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Rebland, Baden-Baden’s wine region

hydrotherapy channels. More than 43,000 sq ft of bathing and wellness space create an exceptional ambience for relaxation in the thermal water. Here, the healing properties of the warm, natural spring water are combined with a range of high-quality beauty treatments. If you’re prepared to bare all, head instead for the ornately domed Friedrichsbad, for a ritual scrub-and steam in its Roman-Irish baths. This historic bathing temple looks back on more than 145 years of history and brings traditional Roman bathing culture and Irish hot-air bathing into the modern day. Both spas are the very embodiment of relaxation and said to cure all manner of ills; Baden-Baden’s hot springs are

fountains and sculptures in the manicured gardens on the Oos River banks. Here you’ll fi ndBaden Baden’s unmissable gallery, the avant-garde Richard Meier-designed Museum Frieder Burda, which has high-caliber modern and contemporary art including Miró, Picasso and Pollock. It is a must-see for visitors who love art and architecture, while the Fabergé Museum is a world- fi rst, dedicated to the life’s work of Russian jeweler Carl Peter Fabergé. Immerse yourself Take an early evening dip at the city’s two thermal baths. The slick, glass-fronted Caracalla Spa o ff ers indoor and outdoor pools, grottoes, and

THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND BREAK IN BADEN-BADEN GERMANY Do you seek a cosmopolitan, charming town that o ff ers both tranquility and excitement? A home away from home with beautiful panoramic views, surrounded by vineyards and unspoiled nature? A safe place to escape from the mundanity of modern life and to recharge your batteries in thermal baths? Then Baden-Baden, located on the northern cusp of the Black Forest, is the right place for your next weekend break. Read on to discover how to spend an unforgettable time away in Baden-Baden, Europe’s hidden gem with Unesco World Heritage status. DAY1 After a safe arrival and a smooth check-in at the hotel, Baden-Baden lies at your feet and the city awaits exploration. Take in the green city From natural, hot thermal springs and soothing spas to thrilling adventure, quality hotels, gourmet restaurants, tempting shops and a myriad of cultural o ff erings, there is never a shortage of things to see and do in Baden-Baden. For a breath of fresh air, stroll through the numerous well-maintained parks and gardens, home to exotic varieties of fl owering plants and trees. The Lichtentaler Allee, a 1.8-mile long green oasis, invites relaxing walks or horse drawn carriage rides. Pause among the fl owers,

Rebland is Germany’s second largest Riesling growing district