Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on the western foothills of the Black Forest, on the banks of the Oos river, in the region of Karlsruhe. Population: 53,000 (1999).

Sights

• Kurhaus, the casino
• Old Castle "Hohenbaden", built in 1102, a ruin since the 15th century
• New Castle, former residence of the margraves of Baden
• The famous "Festspielhaus"
• Ruins of Roman baths, ca. 2000 years old, excavated in 1847
• Stiftskirche (a church), including the tombs of fourteen margraves of Baden
• "The Paradise" (Paradies), an Italian style Renaissance garden with lots of trick fountains
• Mount Merkur with Cable Railway and observation tower