A Guide to
BADEN-BADEN
At the foothills of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden has been off ering a melange of experiences to visitors for centuries—from thermal
spas and nature trails to opera performances and art exhibitions. We giv e you an insight into the city and its famous attractions.B
aden-Baden’s bathing
tradition dates back
to the Romans, who
discovered the mineral
springs 2,000 years ago and
built the fi rst thermal baths in
town. For centuries, the rich
and the famous have travelled
to ‘Europe’s summer capital’ to
improve their health, and the
tradition continues to date.The top spa favourites among
celebrities and the royals are the
traditional Friedrichsbad and the
new-age Caracalla Spa.
The Friedrichsbad opened in
1877 as the most modern bathing
establishment in Europe. The
historic spa combines Roman
bathing culture with the Irish
traditions of hot air bathing.
Its 17-step ritual will leave yourefreshed and energised. Mark
Twain, in a letter to his friend,
described the experience as: “Here
at the Friedrichsbad you lose track
of time within 10 minutes and
track of the world within 20...”
The modern Caracalla Spa—
with more than 4,000 square metre
of bathing and wellness space—
creates a soothing environment
with hot and cold water pools,PROMOTION