
5. Merkur Mountain
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By suziQEssex
We went to the Merkur on our first day in Baden Baden for a week after travelling nearly 500 miles through France and Germany on a motorcycle . It was a sunday afternoon and exceptionally busy. We had a great journey up the funicular railway which was so quaint and fun ! We arrived at the Merkur to meet lovely views and spent the afternoon watching the paragliders soaring through the air in a cloudless blue sky - magical !! The area around the Merkur is full of interesting biking and hike trails - there are also facilities for picnics and bbqs . We initially took the walking route from Baden Baden on our first trip and despite a few wrong turns which meant gawping at the stunning properties that surround the area got there easily . We loved the Merkur so much we went back - this time by bus from outside the Playhouse in Baden Baden which is very easy to find. We spent our last day in Germany watching the sun go down and strolling back to town . Fabulous !!
6. Caracalla Therme
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4.0 based on 2,291 reviews
With more than 4,000 m² the Caracalla Spa offers lots of scope for you to unwind in relaxation and bathe at leisure in the hot thermal water. The bathing area with its large variety of bathing pools and the Roman saunascape with an outdoor area in the picturesque castle gardens invite you to relax and enjoy.
Reviewed By littlem731
There have been thermal baths in Baden Baden since pre-Roman times, now they are housed in a modern glass-dome building on the edge of town. There are several baths with differing temperatures, from a "tepidarium" - hot water all the way to a "frigidarium" and yes it is very cold! There are powerful jets in several areas, excellent for massage, and waterfalls, and there is a pampering area and steam baths, also a sauna but we didn't use that. Swimming costumes to be worn apart from in the sauna, but towels are no longer supplied. Most of the pools are within the dome, but a curtained exit takes you outside to more pools There is a café next to the hot baths, and a restaurant outside the pools area, but still within the building Cost about 15 euros per head for 2 hours, we felt that was excellent value. Enjoy!
