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- Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden
The playground of Europe's royalty and aristocracy in the early
1800s, Germany's famed holiday resort town of Baden-Baden, in the
heart of the Black Forest, still draws thousands of tourists who
come to relax in the waters and gamble in the casino.
With a name that means 'Bathing Bathing', you would expect that
to be the focus of the town, and you'd be right! The Friedrichsbad
bathhouse has been the scene of much pampering for over 120 years.
Those seeking rest and recuperation on holiday still enjoy its
steamy marble confines, soaking in mineral water in the nude. Male
and female facilities remain separate, and the roughly three-hour
bathing routine follows a strict regimen of showers, hot-air
blasts, steam baths and massages.
Nearby are the equally famous Baths of Caracalla, which features
indoor and outdoor waterfalls, swimming pools and jacuzzis. The
complex houses a 2,000-year-old Roman bath, once used by the
Emperor Caracalla. The Baden-Baden casino was built in the 1850s in
the style of the Palace of Versailles, and is worth seeing while on
holiday, even for those who do not gamble. Baden-Baden is also home
to several art museums, a concert hall, and the Castle
Hohenbaden.
Information & Facts
Language
German is the official language. English is also widely
spoken and understood.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents.
ATMs and exchange bureaux are widely available. The major credit
cards are becoming more widely accepted in many large shops, hotels
and restaurants, although Germans themselves prefer to carry cash.
Travellers cheques are best cashed at exchange bureaux, as banks
often won't change them. The quickest and most convenient way to
change money is to obtain cash from one of the ATM machines that
are ubiquitous features on all German streets. Banks are closed on
weekends, but exchange bureaux at airports and main railway
stations are open daily from 6am to 10pm.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last
Sunday in October).