Explore Baden-Baden

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Baden-Baden is a staple town of the Black Forest region. It is located 165 km southwest of Frankfurt and around 100 km west of Stuttgart. While it may be lesser known that Stuttgart, there is plenty to see and do. There are numerous benefits to sticking to smaller towns vs the large, well known cities. While you may want to stop into the large cities to catch landmarks such as the Porsche Museum or the large Cathedrals, you'll want to stray further away to get the most culture, ease of movement, and often times better food. Fewer crowds and fewer tourists means easier parking and a better walking around experience. If you don't know Baden-Baden, keep reading for travel tips!

How to Get Here

Stuttgart Airport
Car


Public Transportation
Book Bus Tickets ~€7, 1 hr 45 minutes

Frankfurt Airport
Car


Public Transportation
Book Train Tickets ~€19.90, 2 hr 45 minutes

Things to Do

  • Hiking- There are more trails than we can possible write about here, but be sure to take a stroll along the easy trails or try your hand at a more strenuous hike. For more information visit Black Forest Hiking. Here you'll find links to interactive hiking maps.


  • MerkurBergbahn and the Murkerturm - Take the tram up to the top of the Merkur to save yourself hours of hiking for a mere €4. Once you've reached the top, enjoy the restaurant, playgrounds, and climb the tower to see even better views of the surrounding areas. Here you can also watch hanggliders, relax on the provided loungers and enjoy a picnic.


  • Lichtentaler Allee - Enjoy a relaxing riverside walk. Free!
  • Friedrichsbad Roman Bath - Enjoy a spa experience at the Roman Baths.
  • Casino - If you're bored, why not see a casino in another country?
  • Lake Mummelsee - Take a break from forest hike and visit a local lake. Here you are able to bike around the lake, enjoy food from the restaurant and rent paddleboats. Free!
  • Faberge Museum - Russian jewelry museum
  • Roman Bath Ruins - Museum on Roman Baths located within the 2000 year old ruins.
  • Burg Hohenbaden - Castle Ruins, Free!
  • Wasserkunstanlage Paradies - Artistic manmade waterfall within the city. Free!


  • Geroldsauer Wasserfall - Lovely hike to visit the waterfall. Plenty of free parking nearby, but not too crowded. Free!


Places to Stay

Baden-Baden Tourist Information Hotels
Trip Advisor Baden-Baden Hotels

We stayed at the WaldHotel Forellenhof located just outside the town center of Baden-Baden. The hotel is located along the Panoramaweg and only minutes from the greatest attraction in the area. There are plenty of hotels within the area, however we found this one to be the best value providing a lovely breakfast, free parking, spacious rooms, and minigolf. For a full review, find the post WaldHotel Forellenhof - 5 Star Experience.

Combing eBates and Booking.Com will get you the most for your money. In addition, if you use the link provided for Booking.com, you will earn $25 with your first booking.

Restaurants

You'll find almost any cuisine you can think of here from German to Turkish to Italian. There are far too many restaurants to list here so I'll provide a link to help you find what you're looking for and give a few details on our favorites.

Check out Trip Advisor for a fairly comprehensive list.

Kurt's Döneria

Whether you're in the mood for kebab, a pizza, or a salad, they have it all here. Two people can easily eat for under €10 making it a more affordable option for those traveling on a budget, though the food was very tasty making it a great stopping point no matter what your budget.

Little Italy

Located at the intersection of Eichstraße and Lichtentaller Str. This is a wonderful little café has a multitude of amazing ice cream flavors as well as a wide selection of drinks. The café was very affordable and provided great service.

Where to Next?

Countless options exist when looking at where to travel after you visit Baden-Baden so you'll have to decide what is important to you to narrow down your options.

  • Want more nature and small towns? Continue your adventure through the Black Forest and visit towns like Pforzheim, Triberg, or Freiburg. In each you'll find more hiking trails, local crafts (i.e. wood carving and cuckoo clocks, local wines, etc.), as well as museums and great cuisine. If you're feeling really adventurous, try a multiday hike between a few of the smaller villages.

  • Feeling like getting a big city experience? Head to Stuttgart and check out the Porsche or Mercedes Museums, huge cathedrals, art galleries, and even more food options! You won't need a car here and will want to take full advantage of public transportation.  

  • Looking to get out of the woods and enjoy fine European wine? Head north to the Mosul River Valley region. Enjoy river boat tours, rent a bicycle to ride on the well upkept trails, visit Cochem Castle or Burg Eltz to satisfy your castle cravings, and be sure to participate in the multitude of local wine festivals. Did I mention you should try the wine here? They also have a great kolsch beer.


  • Tired of Germany? Head west to France. Strasbourg is a short drive away and provides a new culture and rich food for your enjoyment. Le Petite France will satisfy your city desire while the river walk will prove a favorite with nature lovers. Be sure to take advantage of the Europe bridge and walk between Germany and France while you're here and don't miss the chocolate mousse.

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