For more information, write to Baden-Baden Visitors and Convention Offi ce at [email protected] or log on to http://www.baden-baden.com.luxury products, international
labels, and local brands.
Epicureans have the choice of
Michelin-starred restaurants like
the Brenners Park-Restaurant
and Le Jardin de France as
well as cosy taverns, offering
traditional Badian cuisine.
And, there's more. The
Kurhaus Baden-Baden is home
to Germany’s oldest casino,
Casino Baden-Baden,
where the magnifi cent arcades
and staterooms resemble
French palaces.
The town’s proximity to
the Black Forest provides
an excellent opportunity to
explore its natural heritage.
Starting in Baden-Baden, the
Black Forest Scenic Route
(Schwarzwaldhochstraße) leads
to historic sites and natural
spectacles including the stunning
views of the Rhine valley and
the Vosges. At any time of the
year, the Black Forest is a unique
experience, but in summers, you
can hike along the Panoramaweg,
a 40-kilometre trail around
Baden-Baden.access to the curative water in
some rooms and suites.
Although the city has always
been famous for its wellness
retreats, it is fast becoming
a frontrunner in cultural
experiences. Plan a visit to the
Festspielhaus, Europe’s second
largest opera and concert hall,
to watch opera and ballet, or
attend a concert. Art lovers enjoy
a visit to the Museum Frieder
Burda, built by New York-based
architect Richard Meier, that
houses a private art collection.
In the charming old town
of Baden-Baden, there are
numerous boutiques offeringmarble whirlpools, a steam bath,
and waterfalls and water jets.
Moreover, Baden-Baden is
home to a host of wellness hotels
and spas. These range from luxe
fi ve-star properties to romantic
family-run boutiques. A few
popular names include: The Villa
Stéphanie, part of the Five-Star
Superior Brenners Park-Hotel
and Spa opened in 2015, is a
mansion devoted to an individual’s
spa experience, focusing on holistic
health. The Radisson Blu Hotel
Badischer Hof offers thermal
water swimming pools; while
guests at the Heliopark Bad
Hotel zum Hirsch get directClockwise: The view
of the city centre and the
Mount Merkur; thermal spas
are a must-do; the famous
Casino Baden-Baden.
Opposite: The picturesque
city is dotted with cafes,
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The Merkur Funicular
Railway is Europe’s steepest
and takes passengers
to Merkur Mountain in just
five minutes. You can also
hike to the summit for
spectacular views.