Wiesbaden

The water temperature is about 66 °C.

Former Hotel Rose at Kranzplatz, it was the greatest hotel in Wiesbaden.

Since 1946: Hessian State Parliament building (Hessischer Landtag).

Protestant Market Church

Neo-Renaissance façade.

of 1753

The Biebrich Palace is a Baroque residence (Schloss) in the borough of Biebrich in the city of Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany. Built in 1702 by Prince Georg August Samuel of Nassau-Idstein as the summer residence, it served as the ducal residence for the independent Duchy of Nassau from 1816 until 1866.

This is a water ballast funicular railway. It is the last and the only water ballast funicular train in Germany. You can get tickets from the ticket controller. This can also be a good starting point for a hike in the Taunus forest.

View from the terrace of the lions.

and 'experience hollow' (Erlebnismulde)

It has five golden domes. Its common local name Griechische Kapelle, "Greek chapel".

Von Richthofen famously flew a red Fokker Tri-plane in which he made 80 aerial kills during the First World War. He became the leading fighter pilot of his age in the fledgling "art" of aerial combat, the ace of aces. Recent forensic study indicates he was killed by an Australian soldier's rifle shot during a low-level dog fight. Von Richthofen is buried here along with other family members, relocated from Berlin. As a result of de-emphasizing Germany's militaristic history, many locals do not know of von Richthofen's presence in their community. Enter the Sudfriedhof ("Southern") Cemetery on Siegfriedring Strasse. After you enter under the arches turn right on the gravel path. Just past the buildings on the right there is a semi-circular gravel path that enters the Westhain Section. Follow the path counter-clockwise about 40 yards (35 m) to the most northwestern point on the semi-circle (there is a map on the wall under the arched cemetery entrance, although the von Richthofen family graves are not marked on it). Manfred, Lothar, and other family members rest on the left side of the path, commemorated with a large stone family marker and individual stone markers in the ground. Manfred and Lothar both received the highest German military honor of its time: the order "pour le Mérite".

A 13.5-m-high stone obelisk and beautiful view to Rheingau.

A great swimming pool on Wiesbaden’s own hill the Neroberg Mountain.

A climbing park that features obstacles to be navigated individually or with accompanying guests. Obstacles and routes vary in difficulty and intensity.

for a great view overlooking Wiesbaden. You can either drive up and park near the top, take the Nerobergbahn (Nerobergbahn) (cable car) up to the top from Nerotal (Street off the end of Taunus St and Nerotal) or simply walk up. There is a quite frequent bus service from both the railway station (Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof) and the bus stop next to Kurhaus to the Mountain Railway`s lower terminus (Prices: adults €2.50 one way, €3.30 return. Hop on line 1 to Nerotal and leave at the final stop, which is right next to the mountain railway. Children €1.25 one way, €1.65 return. See their flyer for further details (timetable, group fares, etc.).

Wiesbaden is famous for its spas.

If you like sauna and wellness you really have to plan one day for relaxing at the Irish-Roman Bath in the city centre. This old spa (clothing free) lets you feel like Caesar with its old Roman frescoes and its four saunas, swimming pool and whirlpools.

– Bathing area with indoor pool 435 m2 and outdoor pool 450 m2, with water massage recliners. Sauna area with fireplace sauna, sauna loft, adventure shower, lodge sauna, crystal sanarium, Finnish sauna, crushed ice fountain/cold water basin, steam bath, adventure shower, mental relaxation sauna and whirlpool.

Traditional Thai massage. A bit pricier than Thailand, but €18 will buy you a half-an-hour back, neck and shoulder massage. Be prepared for a bit of back cracking! They have private "booths" separated only by hanging sheets, but you will find the atmosphere inside quiet and relaxing. It is imperative to tell them beforehand if you have any medical conditions. At the end of your massage they bring you a cup of jasmin tea and a hot cloth for your neck and shoulders which is very refreshing! You are also supplied with a clean set of clothes (loose-fitting pants and a t-shirt) to wear during the massage.

It usually produces plays only in German, however offers operas in their original languages. One of the top tier theaters in Germany.

WELT brings the world of English language theater to Wiesbaden

a wonderful arthouse movie theater. The selection is great as they show films from different countries, usually not dubbed (subtitles are hardly known in Germany). Free seating for €7 every day.

It plays English movies, on Tuesdays. It's one company but they have three buildings across the city. English movies usually play at the one in the city centre. Their program is available online. Look out for posters with OV (Original Version) or OmU (Original mit Untertiteln).

Take a unique Guided Walking Tour with the Wiesbaden Magic History Tour. Learn about Wiesbaden’s many historic spots (Palace Square, Market Church, State Theater, Kurhaus and Casino, Roman Gate,) be amazed by several clever magic tricks and get the inside scoop on local bars and restaurants. The English-speaking tour finishes at a local pub for a complimentary drink.

Start from Schloss Biebrich the hike down the Rheingau and Middle Rhine Valley.