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BADEN-BADEN: THE GOOD-GOOD LIFE BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY “The Belle Époque meets the Age of Instagram” is how the New York Times described Baden-Baden — and it is certainly true. Today, the city’s rich history blends seamlessly with a highly contemporary lifestyle. Baden-Baden, located in the Black Forest in Germany, is an oasis for wellness and relaxation, but also a great destination for culture lovers, art enthusiasts and foodies. For those seeking relaxation, the city’s two thermal baths offer exclusive wellness pleasure. The modern Caracalla Spa creates an exceptional ambience for soothing relaxation in thermal waters. The historic Friedrichsbad, which has an impressive 140-plus years of bathing history, combines traditional Roman bathing culture with the habits of Irish hot-air bathing. Baden-Baden is home to a variety of spa and wellness hotels, many offering exquisite spa treatments. The jewel among the spas in Baden-Baden is Villa Stéphanie, part of the superior five-star Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa. The luxury spa is housed in a splendid mansion devoted solely to your spa experience. Alongside the great wellness activities and treatments, the town of Baden-Baden offers plenty of art and culture. The Festival Hall Baden-Baden is Europe’s second-largest opera and concert hall, and hosts international opera, ballet and concerts at the highest level. Known for its superb acoustics, the hall hosts world-renowned artists, including the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mariinsky Ballet and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. Additionally, the city is home to several museums that are worth a visit. TheMuseum Frieder Burda, built by New York architect Richard Meier, fascinates with a private art collection that includes selected masterpieces of Classical Modernism as well as changing exhibitions. The building itself is a must-see for guests who enjoy both art and architecture. Shopping enthusiasts will find exquisite boutiques in the picturesque streets and small roads of the old town of Baden-Baden. If you are looking for luxury products, international labels, individual antiques, jewelry or presents, Baden-Baden is a great place for it all. For gourmands, the town has a vast selection of options to choose from. Its restaurants range fromMichelin-starred eateries to cozy little taverns, offering both international and traditional Baden cuisine. Just four miles outside the city center, gourmets and aficionados of fine wine can find a variety of excellent restaurants and wineries in Baden- Baden’s wine region, the Rebland—Germany’s second-largest Riesling-growing district. For an evening filled with excitement, Casino Baden-Baden is the perfect location. Situated in the Kurhaus, it’s Germany’s oldest casino and, according to German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, “the most beautiful casino in the world.” It offers guests the chance to dive into the world of roulette, blackjack and poker in a unique Belle Époque setting of arcades and magnificent staterooms. Baden-Baden, one of the world’s most elegant spa towns, offers a variety of wellness, cultural and culinary highlights in a spectacular natural setting on the outskirts of the Black Forest. Best of all, almost everything is within walking distance.

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CONTACT Baden-Baden Tourism Board, info@baden-baden.com, +49 722 127 5200, baden-baden.com

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