[2025 Baden-Baden ] Travel Guide for Caracalla Therme (Updated Apr)

✨A thousand years at a glance: Step into a dreamlike time in Baden-Baden, Germany Hey everyone👋, today I must take you on a virtual tour of the jewel of southwestern Germany—Baden-Baden! This city is like a pearl gently wrapped in history, exuding a unique charm. Every inch of land holds a story, and every corner is full of flavor. 🏛️ Tracing back to the past, exploring the historical context More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Romans set foot on this land and were surprised to discover gushing hot springs. The warm spring water is rich in various minerals, like a gift from the earth. They built luxurious baths here, and the legendary story of Baden-Baden began. In Latin, "Baden" means bathing, and this city is inherently linked to hot springs. Time flows, and Baden-Baden gradually prospered in the Middle Ages, becoming an important hub for regional trade and cultural exchange. Walking through the old town, the stone roads wind and twist, and the houses along the streets retain the ancient style of the Middle Ages. The mottled walls and carved window sills silently tell the story of the old days. In the 19th century, Baden-Baden ushered in its highlight moment. It transformed into a holiday paradise favored by European nobles, attracting royal family members and social celebrities from various countries. Napoleon III, the Tsar of Russia, and others have lingered here. For a time, luxury hotels and theaters sprung up, and luxury and elegance collided and blended here, injecting a unique temperament into the city. 💧 Hot springs, a warm gift flowing for thousands of years Hot springs are the soul of Baden-Baden and its world-renowned signature. There are many hot spring baths scattered throughout the city. The most famous Friedrichsbad is a veritable temple of hot spring culture. Stepping into it is like stepping into the mysterious world of ancient Rome. The huge dome, retro stone pillars, and mosaic murals all demonstrate the weight of history. Here, people take off their fatigue and immerse themselves in the hot spring water at about 40°C, feeling the intimate contact between the minerals and their skin. After soaking in the hot springs, lie down in the relaxation room, listen to soft music, and feel completely healed. There is also the Caracalla Spa, which perfectly combines modern facilities with hot springs. There are multiple indoor and outdoor hot spring pools for you to choose from. When night falls, soaking in the open-air hot spring, you can look up at the starry sky, which is extremely romantic. 🏞️ Nature and art, a poetic habitat Gently embraced by nature, the Black Forest is close at hand. The dense forest, gurgling streams, and scattered wooden houses are like a world in a fairy tale. Walking along the forest path, breathing the fresh air, and listening to the birds singing, the worries of the world instantly dissipate. Baden-Baden is such a city, where history and modernity, luxury and tranquility, nature and art are perfectly integrated. It has precipitated a unique charm in the long river of time, waiting for you to personally unveil its mysterious veil and experience its myriad styles.

Baden-Baden is a city in the state of Baden-Württemberg, located in southwestern Germany. Baden-Baden has many attractions worth visiting. Here are some recommendations: Hot Springs - Friedrichsbad: The oldest bathhouse in Baden-Baden, it has been in operation since 1877. The interior is decorated in the style of ancient Roman bathhouses, with 17 different rooms offering Roman baths and Irish steam baths. The central public bath is mixed-gender and requires nudity, and is open to women only on Tuesdays.  - Caracalla Spa: Built between 212 and 216 AD, this ancient Roman public bathhouse is now highly modernized, with 20,000 square meters of bathhouses, as well as a library, arena, walking paths, and gym. The bathhouse has cold, warm, and hot baths, steam rooms, and changing rooms.  Historical Buildings - Neues Schloss: One of the iconic buildings of Baden-Baden, it has a unique architectural style and has witnessed the city's historical changes. From the castle, you can overlook the entire city and the surrounding scenery. The interior may display exhibits related to local history and culture.  - Altes Schloss: With a long history and an ancient and elegant architectural style, it is an important symbol of Baden-Baden's history and culture. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, making it a great place for photos. The architectural structure and decorative details are worth savoring. Natural Scenery - Black Forest: Baden-Baden is located on the western edge of the Black Forest, which is densely forested with pine and fir trees. Visitors can hike or bike through the forest, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the natural beauty. You can also find clear streams, tranquil lakes, and various wildlife in the forest.  - Oos Valley: A river valley that runs through the city, with clear water and beautiful scenery on both banks. Walking or biking along the valley, you can feel the tranquility and beauty of Baden-Baden, enjoy the unique valley scenery, and see some ancient bridges and riverside buildings.  Culture and Art - Baden-Baden Opera House: One of Germany's important opera houses, it regularly hosts world-class concerts and opera performances. The architectural style is grand and magnificent, with luxurious interior decorations and excellent acoustics. Even if you don't watch a performance, visiting the opera house itself is a treat.  - Kaiser Friedrich Museum: Houses a large collection of artworks and artifacts related to the history and culture of Baden-Baden. Through the exhibits, you can gain a deeper understanding of the city's development and cultural heritage. It is a great place for art lovers and history researchers.

| Guide oriented.📍Arrival: You can take bus No. 205 directly to the entrance of the bathhouse from Baden-Baden train station 💰Price: 2 hours 19 euros/3 hours 23 euros/full ticket 31 euros I bought a three-hour ticket, ate and drank something in between😋, and felt the time was just right. The front desk reception is very warm and friendly, and will tell you how to use the wristband. The changing area is a partition for each person, which can be locked from the inside. After changing into a swimsuit, lock the clothes you have changed. Barefoot (or bring your own slippers) + swimsuit (if you want to experience the sauna, you also need to wrap a towel first) + towel. The wall indicates that you need to take a shower before entering the bathhouse. After entering the bathhouse, the left side is the lounge area, the front is the hot spring area, the right side is the dining area, and the stairs next to it lead to the sauna area. The sauna entrance says no photos and clothes free. I happened to see someone coming out of it, and quickly turned around and went downstairs. If you don't want to experience the sauna, you can just not go upstairs, and you don't have to worry about seeing anything downstairs. The large pool in the middle of the hot spring area is at room temperature, there is a hot water pool♨ and a small cold water pool on the left, and the outdoor🍃 is on the right of the large pool, you don't need to open the door and run over shivering, he has turned the door into a curtain, the water pool under the curtain is connected to the outdoor water pool, as long as you enter the water pool, you can walk outside by lifting the curtain in the water. Each water pool indoors and outdoors has its own small features, this depends on personal preference to choose the water pool.