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BADEN-BADEN GERMANY

Nestled to the north of Germany’s beautiful Black Forest lies the small and impressively cosmopolitan city of Baden-Baden. Founded over 2,000 years by the Romans, who discovered the bene fi ts of the local natural thermal springs, the city has since become an iconic oasis for wellness, culture and nature seekers. Any time is the perfect time to visit Baden-Baden, which was named a Unesco World Heritage site as part of the ‘Great Spa Towns of Europe.’ It is always in season as guests immerse themselves in a colorful arcadia of Baden-Baden’s variety of annual events and o ff erings. A spring in your step Springtime is glorious in Baden-Baden as nature blossoms. For a breath of fresh air, take a walk or a horse carriage ride through the Lichtentaler Allee, a 1.8-mile-long green oasis throughout the car-free city center. It is a masterpiece made of trees, fountains and fl owers, all lavishly framed by the most iconic Belle Époque monuments. With its overwhelming abundance of exotic varieties of fl owering plants and trees, the Lichtentaler Allee also serves as a green runway for art and culture. Stroll along the historic Trinkhalle (Pump Room), the world-famous Kurhaus, the city’s hot spot for social gatherings, the beautiful Casino, the neo-baroque theater and the Museum Frieder Burda. The summer capital of Europe Known during the Belle Époque as the ‘Summer capital of Europe,’ this spirit still lives on today. The exciting entertainment throughout the summer months, headed by the open-air-concerts of all musical genres in front of the iconic Kurhaus, remains unforgettable. Music is in the air in Baden-Baden all year round as the city is home to the Festival Hall, Europe’s second-largest opera and concert hall. With 2,500 seats and stunning acoustics, it showcases a wide range of world-renowned performers from international operas, ballets and music concerts. Fall in love in the fall Gastronomy abounds in Baden-Baden, from world renowned Michelin-starred restaurants to charming local taverns. With a range of international and local cuisines available, delicious food is always just around the corner. Wine lovers rejoice! The Rebland, the local wine mecca right outside Baden-Baden, is home to countless sun-drenched vineyards producing delicious bottles of Riesling. It makes wine tasting during harvest time in the fall especially enjoyable. Winter magic and warming wellness Baden-Baden’s annual Christmas market is a magical experience for all the senses — nearly 100 festively decorated huts and stalls sell unique handicrafts, seasonal delicacies and precious gift items; the

Downtown Baden Baden

The wine region Rebland

The historical Friedrichsbad

culture and Irish hot-air bathing to the modern day. Baden-Baden is a truly enchanting place, exuding class and sophistication at every turn. It’s a must-see for any traveler and a destination that cannot be missed.

aromas of roasted almonds, gingerbread and traditional mulled wine waft through the air, and carols are sung all around. Baden-Baden’s hot springs are its raison d’être, and these warming waters work wonders for body and soul. The modern Caracalla Spa, with more than 43,000 sq ft of bathing and wellness space, creates an exceptional ambience for relaxation in the thermal water. The historic Friedrichsbad looks back on more than 140 years of bathing history and brings traditional Roman bathing

CONTACT Baden-Baden Tourism Board info@baden-baden.com, +49 7221 275200, baden-baden.com

Photos © Black Forest Productions, © Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH, Dautel, © Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH, Mende