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Merkur Mountain

The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

The Merkur Mountain is the highest point in the Baden-Baden area, and reaching it is an adventure in itself, as you can use Germany's longest funicular railway to reach the top. Of course, you can also choose to hike if you feel like it. Once you arrive, you'll find a barbecue and picnic area to rest as well as a viewing platform, a restaurant and a playground for children.

Useful Information

Address: Merkuriusberg 2, 76530 Baden-Baden
Opening hours: Daily: 10am-10pm (funicular railway)
Website: www.stadtwerke-baden-baden.de/de/mobilitaet-freizeit/merkurbahn
Phone: +49 07221 2770

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Kurhaus Baden-Baden

Kurhaus Baden-Baden

Designed as a conversation house by Friedrich Weinbrenner in the 19th century, this building nowadays offers several representative rooms and halls for events, galas, concerts and lectures, as well as a café and a bar. In the Kurhaus, you will also find Germany's oldest casino, defined "the most beautiful casino in the world" by Marlene Dietrich.

Hohenbaden Castle

Hohenbaden Castle

Situated 410m above sea level and visible from afar, the Hohenbaden Castle, or Old Castle, is the perfect destination if you're in the mood for a hike. The path to reach it is quite steep, but the view from the top is very rewarding. Also, the castle is free to visit.

Brahms House

Brahms House

Between 1865 and 1874, the German pianist Johannes Brahms used to spend his summers in Baden-Baden, where today you can visit the house where he stayed and created some of his famous compositions. The house hosts permanent exhibition about Brahm's life curated by the Baden-Baden Brahms Society.

Fabergé Museum

Fabergé Museum

If the world of Fabergé fascinates you, don't miss a visit to this museum, where you can learn more about the special craftsmanship of the late 19th and early 20th century. The vaste collection includes several of the famous imperial Easter eggs, precious jewellery and luxury items for everyday use like cigarette cases.

Merkur Mountain

Merkur Mountain

The Merkur Mountain is the highest point in the Baden-Baden area, and reaching it is an adventure in itself, as you can use Germany's longest funicular railway to reach the top. Of course, you can also choose to hike if you feel like it. Once you arrive, you'll find a barbecue and picnic area to rest as well as a viewing platform, a restaurant and a playground for children.

Fettquelle

Fettquelle

The Fettquelle is a thermal fountain and a popular sight in Baden-Baden. It is located in the Römerplatz, near Friedrichsbad. Drinking some water from the fountain is said to have curative effects, and since it is free it might be worth to try.

Stiftkirche

Stiftkirche

The Stiftkirche is Baden-Baden's Gothic collegiate church, towering the town from the Florentinerberg hill. The church, dating back to the 15th century, contains the tombs of the margraves of Baden and several works of sacred art.

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

With a world acclaimed acoustics, the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden is Europe’s second largest concert and opera hall, offering over 300 top class musical performances every year. You can check the program at the website below.

Lichtentaler Allee

Lichtentaler Allee

For more than 350 years the park and garden “Lichtentaler Allee” has been Baden-Baden’s green and blooming heart. Famous throughout the world, it has an overwhelming abundance of flowers and trees and is considered a fine example of garden art. It is framed by beautiful belle époque monuments, like the historic Pump Room, the world-famous Kurhaus, as well as fascinating museums and the over 760 years old Cistercian cloister of Lichtenthal Monastery.

Baden-Baden Thermal Baths

Baden-Baden Thermal Baths

The main thermal baths in Baden-Baden are Caracalla Spa and Friedrichsbad. Here you can relax between marble columns and immerse yourself in tempting turquoise blue pools. Baden-Bade's thermal waters will regenerate both your body and your soul, guaranteeing a unique feeling of well-being. Don't miss trying the Roman-styled sauna at Caracalla Spa and the Roman-Irish baths at Friedrichsbad. Close to the thermal baths, you can also visit to the Roman bath ruins, which include a museum and exhibition area with video animations of the ancient baths. Caracalla Spa Hours: 8am-10pm Phone: +49 0 7221 275940 Friedrichsbad Hours: 9am-10pm Phone: +49 0 7221275920 Roman bath ruins Hours: March-November daily, 11am-12pm and 3pm-4pm Phone +49 0 722127 5934

Museum Frieder Burda

Museum Frieder Burda

This award-winning museum was designed by the American star architect Richard Meier for the personal art collection of Frieder Burda. The museum also hots special exhibitions, always with an emphasis on classical modernism and contemporary art.

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