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Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, Germany

“The capital of the state of Hesse, Wiesbaden is a spa town on mineral springs that have been mined since Roman times”

Across the river from Mainz is the capital of the state of Hesse – Wiesbaden, one of Europe's oldest spa towns and one of Germany's richest cities. Many of the city's elegant buildings date back to the early 19th century, although 100 years later it has become a popular destination for the wealthy. Wiesbaden is famous for its natural hot springs and casino, where the famous Russian writer - Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoyevsky, once won and also lost a huge amount of money before he wrote "The Gambler" ("The Gambler". ). A 40-minute train ride from Frankfurt brings you to Wiesbaden, a beautiful place to stroll with its tree-lined streets, cobbled Old Town and lots of lovely green spaces. Every August, the Rheingau wine festival takes place in the center and offers a great opportunity to sample the region's finest wines.

- What to do in Wiesbaden? In the summer months, take the Nerobergbahn (a cogwheel railway that has been running since 1888) up the hill to Opelbad, where you can enjoy a drink on the restaurant's rooftop or take a dip in the Bauhaus-style lido bathhouse. , built in 1934. The site offers a beautiful panorama of the whole city, and on clear days you can even see Frankfurt.

- What to eat in Wiesbaden? The Weihenstephaner restaurant on Taunusstrasse is a Bavarian brasserie where guests sit together to enjoy cold beers. The menu here will satisfy both meat eaters (the pork served here is the best around) and vegetarians (try the Eier mit Grüne Soße or the eggs with Frankfurt green sauce).

- Enjoy a drink in Wiesbaden? Stop for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate at Maldaner, a traditional Viennese (Austrian) cafe on Marktstraße, open since 1850, which is extremely popular between mid-morning and afternoon. thanks to the pastries and cakes that fill the bar's long glass counter.

- What if only a very short time in Wiesbaden? Visit the Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme, a spa thermal bath built in 1920 and restored after 60 years to preserve some of the features of an Irish-Roman bath. Facilities include a Russian sauna, a Finnish sauna, a cold swimming pool and a warm bath sourced from Wiesbaden's second largest hot spring. Every Tuesday of the week is a nude bath, for women only.

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