Tourist Attractions in Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden, situated in the Oos basin on the western slopes of the northern Black Forest, within the Upper Rhine plain, is a very popular international health resort, thanks to its favorable situation, its mild climate and its radioactive brine springs (temperature 68 deg C/154 deg F; 800,000 l/176,000gal daily).
The Schwarzwald-Hochstrasse (Black Forest Ridgeway) skirts the extensive forests within the municipal boundaries.
The Schwarzwald-Hochstrasse (Black Forest Ridgeway) skirts the extensive forests within the municipal boundaries.
Einhard's Basilica
In Steinbach is Einhard's Basilica, built in the ninth century by Charlemagne's biographer Einhard. Nearby is Schloss Fürstenau (14th-16th c.).
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Lichtentaler Allee
Lichtentaler Allee is a famous street that features some of Baden Baden's most important buildings and attractions.
Battertfelsen
The Battertfelsen in Hohenbaden, north of Baden-Baden, is a nature reserve with a climbing school.
Convent of the Holy Sepulchre
In the Römerplatz in Baden-Baden can be seen the 17th C. Convent of the Holy Sepulchre. Under the square are the remains of Roman baths.
Festspielhaus
Festspielhaus in Baden-Baden is the second largest Opera and Festival House in Germany. Performances are held throughout the year.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
Greek-Romanian Chapel
The Greek-Romanian Chapel (views) on the Michaelsberg in Baden-Baden was built by Leo von Klenze in 1863-66 and contains the tombs of the Stourdza boyar family.
Hohenbaden
The Altes Schloss (Old Castle) of Hohenbaden (403 m/1,322ft), 4.5km/3mi north of Baden-Baden, is a former residence of the Margraves of Baden and is now in ruins. There are fine views from the tower.
Merkur
Merkur (670 m/2,198ft; cableway), 4km/2.5mi east of Baden-Baden, is a hill affording magnificent views, with a nature trail and waymarked footpaths.
Musical Summer
Musical Summer in Baden-Baden takes place over three weeks in July and includes over 20 different performances. Events range from organ and piano recitals to larger orchestral and chamber concerts. The venues are as interesting as the repertoire and include the Kurhaus, the Evangelical Stadtkirche, the Kurgarten, Brenner's Park Hotel, St Jacob's and the New Castle Courtyard.
New Castle
The Neues Schloss in Baden-Baden was built by Margrave Christoph I in 1479 and was occasionally used as a residence by the former grand-ducal family. It now houses Zähringen Museum. In the old court stables (Marstall) is a museum on the history of the town.
Paradies
The Paradies in Baden-Baden's old town is a complex of fountains and cascades constructed in 1925.
Stiftskirche
The Gothic Stiftskirche (R.C.) in Baden-Baden contains the tomb of Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm, known as "Türkenlouis" (d. 1707), and a sandstone crucifix by Nicholas of Leyden (1467).
