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Located in Baden-Wurttembuer, Germany, on the western foothills of the Black Forest on the banks of the Oos River is the town of Baden-Baden. Situated in one of the most scenic areas of Germany, the many lively and vibrant Baden-Baden hotels provide luxury accommodation, fine dining and easy access to the healing waters of the famous thermal baths as well as to the many recreational opportunities offered by the Black Forest and surrounding hills.
The famous springs of Baden-Baden were know to the Romans and even the bath-conscious Roman Emperor Caracalla once came here looking for relief from his arthritic aches. During the middle Ages, the town fell into ruin and it wasn't until the 19th century when the Prussian queen visited the site to improve her health that the town became popular and a meeting place for celebrities. Many famous names have been associated with Baden-Baden including Queen Victoria, Wilhelm 1, Berlioz, Brahms, Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy.
With warm sunny summers and cold winters with lots of snow, the beautiful city of Baden-Baden is worth visiting at any time of the year. It also provides a perfect starting point for excursions into the neighboring area of Alsace and the cities of Strasbourg and Heidelberg and the famous wine growing areas and village of Rebland.
Baden-Baden is the most picturesque of all German bathing towns and is a tourist paradise with many wonderful shopping avenues, art museums and festivals. The shopping arcade on LichtenaleAllee is a welcome place for a stroll. Iffezheim, famous for horse racing, is a mecca for fans during spring and autumn when races are held while the 200 year old Spielbank casino is a popular destination for many tourists to this region. Baden-Baden hotels provide easy access to many of these tourist attractions and are in fact within walking distance.
Of course, Baden-Baden is all about the therapeutic spa waters and treatments. The springs, here, have been known for more than 2,000 years and their construction resembles that of the Roman baths of the 3rd century. The modern Caracalla Thermal Springs are rich in sodium chloride and comes from artesian wells 1,800 meters deep. Providing a large variety of indoor and outdoor bathing pools, massaging water sprays, rock grottos, neck showers and whirlpools, an outdoor area and picturesque castle gardens, guests will truly be able to relax and unwind and absorb the healing properties or the warm waters. Other facilities include sauna facilities, a children's play area and state-of-the-art solarium. The Roman-Irish baths provide a bathing tradition that is over 125 years old with warm air baths, thermal steam and the relaxing soap-and-brush massage. A Beauty-Farm and Lifestyle Boutique will tailor make any treatment and massage to ensure guests feel rejuvenated and leave stress-free.
Some of the finest hotels in Germany that have been graced by kings and queens, emperors and celebrities are to be found in Baden-Baden. Beautiful Baroque and Renaissance architectural styles are evident with many hotels dating back to the 19th century. 'Personality' hotels such as Der Kleine Prinz, the decor of which is influenced by the book 'The Little Prince' by the French author Antoine de Saint- Exupéry are unique to Baden-Baden.
Many luxury four and five-star Baden-Baden Hotels are situated close to the heart of the city. Providing fine conference and meeting facilities and within a few minutes walk of the Convention Center, business guests are well catered for as well. Set in beautiful park surrounds and with wonderful views of the spa gardens, internal courtyards or the famous Kraiserallee, Baden-Baden hotels provide all the luxury and atmosphere to encourage relaxation and total comfort.
Great care and attention to detail has been paid to renovating and restoring hotel accommodation to ensure that modern conveniences do not disturb the heritage and old-world feel of many hotels. Decorated in warm inviting colors, with antique furnishings and rich fabrics, guest rooms provide a haven of comfort. Modern services and conveniences include a mini-bar, TV with radio, telephone with voice mail and W-LAN. Non-smoking rooms are available on request. Marble bathrooms include shower and tub combination's, bathrobes, and scales and some even with have their own whirlpool or Jacuzzi.
Fantastic gourmet dining opportunities await guests to Baden-Baden Hotels. The Michelin star restaurant, The Imperial Restaurant, at the Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe serves delectable French cuisine in beautifully decorated surrounds. Gourmets from all over Germany come to Baden-Baden specially to feast at this one of a kind restaurant. Other restaurants serve regional and seasonal cuisine all with great pride and care. Excellent regional and international wines accompany the fine cuisine resulting in an unforgettable culinary experience.
Guests at Baden-Baden Hotels are spoilt for choice when it comes to recreational and leisure pursuits. Of course the public thermal baths are a major attraction but some hotels, like the Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe situated just outside the town, have their own private spa baths. However, many other wonderful leisure pursuits are available and these include hiking, horse riding, cycling and mountain climbing in the summer months while the Black Forest is the perfect setting for skiing and tobogganing in the winter. Golf and tennis are popular activities for guests at Baden-Baden hotels.
Baden-Baden hotels exemplify luxury and comfort and have successfully blended modern conveniences and old world heritage to provide the best of both worlds. As one of the premier holiday destinations in Germany with its fine spa baths, great scenery, leisure activities and gourmet dining, Baden-Baden hotels live up to their reputation as being amongst the best in the world.
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