Baden-Baden
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Baden-Baden (meaning "The Baths in Baden") is a spa town built on thermal springs at the edge of the Black Forest in Baden Württemberg, south west Germany. It is one of 11 "Great Spa Towns of Europe", a transcontinental UNESCO world heritage site. Don't be put off by Baden's reputation as a hang-out for the rich; this picturesque town is beautifully situated in a wooded valley, and you can enjoy yourself here without spending or gambling a fortune. 48.7794448.0805561 Baden Airpark (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport; FKB ) (located only 10 km (6 mi) from the city). The airport hosts a base of the low-cost carrier Ryanair, which offers cheap direct flights to several European and North African destinations.
What to Experience in Baden-Baden
Taste of Baden-Baden...
There are plenty of cheap places to eat in the pedestrian zone in the town centre. Vegetarians need not despair. Noodle dishes (Spätzle) are ubiquitous, and look out for dishes based on chanterelle mushrooms (Pfifferlinge) Delicious beverages such as Mïshnet (pear juice with ground potato) are available in multiple restaurants. There is a city tax of €3.50 per night (Sept 2017) that is rarely included in price information or bookings via booking portals. Free WiFi is available in the town centre and the train station under the name "BAD-WLAN".
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple Options48.7794448.0805561 Baden Airpark (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport; FKB ) (located only 10 km (6 mi) from the city). The airport hosts a base of the low-cost carrier Ryanair, which offers cheap direct flights to several European and North African destinations. The airport is in the fare area of the Karlsruher Verkehrsverbund (KVV). Line 234 connects the airport with the city of Rastatt and Schwarzach, line 285 with Baden-Baden. Line 140 (Baden-Airpark-Express/Hahn-Express) connects it with Baden-Baden, Heidelberg and Mannheim (where there are connections to the Frankfurt-Hahn airport). Line 921 (Flightliner Eberhardt-Reisen) links the airport with Strasbourg, Kehl, Rust (Europa Park and Freiburg im Breisgau. KVV tickets are not valid on Lines 140 and 921. Parking is paid on the whole airport area and is maintained by APCOA. Prices are between €0.50 and €1 per hour (the short-stay parking in front of the terminal costs €1 the first hour, then €1....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town centre is small enough to walk around. Bus routes to surrounding towns and villages radiate from the town centre (Leopoldplatz and Augustaplatz). Buy your ticket at the machine at the bus stop before boarding. You can get also tickets from the bus drivers. It's recommended to use the express buses. They take just 5 minutes from the main station to the city. Walk along the river Oos or in the hills and forests around the town. The tourist office at the Trinkhalle can sell you a booklet of walks based on bus routes. The walking is generally easy, but for maximum reward for minimum effort, take bus 204/205 to the Merkur Bergbahn funicular railway, ride up to the cafe at the top, and walk back via the old castle (Altes Schloss). Römerplatz, the heart of the bath quarter (Badeviertel), is five minutes' walk from Leopoldplatz through the pedestrian zone.
Where to Stay
There is a city tax of €3.50 per night (Sept 2017) that is rarely included in price information or bookings via booking portals. Free WiFi is available in the town centre and the train station under the name "BAD-WLAN".
Money & Budget
There are plenty of cheap places to eat in the pedestrian zone in the town centre. Vegetarians need not despair. Noodle dishes (Spätzle) are ubiquitous, and look out for dishes based on chanterelle mushrooms (Pfifferlinge) Delicious beverages such as Mïshnet (pear juice with ground potato) are available in multiple restaurants. There is a city tax of €3.50 per night (Sept 2017) that is rarely included in price information or bookings via booking portals. Free WiFi is available in the town centre and the train station under the name "BAD-WLAN".
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Glimpses of Baden-Baden
a scenic view of a city in the distance
a flag flying on a pole
Ruins of an old castle illuminated by the low sun with the city of baden-Baden in the valley below as a backdrop.
a group of people walking around a town
a building with a dome on top
a group of buildings with flags
a city with trees and buildings
a building with a large front yard
a red scooter parked on a sidewalk
brown and white concrete building near green trees during daytime
a scenic view of a city in the distance
a flag flying on a pole
Ruins of an old castle illuminated by the low sun with the city of baden-Baden in the valley below as a backdrop.