Over the years, picturesque, mountainside town of Baden-Baden has earned the status of one of top spa resorts and popular tourist destinations in the region as well as the whole European continent. The closeness of nature, beautiful landscapes and all the interesting things to do will certainly make a visit to Southwest Germany a luxury trip worth to remember, both in terms of refreshing the body and rejuvenation of the mind. It’s a sight to see, to say the least.

The history of these parts can be traced as far back as the 9^th century BC, to first recorded human activity. The traditional values of this place and the influences of different cultures are well established here; although almost all the medieval infrastructure has been destroyed. However, the collective memory has remained as the historic traditions were cultivated, and even reflected in the spa business. You can visit the well-preserved ruins of antique Roman baths that will give you a unique insight into what relaxation looked like in the past.

Nowadays, the town is, above all, known precisely from its functionality as a health resort that is famous for curative and otherwise beneficial seltzer springs that are supposed to have a perfect temperature of 68℃ (about 154 °F) and have been used since the ancient times. There are also plenty of other fully operating spas around that can offer you truly a royal treatment as well. Brenners Park Hotel and Villa Stephanie and Caracalla Baths, for examples, are two of the most visited and luxurious. The latter is equipped with several swimming pools, hot and cold-water caves, nozzles, whirls and saunas — all driven by natural water springs.

Besides getting pampered or enjoying nature, there are many high-end activities that would make your time spent here more stylish and your vacation altogether more sophisticated. For starters, you could step into one of the oldest and most elegant casinos in the world. The Spielbank, as the casino is called, is furnished with beautifully designed interiors that enhance the atmosphere of the historic place as you enjoy all the typical entertainment it has to offer. That is if you meet the high standards for dress code. Over the years, the establishment was frequented by a number of famous people, including writers like Mark Twain and Fyodor Dostoevsky, who even wrote a book especially to be able to fund his favorite activities.

Perhaps to enhance your gaming or betting experience, you could visit the nearby horse-racing tracks in Iffezheim. During the horse-racing season, you might be able to catch the famous international racing competitions and have fun betting on the outcome. In terms of active recreation, sports enthusiasts will find themselves busy with lots of available options around the vast golf courses and tennis courts, as well as enjoying a variety of skiing disciplines to choose from in the winter. And in the evening, fancy clubs and cocktail bars should fulfill anyone’s need for a satisfying nightlife experience around here.

As you can see, there are many activities to take the advantage of in charming Baden-Baden, and even more to be discovered. Surely, this city will leave you with the feeling of being well taken care of. So, explore as much of this great city on your own as you can, as it will make up for an amazing and luxurious holiday that lifts the spirit and regenerates the body.