Unique Spa Resort Town Caters to Business and Pleasure

October 3, 2014

A pleasant Belle Époque ambiance with a 21st-century focus on spa, beauty, health, and wellness, combined with cultural pleasure of the highest level – Germany’s Baden-Baden thermal spa and resort town offers a refreshing escape from the chaos of bustling urban centers.

Perfect for conferences and business events, Incentives as well as holidays, Baden-Baden’s world-famous 360-year-old park and gardens “Lichtentaler Allee”, relaxing thermal water spas, high-class accommodation, and event facilities offer something for everyone.

Nestled at the foothills of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden was once the summer retreat of Europe’s 19th century elite. Frequent visitors included Queen Victoria, Napoleon III, and famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, who used Baden-Baden as a setting in Anna Karenina. Even today Baden-Baden attracts visitors from around the world with its elegant flair and stylish way of life. Spending a relaxing day either at the modern Caracalla Spa or the historic Roman-Irish “Friedrichsbad” to finally tempting lady fortune at the Versailles-inspired and most beautiful casino in the world , are timeless indulgences.

Today, visitors from the United States, France, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Asia, and the Middle East are drawn to Baden-Baden’s attractiveness not only for it’s exclusivity, but also as a Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Events destination. The 25,000-square-foot Convention Center is one of many facilities catering to events of all sizes.

Ms. Anne-Greth Paulus, Marketing Director at Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH, encouraged, “Anyone who attends a trade fair or business meeting in Frankfurt should add another two nights in Baden-Baden. Only 90 minutes by train and you will discover a different world. After another two days of a short leisure break in Baden-Baden you will return home and you will forget that you have ever been on a business trip.” Those looking to recharge their batteries after a demanding conference will find an array of revitalizing beauty, massage, and spa offerings.

Baden-Baden offers guests the chance to step into nature while offering visitors the opportunity to discover a charming town filled with exquisite boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, bistros, street cafés and coszy wine tavers, as well as museums - such as the Museum Frieder Burda or the Fabergé Museum, unique of its kind worldwide. Those looking for international brands won’t be disappointed either. “It is a very relaxing atmosphere to have a conference and then combine it with all the options you have here,” said Ms. Paulus. The area is also home to eight golf courses, horse racing facilities, Europe’s second-largest opera house, and winetasting in the nearby Rebland region.

Founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans, Baden-Baden is currently under consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a local airport, private shuttle service to Frankfurt, and train or road connections to Strasbourg, Basel, Heidelberg, and Stuttgart, Baden-Baden is a convenient and enjoyable destination for those looking for the perfect business or pleasure retreat.