Germany Travel Guide

Baden-Baden

The playground of Europe's royalty and aristocracy in the early 1800s, Germany's famed vacation resort town of Baden-Baden, in the heart of the Black Forest, still draws thousands of tourists who come to relax in the waters and gamble in the casino.

With a name that means 'Bathing Bathing', you would expect that to be the focus of the town, and you'd be right! The Friedrichsbad bathhouse has been the scene of much pampering for over 120 years. Those seeking rest and recuperation on vacation still enjoy its steamy marble confines, soaking in mineral water in the nude. Male and female facilities remain separate, and the roughly three-hour bathing routine follows a strict regimen of showers, hot-air blasts, steam baths and massages.

Nearby are the equally famous Baths of Caracalla, which features indoor and outdoor waterfalls, swimming pools and jacuzzis. The complex houses a 2,000-year-old Roman bath, once used by the Emperor Caracalla. The Baden-Baden casino was built in the 1850s in the style of the Palace of Versailles, and is worth seeing while on vacation, even for those who do not gamble. Baden-Baden is also home to several art museums, a concert hall, and the Castle Hohenbaden.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany's top winter sports destination, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a busy center that has retained the charm of the older town of the twins, Partenkirchen. About 20 trains a day arrive at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof from Munich, and many more visitors come by bus or self-drive via the A95 Autobahn to enjoy the delights of the Bavarian Alps. Pride of the city is the Olympic Ice Stadium and the larger Ski Stadium which were built for the 1936 Winter Olympics and are still put to good use by winter sports enthusiasts. The area is picturesque and scenic, both in winter and summer. In summertime it is a popular spot for hiking and mountain climbing expeditions. A tourist office assists visitors in making the most of their visit and seeing the local attractions. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not the best place for novices, but intermediate and advanced skiiers will find plenty to enjoy with both classic and glacial runs in the area.

Wiesbaden

Germany's most favored spa resort lies about 25 miles (40km) west of Frankfurt in a valley between the Rhine River and Taunus Mountains. The town has been a spa resort since the time of the ancient Romans, with its 26 hot springs averaging temperatures of around 50°C (122°F). Besides being known for its luxurious spa hotels, Wiesbaden is also a cultural center, its events being concentrated around the major Kurhaus concert hall complex. The complex includes a casino and restaurant, conference and exhibition facilities.

Baden-Baden

The playground of Europe's royalty and aristocracy in the early 1800s, Germany's famed vacation resort town of Baden-Baden, in the heart of the Black Forest, still draws thousands of tourists who come to relax in the waters and gamble in the casino.

With a name that means 'Bathing Bathing', you would expect that to be the focus of the town, and you'd be right! The Friedrichsbad bathhouse has been the scene of much pampering for over 120 years. Those seeking rest and recuperation on vacation still enjoy its steamy marble confines, soaking in mineral water in the nude. Male and female facilities remain separate, and the roughly three-hour bathing routine follows a strict regimen of showers, hot-air blasts, steam baths and massages.

Nearby are the equally famous Baths of Caracalla, which features indoor and outdoor waterfalls, swimming pools and jacuzzis. The complex houses a 2,000-year-old Roman bath, once used by the Emperor Caracalla. The Baden-Baden casino was built in the 1850s in the style of the Palace of Versailles, and is worth seeing while on vacation, even for those who do not gamble. Baden-Baden is also home to several art museums, a concert hall, and the Castle Hohenbaden.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany's top winter sports destination, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a busy center that has retained the charm of the older town of the twins, Partenkirchen. About 20 trains a day arrive at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof from Munich, and many more visitors come by bus or self-drive via the A95 Autobahn to enjoy the delights of the Bavarian Alps. Pride of the city is the Olympic Ice Stadium and the larger Ski Stadium which were built for the 1936 Winter Olympics and are still put to good use by winter sports enthusiasts. The area is picturesque and scenic, both in winter and summer. In summertime it is a popular spot for hiking and mountain climbing expeditions. A tourist office assists visitors in making the most of their visit and seeing the local attractions. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not the best place for novices, but intermediate and advanced skiiers will find plenty to enjoy with both classic and glacial runs in the area.

Wiesbaden

Germany's most favored spa resort lies about 25 miles (40km) west of Frankfurt in a valley between the Rhine River and Taunus Mountains. The town has been a spa resort since the time of the ancient Romans, with its 26 hot springs averaging temperatures of around 50°C (122°F). Besides being known for its luxurious spa hotels, Wiesbaden is also a cultural center, its events being concentrated around the major Kurhaus concert hall complex. The complex includes a casino and restaurant, conference and exhibition facilities.

Baden-Baden

The playground of Europe's royalty and aristocracy in the early 1800s, Germany's famed vacation resort town of Baden-Baden, in the heart of the Black Forest, still draws thousands of tourists who come to relax in the waters and gamble in the casino.

With a name that means 'Bathing Bathing', you would expect that to be the focus of the town, and you'd be right! The Friedrichsbad bathhouse has been the scene of much pampering for over 120 years. Those seeking rest and recuperation on vacation still enjoy its steamy marble confines, soaking in mineral water in the nude. Male and female facilities remain separate, and the roughly three-hour bathing routine follows a strict regimen of showers, hot-air blasts, steam baths and massages.

Nearby are the equally famous Baths of Caracalla, which features indoor and outdoor waterfalls, swimming pools and jacuzzis. The complex houses a 2,000-year-old Roman bath, once used by the Emperor Caracalla. The Baden-Baden casino was built in the 1850s in the style of the Palace of Versailles, and is worth seeing while on vacation, even for those who do not gamble. Baden-Baden is also home to several art museums, a concert hall, and the Castle Hohenbaden.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany's top winter sports destination, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a busy center that has retained the charm of the older town of the twins, Partenkirchen. About 20 trains a day arrive at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof from Munich, and many more visitors come by bus or self-drive via the A95 Autobahn to enjoy the delights of the Bavarian Alps. Pride of the city is the Olympic Ice Stadium and the larger Ski Stadium which were built for the 1936 Winter Olympics and are still put to good use by winter sports enthusiasts. The area is picturesque and scenic, both in winter and summer. In summertime it is a popular spot for hiking and mountain climbing expeditions. A tourist office assists visitors in making the most of their visit and seeing the local attractions. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not the best place for novices, but intermediate and advanced skiiers will find plenty to enjoy with both classic and glacial runs in the area.

Wiesbaden

Germany's most favored spa resort lies about 25 miles (40km) west of Frankfurt in a valley between the Rhine River and Taunus Mountains. The town has been a spa resort since the time of the ancient Romans, with its 26 hot springs averaging temperatures of around 50°C (122°F). Besides being known for its luxurious spa hotels, Wiesbaden is also a cultural center, its events being concentrated around the major Kurhaus concert hall complex. The complex includes a casino and restaurant, conference and exhibition facilities.

Baden-Baden

The playground of Europe's royalty and aristocracy in the early 1800s, Germany's famed vacation resort town of Baden-Baden, in the heart of the Black Forest, still draws thousands of tourists who come to relax in the waters and gamble in the casino.

With a name that means 'Bathing Bathing', you would expect that to be the focus of the town, and you'd be right! The Friedrichsbad bathhouse has been the scene of much pampering for over 120 years. Those seeking rest and recuperation on vacation still enjoy its steamy marble confines, soaking in mineral water in the nude. Male and female facilities remain separate, and the roughly three-hour bathing routine follows a strict regimen of showers, hot-air blasts, steam baths and massages.

Nearby are the equally famous Baths of Caracalla, which features indoor and outdoor waterfalls, swimming pools and jacuzzis. The complex houses a 2,000-year-old Roman bath, once used by the Emperor Caracalla. The Baden-Baden casino was built in the 1850s in the style of the Palace of Versailles, and is worth seeing while on vacation, even for those who do not gamble. Baden-Baden is also home to several art museums, a concert hall, and the Castle Hohenbaden.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany's top winter sports destination, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a busy center that has retained the charm of the older town of the twins, Partenkirchen. About 20 trains a day arrive at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof from Munich, and many more visitors come by bus or self-drive via the A95 Autobahn to enjoy the delights of the Bavarian Alps. Pride of the city is the Olympic Ice Stadium and the larger Ski Stadium which were built for the 1936 Winter Olympics and are still put to good use by winter sports enthusiasts. The area is picturesque and scenic, both in winter and summer. In summertime it is a popular spot for hiking and mountain climbing expeditions. A tourist office assists visitors in making the most of their visit and seeing the local attractions. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not the best place for novices, but intermediate and advanced skiiers will find plenty to enjoy with both classic and glacial runs in the area.

Wiesbaden

Germany's most favored spa resort lies about 25 miles (40km) west of Frankfurt in a valley between the Rhine River and Taunus Mountains. The town has been a spa resort since the time of the ancient Romans, with its 26 hot springs averaging temperatures of around 50°C (122°F). Besides being known for its luxurious spa hotels, Wiesbaden is also a cultural center, its events being concentrated around the major Kurhaus concert hall complex. The complex includes a casino and restaurant, conference and exhibition facilities.