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To Baden (Austria) On Your Own - How to Get There and What to See

Baden by Vienna is a small pearl of southern Austria, where, as in the German Baden-Baden, tourists seek, first of all, to improve their health in the healing thermal complexes with sulfur waters.
We, again ready to give some advice on organizing a wellness trip, will tell you how to get to Baden, what the baths in Baden offer tourists and what else is worth seeing in the city.

Austrian Baden (not to be confused with the German Baden-Baden, which also has famous baths), which is also sometimes called “Baden near Vienna” or “Baden near Vienna” (Baden bei Wien) is located 35 km south of the center of Vienna.

Since Baden is a very small city (only about 25 thousand people live here), direct transport links only connect it with the capital and some small towns in the area. If you are traveling from Budapest, Bratislava, another Austrian city, or from Vienna airport, then you will most likely have to change trains in the center of Vienna or somewhere along the way.

Due to the peculiarities of Vienna's public transport zones, the cost of travel by train, bus, and tram will be the same - 5.50 € (for 2016, check the OBB website for current information). A day ticket costs €12.10.

From Vienna

By train

The train is the easiest and fastest way to get to Baden on your own. But it is worth remembering that there are no train stations in the very center of Vienna - in the inner city. All stations are located a little further away - either to the south of the city, or to the north, closer to the river. But any Vienna train station can be easily reached by public transport - there are maps of the metro and trams.

Now about the train itself. The entire railway network in Austria is serviced by OBB, on whose official website you need to look for information.

Trains run regularly every half hour from 5:30 to 24, travel time is 27 minutes, depart from Vienna's main station Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is not far from the southern part of Belvedere Park.

By tram

If it’s a bit far to get to the station, you can take the Badner Bahn tram No. 515, which departs from the very center of the city - from the Vienna Opera. The tram runs from 5:40 to 23:12 with an interval of approximately 10 minutes (less frequently on weekends). Travel time is about an hour.

If it doesn’t matter to you where you depart from – from the center or from the station, then it is better to prefer the train. Travelers say that the scenery outside the window is not so picturesque - at least it is not worth the extra half hour of travel.

There is a detailed round trip schedule in pdf.

By bus

Bus number 360 departs from the same Vienna Opera in the direction of Gainfarn. The advantage is that it stops not only at the Baden railway station, but also at the thermal baths themselves. The bus runs 1-2 times per hour, travel time is about 40 minutes.

There is a detailed round trip schedule.

Where can I buy a ticket

Tram and bus tickets can be purchased at the ticket office near the Vienna State Opera or at Josefplatz in Baden. Train tickets are sold from vending machines at train stations and can also be purchased online.

As for the tram specifically, if you did not have time to buy a ticket in advance, you can do this from the machine in the tram itself after boarding. Please note that these machines only accept cash.

Baths in Baden

Roemertherme - this is where the small town near Vienna, one of many, has so much fame throughout almost the whole world. This is 3.5 thousand m2 of thermal pools with water from sulfur springs, spa rooms, saunas and relaxation rooms. The ancient Romans knew about the healing properties of Baden's sulfur springs and sulfur mud wraps, and the tradition of bathing here in order to improve health is still preserved.

Yellow gold is the name given to the thermal waters near Baden, which come to the surface from 14 springs 1 km deep at a temperature of 36°.

It is noteworthy that the building of the baths was built in the era of classicism under the leadership of the same architects who were involved in the construction of the Vienna Opera.

Even today, many small details remind us that the thermal complex was built on the site of an ancient outdoor swimming pool. The building itself is crowned by a glass roof without central supports - the largest in Europe.

Prices in the Romertherme baths

The cost of a standard ticket in Romertherm is 13.80€ for 3 hours and 17.40€ for the whole day for adults, 10.17€ and 14.50€ for youth 15-17 years old and 7.20€ and 10.40€ for children respectively. On weekends, admission costs a little more. The thermal baths also sell family tickets for different numbers of people.

Saunas, fitness center and massages are paid separately. Also in the thermal baths you can buy Day Packages on various themes - “Romantic day for two”, “Fitness day”, “Day of relaxation” and so on.

All prices can be viewed in detail. Price descriptions are also in Russian.

Address: Brusattipl. 4, 2500 Baden, Austria

How to get there: 15 minutes walk from the railway station

Opening hours: thermal baths from 10 to 22, every first Friday of the month - from 10 to 24, fitness center Mon-Fri from 7:30 to 22, Sat-Sun from 9 to 22, restaurant from 8 to 22.

Sights of Baden

Kurpark

After a healthy swim in the thermal baths, it’s time for a leisurely walk through the beautiful park, which contains a unique atmosphere of tranquility.

Everything here is decorated in the best Austrian traditions. Monuments to Franz Joseph and Strauss further serve as reminders of Austria's rich history and cultural heritage, live musicians often perform here in the summer, and the impressive Ondine Fountain is surrounded by tasteful flower beds.

Some places in the park offer beautiful views of the casino and the city itself. And even though there are always a lot of tourists in the park, it is still quite quiet and peaceful.

Casino

The casino in Baden is considered the largest in central Europe. It was opened back in 1934 in the Baden Kurhaus; later it was moved several times, re-opened and restored. Now the casino building is located 5 minutes walk from the thermal baths.

Entrance to the casino is limited, but you will need to have a passport or driver's license with you. Visitors are asked to adhere to a dress code: suits for men, cocktail dresses for women.

You can view the calendar of events.

Address: Kaiser Franz-Ring 1, 2500 Baden, Austria

Schedule: daily from 15 to 3 am

Grüner Markt

The beauty of living in a small Austrian town is that at the market you can always buy the most delicious products from local farms - vegetables, fruits, berries, cheeses, pumpkin and other oils, etc. All this is sold at the Gruner Markt. There is also a fish store here.

This whole belly festival is located just next to the Baden Tourist Information Center.

Neighborhoods of Baden

The surrounding area of ​​Baden is also full of unexpectedly interesting places. In the village of Mayerling, for example, there is a castle built in 1550. And this is not just another historical building, of which there are thousands in Austria - here in 1889, Crown Prince Rudolf, the son of Emperor Franz Joseph, shot himself with his 17-year-old mistress Maria von Vechera. This story is very strange and ambiguous, which historians have not been able to understand until now.

A little higher in the mountains is Heiligenkreuz Abbey, one of the largest medieval abbeys preserved in such good condition. The building will soon turn 900 years old - the abbey was founded in 1133.

It is also interesting that Baden is also a wine-growing region, so if you wish, you can diversify your vacation in Baden by visiting any of the dozens of wineries. The full list can be viewed. Some wineries are located just a couple of kilometers from the city.

Where to stay in Baden

Despite the fact that Baden is a very small city, the regular flow of tourists ensures the existence of a large number of hotels here. So if you want to stay here for a couple of days, you won’t have to constantly travel here from Vienna and back.

Surprisingly, accommodation even in the most pompous places - the Schloss Hotel, the Kurpark Hotel, etc. - is relatively inexpensive - 110-130 € for two per night as of November of this year. Accommodation in standard apartments or hotels will cost approximately 70-90 € for two.

Where to eat in Baden

Restaurant Akropolis

This restaurant is located a little further from the city center, but it’s definitely worth a walk here. They serve Greek cuisine, the prices are average (25-30 € for a good dinner per person), there is a menu in Russian.

Address: Helenenstraße 40, 2500 Baden, Austria

Working hours: Mon-Sat from 11 to 15 and from 17 to 24, Sun from 11 to 24

Clementine Cafe-Patisserie

Cafe Clementine, where your feet naturally go after a leisurely stroll through Kurpark, is proud of its delicious desserts and pastries.

Address: Mon, Wed-Sun from 8 to 19:30

Working hours: Mon, Wed-Sat from 8 to 19:30, Sun from 8 to 19:30

Cafe Central

With its unique character and rich history, Cafe Central is sure to please those who want to try simple Austrian cuisine. Another nice thing is that the prices here are not too high despite the fact that it is a tourist place.

Address: Hauptpl. 19, 2500 Baden, Austria

Working hours: daily from 8 to 20

If the name of a German town or village contains the word “bad”, you should know: this is a resort. And not just a place where you can have a good rest: people come here to also improve their health. The word “dietary supplement” does not mean “dietary supplement”. It can be compared to a “SPA”. Consequently, such a resort must have, if not baths, then at least pump rooms with healing mineral water.

Many of these towns, whose names have the prefix (or ending) “bad”, have been known since the times of the late Roman Empire. This article will talk about one of them. Baden-Baden is a resort in Germany, the most popular in Russia. Below we will tell you why.

The French call this town with a population of fifty-four thousand people “royal spa” - a royal resort. And the Germans proudly declare that Baden-Baden is the “summer capital of all of Europe.” One can argue about the last statement: the beaches in France are much more crowded with vacationers. But this is what Baden-Baden excels at: the opportunity to leisurely spend time away from the bustling crowd.

Where is the resort located

In the very southwest of Germany, near the sources of the Rhine, lies the Black Forest, translated from German as “Black Forest”. These are low but extremely picturesque mountains. They are spurs of the Alps. Among these natural beauties lies the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Its capital is Stuttgart, and its major cities are Mannheim, Karlsruhe and Freiburg. This land is borderland: from the west it adjoins France, and from the south - to Switzerland. This situation makes your stay in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg even more excursion-rich. After all, Strasbourg and the high Alps are an hour's drive away. The resort of Baden-Baden (Germany) is located on the western slopes of the Black Forest mountains, on both banks of the Os river. Where did the town get such a double name? The ancient Romans discovered it here. In the city you can see the ruins of ancient baths. And the fame of the local baths spread throughout the Roman Empire.

The settlement, which arose in the third century, was named Baden. When Germany reunited, people began to clarify in which land the resort was located. They said: “Baden is in Baden-Württemberg.” Eventually, the city officially changed its name in 1931. Now it sounds like a tautology. But it immediately becomes clear which resort we are talking about.

How to get there

Since 2013, the resort’s international airport began accepting regular flights from Russia. The carrier company Geman Airlines sends its planes from the capital Domodedovo. There are other options. You can get to Frankfurt or Stuttgart. In Germany, you can travel by rail relatively cheaply if you know a few secrets. Thus, a ticket “for the entire federal state of Baden-Württemberg”, valid for two hours, will cost you less than the “Stuttgart - Baden-Baden” ticket. An excellent autobahn network connects the city with Karlsruhe and Freiburg. The resorts of Baden-Baden have long left the city limits. After all, in small villages nearby there are also thermal springs. Clinics, swimming pools, and pump rooms were built on these springs. There is a bus service between the resorts.

History of Baden-Baden

We have already mentioned that the city owes its fame to the ancient Romans - great lovers of soaking in the thermal baths. At the dawn of our era, they built baths for wounded veterans on the banks of the Os. Later, a settlement grew here, which became known as Civitas-Aurelia-Aquenzis. The city became truly famous in 214, when Emperor Caracalla visited it. He really liked the local thermal waters. Imperial baths were built for Caracalla.

During the early Middle Ages, the baths were forgotten. But already in 1306 they were again put in order by the rulers of the burg of Badon (as the Roman Civitas-Aurelia-Aquenzis began to be called in the local dialect). During the Renaissance, when doctors began to prescribe treatment on the waters for “sluggish” patients and women who could not conceive a child, the city became so popular that a resort fee was introduced here (by the way, the first in all of Germany). The presence of mountains also attracted pulmonary patients. In the nineteenth century, the resorts of Baden-Baden became the “summer capital of Europe”, where all the high society flocked. A casino (the first in Germany) and other recreational infrastructure are being built here.

Russia and Baden-Baden

In the eighteenth century, the heir to the throne, Alexander Pavlovich, married a certain Louise. His wife, who went down in history under the name of Empress Elizaveta Alekseevna, among others, bore the title of Princess of Baden. Since the reign of Alexander the First, the fashion for “water” also came to Russia. Empress Elizabeth loved to go and visit her native places, to the resorts of Baden-Baden. And the whole Russian nobility followed her: the great princes Trubetskoy, Menshikov, Volkonsky, etc. Dignitaries, middle-class nobles and merchants who could afford to luxury at this resort did not lag behind them.

Many enterprising people bought real estate here - if not in the town itself, then in its surroundings. In the 19th century, Baden-Baden firmly entered Russian classical literature. He is mentioned in their works by Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Goncharov, Chekhov and Turgenev. Since the Russian community was large, the Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration appeared at the resort.

When to go to Baden-Baden

The climate on the slopes of the Black Forest is mild, with slight temperature fluctuations between seasons. Summer here is not hot. In July, the thermometer is usually at 15-20 ° C. It is not for nothing that the resorts of Baden-Baden are called the summer capital of Europe. The high tourist season here lasts from May to the end of September. But thanks to the thermal springs, you can come here all year round.

Baden-Baden: resort

The photographs of this wonderful place primarily represent various baths and health centers. What kind of illnesses are being cured in this amazing place, and what diseases are it contraindicated to go there with? As in the old days, they specialize in treating frayed nerves. All kinds of depression will be relieved here. They also effectively cure diseases of the lungs and upper respiratory tract, arthritis and arthrosis, female infertility, metabolic disorders, cleanse the body of toxins, and fight obesity. There are few contraindications. These are cardiovascular diseases during the period of complications and the presence of open wounds. But stroke patients also come here for treatment.

Where to improve your health

Baden-Baden is a resort within which there are twenty springs. The water temperature in some of them reaches +68.8° C. Some springs contain radon in a concentration of 35.7-44.5 nK/l. In addition, sodium chloride waters come to the surface of the earth here and are discharged into drinking pump rooms. The resort has many sanatoriums and clinics that provide their guests with accommodation, food and treatment. But it will also not be a problem to find board and shelter in some boarding house or hotel. Within the city, the most famous are the thermal treatment complexes “Thermal Baths of Caracalla” and “Friedrichsbad”. The effect of various types of hydrotherapy is supported there by massages, inhalations and procedures. The Max Grundig Clinic specializes in the treatment of psychosomatic illnesses. It is located on a hill, twelve kilometers from the city, among picturesque vineyards and forests. Forty kilometers from the resort is Bad Wildbad. It is also famous for its thermal springs and baths.

Baden-Baden (resort): reviews

Travelers from Russia claim that prices here are quite high. But the service provided in the clinics is simply first-class. In summer you can meet many celebrities on the streets of this city. You don’t have to be a patient of a clinic to visit the baths and pump room. But tourists still recommend consulting a doctor, because thermal waters can affect the functioning of the heart.

Baden is one of the best Austrian resort cities (not to be confused with the German Baden-Baden and Baden in Switzerland). It is located only 30 km from Vienna, so it is often called “Vienna’s Baden” or “Baden near Vienna” (Baden bei Wien). It must be said that this is not a new place on the map of Europe - the resort was here in ancient times, in the Roman Empire it was called the Baths of Pannonicae (Thermae Pannonicae). The Romans knew a lot about spa treatments, so they enjoyed relaxing in sulfur springs. Since the times of ancient Rome, the most popular Austrian spa resort has been ennobled and made year-round. Now in Baden there are fifteen baths, most of which (13) are warm, the water temperature in them is from 22 to 36 degrees. But what else can you do in Baden if you’re tired of soaking in the sulfur springs? We offer you a list of attractions in Baden that are worth a look.

Baden near Vienna © Dmitry A. Mottl

It must be said that Baden is rich in attractions: it offers holidaymakers the historic Kurhaus building, the largest casino in central Europe, the largest and most beautiful rose garden in Austria, and, of course, the emperor's castle. In addition, there are also many attractions in the vicinity of Baden: Raucheneck Castle, Chateau Weilburg, the ruins of Rauchenstein Castle, built in the 12th century, and two dozen other places that are worth seeing.

Streets of Baden © Andreas J. Resch

Beethoven House Museum

One of the most visited attractions in Austrian Baden is the house-museum of Beethoven, who spent some time at the local resort. Historians believe that it was here that a significant part of the Ninth Symphony and the famous composition “Ode to Joy” were written. As you might guess, the museum is located in the very place where the famous composer once stayed in 1821-1823. Visitors can visit Beethoven's bedroom and other living rooms in the house. Museum opening hours: daily except Mondays 10:00-18:00. Ticket price: €6. Address: Rathausgasse 10, Baden.

Beethoven's house in Baden © Karl Gruber

Rosary in Baden

If you are lucky enough to vacation in Baden during the summer months, then be sure to visit, which is located right here. The rose garden collection includes more than 20,000 rose bushes of various varieties.

Rosary in Baden © Karl Gruber

Kurpark in Baden

The Kurpark is a must-see attraction in Baden. In addition to a huge number of different plants, you can see very beautiful gazebos and pavilions here, and from Thursday to Sunday you can listen to concerts in the park. It is from the Kurpark Baden that most hiking trails leading to the famous Vienna Woods begin. Entrance to the park is paid - about €2.5 per person, a weekly pass will cost €10.

Kurpark in Baden © Karl Gruber

Roman baths in Badan

And, of course, the list of attractions in Baden near Vienna would not be complete without the sulfur baths. There are several thermal complexes in the city, all of them are approximately the same. All of them offer a high level of service and qualified doctors. But if your goal is not targeted treatment of some diseases, then it is best to go to the famous Roman Baths of Baden (Romertherme). These days, the thermal baths are a whole spa complex, where in addition to sulfur baths you will be offered beauty services and even a small water park with mineral water. They are open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, there are sessions for 2-4 hours, but you can buy a ticket for the whole day or a subscription for a week. The price of a session is from € 13-16 for a three-hour session, depending on the day of the week. If you are staying at a hotel Thermenvilla Gutenbrunn(from €98 per day), you can visit the Roman Baths of Baden for free. Address: Brusattiplatz, 4.

Roman baths in Badan © Wolfgang Glock

Baden is a stunning resort city where you can not only improve your health, but also enjoy the most interesting sights.

The small town of Baden is known far beyond the borders of Austria. About 25 thousand people live here, but the same or even more tourists come here every year. And here are the sights you can see here.

St. Stephen's Church(Pfarrplatz 9)

The church's roots go back to 1312, when the foundation of the future temple in honor of the holy martyr Stephen was laid. The Gothic style church is very beautiful! The painting “The Martyrdom of St. Stephen” on the main altar and the unique organ, as well as the 64-meter Gothic bell tower that crowns the temple, are impressive. Thus, the temple is visible from almost anywhere in the city, and the church is a symbol of Baden.

Rauenstein Castle

The castle was built in the 12th century, but today the structure is almost unrecognizable. Today, only ruins remain of the once luxurious castle, but, nevertheless, it is still very interesting here! As for the history of the castle, it is known that the construction of the structure was carried out by members of the Babenberg dynasty of margraves. But later the castle was taken over by robber knights, who kept local residents in fear and constantly plundered neighboring villages (at least, such rumors and legends go around). The reign of the robbers ended when they captured the wife of Emperor Frederick III. The ruler went to the “den” of the bandits in battle, and, returning his wife, ordered the castle to be destroyed and the knights expelled.

Beethoven's House

The house can be found at Rathausgasse 10. It was in this house that the great Austrian composer Ludwig van Beethoven liked to stay from 1821 to 1823, when he visited Baden to meet his high-ranking patrons and friends. By the way, while in this house, Beethoven created one of the most famous works, “Solemn Mass,” and also finished creating the Ninth Symphony. So, the house is remarkable in every sense. They say that when the composer came to Baden, the house was shaking - the entire city's musical elite gathered to visit the master. Today the house has become a museum, preserving traces of the work of the great composer: furnishings, furniture and decorations give an excellent idea of ​​how people of art lived in the 19th century.

Mayerling Castle(Mayerling, 3)

There are many legends about this beautiful yellow building with a red tiled roof. Perhaps because the castle was built a long time ago, in 1136 in the village of Mayerling, 15 km from Baden. Next to the building there was a church, which belonged to Heiligenkreuz Abbey for about 7 centuries. In the 19th century, the building came into the possession of the Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Rudolf, who converted the building into a hunting lodge, combining three different buildings into one two-story structure. The building is known for some of the bloody events that took place in it - the same Prince Rudolf and his mistress, Baroness Mary von Vetsera, were killed in the castle. It is interesting that the circumstances of the tragedy are still not entirely clear, since the capital’s court ordered the destruction of all witness testimony and papers in this case. But it is assumed that the prince, who was suffering from terrible depression, shot his lady of his heart, and then shot him in the temple. After the death of his son, Rudolf's father gave the order to convert the hunting lodge into a church. And recently, the castle has housed a museum that tells about the life and activities of the prince.

Arnulf Rainer Museum of Art(address: Josefsplatz 5)

This is perhaps one of the most interesting museums in the city. It is located in the building of the “Franz Bath” and invites guests to enjoy the works of the famous 20th century Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer, a master of surrealism and abstractionism. You can stand over his paintings for hours - they are so unusual. Art historians believe that the fact that at the end of his life the master began to gravitate towards abstract art indicates that he suffered from terrible depression, and, in addition, the artist was in constant anticipation of the end of the world. The war also took a toll on Reiner. All this together greatly influenced his painting style. At the exhibition you can see early drawings made in pencil, lithographic works, as well as works in the style of silk-screen printing and drypoint.

Park Kurpark(address: Kaiser Franz-Ring)

An absolutely amazing park, where the great composers Johann Strauss the Father and Joseph Lanner once played their concerts. In honor of the musicians, there are monuments in the park, as well as fountains, which can be observed while walking through the green and extremely romantic area. Every year the park hosts concerts and open-air theater festivals, as well as fairs with numerous entertainments.

Gumpoldskirchen Castle

The Baroque castle is located in the village of Gumpoldskirchen, 6 km from Baden. The building on the market square is considered the guest house of the Teutonic Order. The castle dates back to 1241, and in the second quarter of the last century the fortress was significantly expanded and restored. Since 1938, the fortress belongs to the Research Institute of Viticulture (since the village is famous for its vineyards), but at the end of the war the castle was converted into a nursing home. Since 1999, the castle has been operating as a hotel.

Address: Kirchenplatz 4, Gumpoldskirchen

Ebreichsdorf Castle

The castle is located in the village of Ebreichsdorf, which is a 15-minute drive from Baden. The first mention of the building dates back to 1294. Over the long years of its existence, the building has changed its appearance and owners more than once, but today, after the last restoration in the post-war years in the middle of the last century, the castle finally came into the possession of the Drache-Wartinberg family. The castle consists of a three-story palace with a hipped roof and a chapel of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Gothic style. The structure is impressive with its lancet windows with relief decorations at the corners. The castle's stained glass windows depict biblical scenes, which are today moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is worth noting that the castle is located in an extremely picturesque place - it is surrounded by a wonderful English garden, and there is a lake nearby.

Address: Schlossplatz 1, Ebreichsdorf

Austrian Baden is famous all over the world for its mineral springs; thousands of tourists from all over Europe and the CIS countries come to the resort for their healing properties. The nature of this area is extremely rich and picturesque - dozens of parks, wonderful gardens and the famous Vienna Woods surround the city on all sides. For several centuries, Baden has been one of the best health resorts.

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The city is located in Lower Austria, has a long and interesting history, and its guests at different times were royalty and prominent artists. Roman emperors came to the resort to improve their health, sometimes spending the entire summer here in their personal residences. Beethoven hoped that the healing waters of Baden would restore his hearing, so he often rested in these places. For many years the picturesque lakes of Baden were a favorite holiday destination among representatives of the Habsburg dynasty.

Most of the city's buildings were built in the 19th century, they are made in the Biedermeier style - this direction appeared during the restoration of Baden after the attack of the Turks. According to the designs of the architect Joseph Kornheisel, the city was completely restored and received the name Biedermeierstadt. Baden near Vienna is another frequently used name for the city. Baden is indeed very close to the capital; they even have a common tram line.

A holiday at one of the best resorts in Vienna will leave wonderful memories of picturesque sights, give you strength, and improve your health and well-being. The Roman Baths, one of the best in the area, are open to tourists all year round. In total, there are fifteen baths in the city, indoor and outdoor. The temperature of the thermal springs varies from +22 to +36 degrees, their water is extremely rich in calcium.

It is rightfully considered the best thermal resort in Austria, but during your trip you should also find some time for cultural recreation - visiting museums and ancient attractions is a must! In addition to ancient palaces and castles, in the surrounding area there are dozens of small hunting villages and villages with colorful houses and chapels, gardens and well-kept parks. Life in the city passes slowly, in harmony with wonderful nature.

Tourists travel from Vienna to Baden by S-Bahn trains, which depart daily from Vienna railway station. Travel time is 20-30 minutes. Intercity trams run every fifteen minutes, and buses run every hour.

Weather in Baden.

Baden is located in a warm temperate climate, which is ideal for ripening vineyards. There are rarely droughts in the area, the air is always fresh and clean, even in the hottest summer months there is a slight pleasant coolness. The average air temperature in summer is +18-24 degrees, in winter it drops to +2-4 during the day, and to -2 at night.

The height of the holiday season in Baden is summer - at this time the climate in the area is very mild and warm, making it as comfortable as possible for swimming in thermal baths and relaxing on the lakes. Summer sees the greatest amount of precipitation, but it will not be an obstacle to travel. In spring and autumn the region is warm and it rarely rains. In winter, the weather in Baden is cool, with night temperatures sometimes dropping below zero. The low tourist season is from October to March.

What you must do in Baden!

1. First of all, you should enjoy the thermal springs of Baden and visit several baths. If time permits, try a course of wellness therapy and massage.

2. If you are relaxing in the fall, it’s time to cleanse and tone your body. Take a course in wine therapy, which is very popular in Baden!

3. Not far from the city stretches the picturesque Helenental valley, near it you will find the ruins of the ancient castle of Raucheneck, built in the 12th century. This place is famous for its unique ancient architecture.

4. Visit Beethoven's residence, where the great composer spent many months enjoying the wonderful landscapes of Austria.

5. And if you love art, go to the Baden City Theater for one of the wonderful productions.

Transport, shopping and cuisine in Baden.

The most convenient way to get around Baden is on foot or by bicycle, as the city is quite small. You can rent a bike from Windrad, their office is located at the train station. It is convenient to get from one thermal spring to another by bus. In small Baden there are enough hotels and hotels, most of them are 4-star hotels.

There are few places for shopping in Baden; there are no large shopping centers or boutiques in the city, but only small shops where tourists buy souvenirs and gifts from their vacation. However, for fans of shopping in Austria there are many excellent shopping tours that take place in different cities and federal states of the country. From Baden, head to the commune of Parndorf; in local boutiques you will find fashionable clothes and shoes, and fine jewelry.

A trip to Baden is a great opportunity to try all the delicacies of Austrian cuisine. Austrian food is not only satisfying, but also very healthy. A traditional Austrian lunch necessarily includes soup, a hot meat dish and dessert. Local residents prefer beef, pork and veal, but are not averse to dining on deliciously cooked trout or carp. It is customary to drink wine or beer during meals.

Austrian desserts have become very famous in the world: traditional strudel, chocolate cakes and cakes, and aromatic sweets. And, of course, an integral part of Austrian culture is coffee. There are dozens of cozy coffee shops in big and small cities.

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Ludwig van Beethoven had health problems all his life and was forced to constantly undergo treatment and visit one health resort or another. The composer visited Baden very often, working at his residence for months. Today, Beethoven's house houses a museum, very popular among tourists in Baden.

The rooms of the mansion contain antique interior items, personal belongings of the composer, drawings, books and documents. Here you will learn the interesting history of the building itself, as well as interesting facts about Beethoven’s life at the resort. The museum has a gift shop where they sell memorabilia and cute trinkets.

Just a few kilometers from the city, Heiligenkreuz Abbey is a must-see! The abbey belongs to a rare order of Cistercians. The teachings of the order were based on asceticism: members of the brotherhood categorically reject unnecessary beauty and unnecessary benefits, which was reflected in the design of the building. This is one of the oldest abbeys in Europe, its history began in 1113, and today a priceless relic is kept here - a cross with fragments of the Holy Cross. On the territory of the abbey it is worth visiting the ancient church, it was built in the Gothic and Romanesque styles. Be sure to check out the meeting hall and the monastery library, which contains more than 50 thousand volumes of rare books on theology.

Like many resort towns, Baden has an excellent casino, the largest in Europe - up to 1000 people can play there at the same time. The most popular games here are American roulette, poker and blackjack. There are restaurants and bars on the casino premises.

Roman Baths is a huge SPA complex with modern medicine and progressive cosmetology services. The large thermal complex is equipped with a perfect air conditioning system, there are sports and children's pools, saunas and massage rooms.

Travelers come to Baden to relax at the wonderful thermal resort, one of the oldest in Europe. In addition to fifteen baths, the city has many health centers and hospitals. The unique chemical composition of the water in the thermal springs of Baden has a healing and strengthening effect. The city has two open-air baths and thirteen warm indoor ones, the water temperature in them reaches +35 degrees. The most popular springs are located at the base of Mount Kalvarienberg.

The Kursaal is the oldest complex of thermal springs in Austria; sulfur baths were taken here during the Roman Empire. In the Kursaal, ancient methods and recipes for healing are still used. If you are planning a vacation in Baden, be sure to visit this source.