Explore Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden is a spa town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, south-western Germany. Baden-Baden is one of the world,s best-known spa towns and one of the most popular places to visit in Germany because of it,s mild climate and hot springs. Baden Baden is also a popular destination for sports enthusiasts, with many golf and tennis clubs, as well as equestrian sports such as horse racing.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is German, but most people also speak English.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
An inexpensive meal for two at a local restaurant will be around 18€ (R359) and a three-course meal at an exclusive restaurant around 100€ (R1993).
Drinks
An inexpensive wine will be around 15$ (R275) and local beers are priced at 3$ (R55).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of aroun 4€ (R79) and 2€ (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Busses stop at most of the popular tourist destinations and cost around 4€ (R80) per person.

Things to do in Baden-Baden

The top attractions to visit in Baden-Baden are Lichtentaler Allee, MerkurBergbahn, Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank, Merkur Mountain Rails, and Museum Frieder Burda. Also visit The Kurgarten (Spa Garden), and Friedrichsbad and Caracalla Baths.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus
  • Ditherier
  • Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Europe need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.