Wiesbaden - one of the oldest thermal resorts in Europe, located on the north bank of the Rhine, just a stone's throw from Mainz, is the capital of the federal state of Hesse. In 1814, here spent time Goethe, and in 1860 - Dostoevsky, who lost all his savings in a local casino.

The Tourist Office is located on Marktstrasse, 6.

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How to get to Wiesbaden

The nearest airport is in Frankfurt. A taxi from the airport will cost 60 EUR. By train from Frankfurt (fare 6.25 EUR, travel time 20 minutes) and Cologne.

On the ferry that follows the route Cologne - Mainz, with a stop in Wiesbaden. Also ferries run from Frankfurt.

By car

By Autobahn A66 from Frankfurt or A3 from the Ruhr region. Travel time to Wiesbaden from Mainz about 15 minutes, from Frankfurt - about 30 minutes, from Cologne - 2 hours.

Weather in Wiesbaden

The climate is moderate. The average temperature in January is 0-2 ° C, in July 18-20 ° C.

Transport

Public transport is provided by buses. The ticket for one trip will cost 1.95 EUR, travel for a day - at 4.5 EUR.

Kitchen

The cuisine of the Hessen region is distinguished by the abundance of beer, meat and dairy products, and the traditional dishes are Spannferkel - roasted suckling piglet, Handkaes - a mixture of spicy cheese and sour cream sauce, and Schwaebische Kasespaetzle - dumplings in the form of a droplet with cheese and butter.

Termes and treatment in Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden has long been famous for its thermal springs. In the city there are more than 25 springs, the most famous of which are Kochbrunnen and Adlerquelle. And the historic bath of the Emperor Friedrich (Kaiser-Friedrich Therme), located in the heart of the city, was built in 1913. There are four saunas, a swimming pool and a jacuzzi in the term.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Wiesbaden

The Schlossplatz Palace Square, where the Duke's Palace is located, the Old Town Hall building of 1610, the New Town Hall building of 1887 and the Protestant church Marktkirche, built in 1852-1862. in the Gothic style.

On the funicular it is worthwhile to climb the Neroberg mountain, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the city. On the mountain there is the St. Elizabeth Church of the 19th century and the open swimming pool of Wilhelm Opel (Opelbad), built in 1933-1934. in the style of the Bauhaus.

In the monumental Kurhaus building, built in 1904-1907. in the style of neoclassicism is a casino where Mikhail Fedorovich Dostoevsky, during his trip to Wiesbaden in 1860, lost all his savings. Later one of the casino halls was named in his honor.

The interesting area is Luisenplatz, surrounded by neoclassical buildings, as well as the baroque Biebrich palace, owned by a ducal family and located on the banks of the Rhine. And culture lovers should visit the museum of the city (Museum Wiesbaden) with a collection of paintings from various eras, including collections of antiquities of the Duchy of Nassau.

Developments

The annual street festival Theatrium in June, the theater festival in May and the jazz festival in July. The Wine Festival of the Rheingau region, whose history has been counted for more than 30 years. Photos of Wiesbaden (14)