Northern Black Forest

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.