Baden-Baden, Germany｜Soak in Ancient Roman Springs & Slow Life by the Black Forest

Baden-Baden, 🇩🇪 a spa town on the northern edge of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, nestled in the Oos Valley, backed by green hills and facing clear waters. Famous since Roman times for its 69°C healing thermal springs, it was hailed as the "Summer Capital of Europe" by nobility in the 19th century. This is not only Germany’s top spa resort but also a fairy-tale town where Renaissance architecture, Europe’s largest amusement park, and forest trails blend luxury with nature.

♨️ Spa Experience: From Ancient Roman Baths to "Forget the Whole World"
🌟 Friedrichsbad:
Travel through 2,000 years of bathing rituals under a Renaissance dome built on Roman ruins, experiencing 17 bathing steps! A 54°C sauna steams your whole body, followed by a soak in a 36°C thermal pool, then a jump into an 18°C cold plunge pool, ending wrapped in a hot towel in a daze. Mark Twain once said after bathing here: "In 20 minutes, you forget the whole world!"

🌟 Caracalla Spa:
A glass-domed water park for the whole family, a 4,000㎡ modern spa! Indoor and outdoor thermal pools, whirlpool massage corridors, a starry sky pool surrounded by Roman columns. In winter, soak in the outdoor pool while watching snow fall on the Black Forest—romance at its peak.

🏰 Must-Visit Attractions: Amusement Park, Tree-Lined Avenue & Sunset from the Mountain Top
🌟 Lichtentaler Allee Amusement Park
Germany’s oldest amusement park, with crystal chandeliers reflecting off Baroque gilded domes. Order a dark beer, sit in the arcade, and mimic the frustrated expressions of literary greats for a photo.

🌟 Lichtentaler Allee Tree-Lined Avenue
The locals’ “heart road” for morning runs and dog walks. Stroll 2.5 km along the Oos River, passing 300 species of trees and a rose garden, ending at a 124-year-old monastery. On weekends, street musicians often play the cello; buy a pretzel and sit on a bench pretending to be Brahms.

🌟 Take the Merkur Mountain Cable Car for Panoramic Views
Ride the steep 54° cable car to the summit for views over the Rhine River and the spires of Strasbourg, France.

🍖 Baden on the Palate: Pork Knuckle with Dark Beer, Mixed with French Desserts
🌟 Hearty German Dinner: Head to an old town restaurant and order roasted pork knuckle, crispy on the outside and tender inside, served with sauerkraut and a liter of dark beer—20 euros per person to eat your fill.
🌟 Coffee Lover’s Bonus: Next to the amusement park, a café serves Napoleon III’s favorite raspberry cake, perfectly sweet, paired with Alsace white wine for an instant aristocratic vibe.

🚗 Nearby Excursion: Enter a French Fairy Tale Town in 1 Hour
🌟 Colmar: Just a 60 km drive! In the Alsace wine region, the “Little Venice” canals reflect half-timbered houses, a real-life version of Howl’s Moving Castle!