Baden-Baden, 1 hôtel

Discover Friedrichsbad, a Roman thermal spa. To this day, this temple of wellbeing has lost none of its fascination and still enchants visitors with its unique charm. The unique highlights of this relaxation experience in Friedrichsbad are thanks to the alternation of dry warm and hot air, soap-brush massages, mild heat from steam baths and various pools, including thermal showers. Find the way to inner harmony and complete relaxation.

In 1871 Richard Wagner chose Bayreuth as the future location of his festival. The Margravial Opera House was the reason that Richard Wagner led the way to Bayreuth. His wife Cosima had been adorning the Baedecker and discovered the Margravial Opera House. At that time it still had the largest stage in Germany – and so Richard Wagner's interest was piqued. Added to this was the location of the city, almost halfway between Munich and the new capital of Berlin, but still in the territory of his patron, Ludwig II. Richard Wagner was in no way deterred by the fact that the Margravial Opera House was too small, too opulent and with too much pomp for Wagnerian music theatre. A festival theatre was needed in Bayreuth! This was decided, even though there should have been an attractive offer from Chicago, and that King Ludwig would have preferred to see the Festspielhaus in Munich.

The impressive building, the Trinkhalle enchants from the outside with its Corinthian columns. Inside, the building has 14 murals, depicting myths and legends of the region. Sample some good health from the 17,000-year-old sources of Friedrichsbad and convince yourself of the healing power of water, which the Romans celebrated. The café of the same name is just a few steps away. Here you can relax with coffee and cake and enjoy the view of the Kurhaus.

Discover one of the most beautiful theatres in Germany! The historic playhouse offers three spaces where you can watch top-class theatre performances. The impressive large theatre hall, the intimate mirror foyer or the TIK, the stage for young theatre, all take you on imaginative journeys with high-quality acting through stories and characters.

The Kurhaus represents the unique elegance of the Belle Époque. It is also the cultural centre of Baden-Baden with concerts, a casino, a restaurant and other events. Relax with a walk through the Kurpark. A few steps away from the Kurhaus, you can listen to the sounds of the Philharmonic Orchestra in the concert hall. In the evening you can enjoy dinner in the romantic light of the candelabras.

The now 350-year-old Lichtentaler Allee enchants visitors with the splendour of ancient trees, richly decorated bridges over the picturesque River Oos, magnificent hotels and elegant villas. With its charm, the world-famous promenade attracts joggers, walkers, cyclists and everyone who wants to relax in the beautiful green of this wonderful park. Along the avenue, you’ll also find the theatre, art gallery, the Frieder Burda Museum and many other sights.