Location: Wiesbaden
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Top 10 Things to do in Wiesbaden, Hesse
Tucked in a lovely valley between the Rhine River and the Taunus Mountains, Hesse's capital of Wiesbaden has long been an important spa city, dating back to Roman times when it was called Aquae Mattiacorum. In the 19th century, Wiesbaden also became a popular gambling center. For a soothing plunge, try the famous Kaiser Friedrich's Therme in the city center. And don't miss the Schlossplatz (Palace Square) and impressive Kurhaus Wiesbaden event and conference center, both within a few blocks.
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1. Wilhelmstrasse
2. Die Nerobergbahn
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4.5 based on 654 reviews
This cable car ride provides visitors with a picturesque view of the town of Wiesbaden.
3. Kurhaus
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
This central location of Wiesbaden nightlife, the Kurhaus is most famous for its renowned casino.
Reviewed By Sagri2013 - Indianapolis, United States
We were stunned by visiting this impressive building. The Kurhaus Wiesbaden, a cure house as it means, built in 1907, is a place of marvelous historic architecture and state-of-the-art comfort, the perfect blend of relaxation, experience, beauty, and functionality. Since its inauguration, it has been a center of social events in the city. With its twelve magnificent halls and salons, it offers the ideal venue for galas, seminars, conferences, and congresses. It has also been used for filming TV series and movies. The neoclassical architecture houses a convention center and a casino. The building is divided into two equal-sized wings. In the south wing there is a large central pillar-lined concert hall. The north wing houses the smaller ballroom, a restaurant, and the main portion of the Casino, or Spielbank, which offers roulette, blackjack, and poker. During the 1980s, the Kurhaus underwent an extensive renovation and was equipped with modern conference technology. A landmark of an elegant city, it is surrounded by a lot of green, and splendid historical buildings. A complex of 12 rooms and parlors of varying size and style, several restaurants and the Casino, all assembled under one roof. For me, this has a significant status – my son Wasif Sagri attended his graduation ceremony at this splendid convention center on completion of his MBA in International Business Administration.
4. State Theatre and Opera House
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
One of the city's primary performance centers, the State Theatre hosts opera, ballet, concerts and more.
Reviewed By AllgauAlex - Filderstadt, Germany
Amazing environment with great performance we came early before the start and enjoyed a drink in the amazing atmosphere of the Foyer. The bar serves small snacks and nice drinks in a stunning setting. The performance was powerful and on high standards. We will come again.
5. Tier- und Pflanzenpark Fasanerie
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
6. Neroberg
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By Rhonda1364 - Las Vegas, United States
It’s worth your time to find your way up to this church. It is so beautiful, and is exquisite at sunset. Beautiful view of the city too.
7. Museum Wiesbaden
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Visit Museum Wiesbaden, the Hesse State Museum of Art and Nature. The museum's exhibits range from natural history objects to contemporary art. Its collections „Old Masters“, „19th Century and Art Nouveau“, „Classic Modernism“, „Contemporary Art and Modernism“ on the one hand, and the Natural History Collections on the other hand, are connected in a ‘round trip‘ tour uniting the aesthetic experience of both its art and natural history exhibits. The museum owns an important collection of the work of Alexej von Jawlensky. Since June 2019 Museum Wiesbaden displays the Art Nouveau collection of Ferdinand Wolfgang Neess as a permanent exhibition in its southern wing. Its more than 570 objects provide a cross section of all Art Nouveau genres, including prime examples of the quality and stylistic virtuosity boasted by late 19th-century art. Along with the Frankfurt Museum of Modern Art, it is one of the most important museums for Modernism in Hessen.
Reviewed By 11fredw - Buford, United States
This museum is close to downtown and easy to get to. Two separate museums. One is art and the other is natural history. The main rotunda is 4 stories high and has a unique mirror system that lets you see all around the top of the rotunda. From the old masters to the new, the art covers all types.
8. Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche der Heiligen Elisabeth
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4.5 based on 478 reviews
This impressive 19th-century Russian Orthodox church was built for the niece of a Russian czar who died at the age of 19.
Reviewed By iowacyclenut
Wiesbaden is wonderfully hilly and picturesque. We visited this area twice, once on the sightseeing bus with my elderly mom, and once on foot from town with my teenagers. It was a wonderful walk. Take the residential route, rather than the busier street, and enjoy the neighborhoods. The church is beautiful and worth the small donation. Closed on Mondays during our visit. However you get there, take your time exploring the area. Behind the church, up a short walking path (look for the sign) is the public swimming pool, changing rooms, restaurant, viewing telescopes, benches and more. There is a ropes course (business) and playgrounds and walking trails. You can also drive to the very top if anyone has mobility issues. In March, the pool was not open yet but looked wonderful. The tram that runs from a downtown park to this area was set to open in April. This would also be fun.
9. Marktkirche
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By EvaF2Eva - Weissenburg in Bayern, Germany
I was amazed by neat look, simple yet impressive decorations and festive atmospere. It is definitelly worth a stop.
10. Kurpark
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By jesumamariam - Austin, United States
This is a quite large garden with a lot of space to walk, ride a bike, relax, or play ball. There is a snackbar and a bit of a creek. All ages can enjoy.
