The town went through various destructive periods. Religion wars divided and reorganised the margraviate. Baden was heavily damaged during the Thirty Years War and later burnt down by the French in 1689.

Baden became a touristic city at the end of the 18^th century. Appreciated by nobles all around Europe, such as Stéphanie de Beauharnais, Baden became a must-see. Russian tsars often spent time in Baden and Queen Victoria's half-sister lived there and built the first golf course and tennis club of Germany! The town was later renamed Baden-Baden in 1931.

After the Second World War, the town became the headquarter of the French occupants.

Baden-Baden nowadays?

Baden-Baden is a nice place to dwell. New spa resorts were created and a great opera, the Festspielhaus, opened in 1998. Be ready to combine relaxation, music and culture!

Baden-Baden and Culture

Do not miss the remains of the old Roman thermae located under today's Friedrichsbad spa resort! Their functioning will no longer have any secrets to you!

Do not forget to spend time at the Caracalla spa resort… just relax!

The ideal place for a walk is the Lichtentaler Allee which follows the Oos. Admire the bridges which span across the river and the elegant villas lining the alley!

Baden-Baden has one of the largest opera houses of Germany: the Festspielhaus! The concert hall has a capacity of 2500 persons.

The Festspielhaus presents a great season with four festivals composed by operas and classical music concerts. Every year, numerous great orchestras and famous performers succeed one another, including the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Diana Damrau, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Sonya Yoncheva, Cecilia Bartoli, …

The opera tickets for performances at Baden-Baden are highly sought-after, it is recommended to book them in advance.

Let Baden-Baden charm you!

Discover the Hohenbaden to relive the history of the city and enjoy the panoramic view of the plains of the Rhine!

Enjoy Baden-Baden spa resort and what the town has to offer, but most importantly, do not forget your opera ticket for the Festspielhaus!