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Tourist Information

Die Wiesbadener Tourist Information bietet sich allen Wiesbadenern, (Durch-) Reisenden und Touristen als erste Anlaufstelle für alles rund um das volle Wiesbaden-Erlebnis an! Dafür stehen die Mitarbeiter der "T-Info" allen Interessenten telefonisch sowie vor Ort, Marktplatz 1, zur Verfügung.

Serviceangebot der T-Info

• Informationen zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in Wiesbaden und im Rheingau
• Hotelreservierungen
• Ausflüge und Besichtigungen
• Wanderungen und Stadtrundfahrten
• Schifffahrten auf dem Rhein
• Informationen zum öffentlichen Nahverkehr
• Kartenvorverkauf für die großen Veranstaltungshäuser (Theater, Konzerte, Kabarett, Ausstellungen - zahlreiche kulturelle Veranstaltungen in Wiesbaden und der Region können hier gebucht werden)
• Karten für Konzerte und Musicals in ganz Deutschland
• Souvenirs und Geschenkideen (kleine Mitbringsel, exklusive Geschenke, Wein oder Sekt - in der Wiesbadener Tourist-Information gibt es sowohl klassische Produkte als auch kreative Geschenkideen)

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• Montag bis Samstag 10 bis 18 Uhr

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Wiesbaden trifft sich

Neugestaltung der T-Info 2023

Wir freuen uns sehr über die Neugestaltung unserer Tourist Information (TI) und möchten hiermit unsere Gäste noch persönlicher willkommen heißen. Dazu laden wir Sie ein, in unserer neuen Lounge Platz zu nehmen und in die Geheimtipps der Region einzutauchen.

Schon seit einer ganzen Weile stärken wir das Thema Regionalität durch enge Kooperation mit Manufakturen aus Wiesbaden und der Region. Hierbei geben wir gerade kleinen Manufakturen eine Präsentationsfläche in der TI, nehmen hierfür Produkte auf Kommission ab, erweitern damit unser Sortiment und haben öfters einen Wechsel in der Angebotspalette. 

Selbstverständlich denken wir ebenso an die Kulturschaffenden in Wiesbaden und bieten ihnen durch die digitalen Bildschirme eine Präsentationsfläche parallel zum Ticketverkauf über alle gängigen Systeme deutschlandweit.

Durch diese Wahrnehmung bei Gästen und Bürgern der Stadt entsteht ein permanenter Austausch auch über die klassischen touristischen Themen hinaus. Für uns ist hier der Netzwerkgedanke ein entscheidender.

Zusätzlich haben wir die Kampagne "Wiesbaden trifft sich in der TI" ins Leben gerufen, die Sie über den unten stehenden Link erreichen.

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Tourist Information

In the modernly designed premises of the Wiesbaden Tourist Information at Marktplatz 1 you can get detailed information. We look forward to your visit.

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Information, branch office at the central station.

The Wiesbaden Tourist Information offers itself to all Wiesbadeners, (through) travelers and tourists as the first contact point for everything around the full Wiesbaden experience! For this purpose, the employees of the "T-Info" are available to all interested parties by telephone as well as on site.

We are certified by "Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All) and convince with a variety of tourist information as well as a very good quality of advice.

• Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
• Sundays and holidays (April to September) 11 am to 3 pm
• Sundays and holidays (October to March) closed
• General Informationen on Wiesbaden and the Rheingau region
• Hotel reservation
• Excursions and visits
• City Tours and City Walks
• Boat trips on the Rhine River
• Public transport system

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Advance ticket sales for the largest venues.

• Theatre, concerts, varieté theatre, exhibitions - tickets for numerous cultural events in Wiesbaden and the area can be purchased here.
• Tickets available for events throughout Germany

Souvenirs and Gift ideas

Small souvenirs, exclusive gifts, wine or sparkling wine (Sekt) - at the gift shop in the Wiesbaden Tourist Information there are both traditional products and creative gift ideas.

• Self-service terminal
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• Toilet handicapped accessible with changing table

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Travel for All

The Wiesbaden Tourist Information, which is barrier-free and certified by "Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All), impresses with its wide range of tourist information and very good quality of advice.

The ESWE Verkehr service point at the main station is a branch of the Tourist Information.

In the glass office at the central station, trained ESWE employees are available six days a week to answer Wiesbaden residents, visitors and guests' questions about Wiesbaden's tourist offerings and also provide valuable tips on themed city tours and city walks. Just as at the Tourist Information at Marktplatz 1, a wealth of brochures, flyers and leaflets are kept ready, the city map and directories of cultural and historical sights are available and, of course, guests can also view the hotel directory and book a hotel room here.

Opening hours of the branch office at the main railway station

Monday through Friday from 6 am to 7 pm, at least one contact person is available to answer questions. At busy times, the Tourist Information is staffed by two ESWE employees. The branch is closed on Saturdays.

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At the Heart of the Rheingau Wine Region on the Banks of the River Rhine ...

... Wiesbaden is renowned for its beautiful buildings, thermal springs and remarkable cultural offerings.

Located half an hour from Frankfurt Airport by rail or road, the state capital of Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe, famous for its hot springs since Roman times.

The city gained international fame as an exclusive spa resort in the 19th century. Today, with 14 of its original 26 hot springs remaining, visitors continue to relax and recuperate at spa hotels and complexes around the city. Built on the site of an ancient Roman baths, the Art Nouveau Kaiser-Friedrich Baths (Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme) offers a wide range of steam and sauna options. The wellness amenities at the Aukammtal Thermal Baths (Thermalbad Aukammtal) include a fire sauna and an connected indoor-outdoor pool.

Wiesbaden's cultural and culinary offerings are equally impressive. The internationally-acclaimed annual International May and Rheingau Music festivals (Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden and Rheingau Musik Festival) provide visitors with a vast choice of theatrical, operatic, classical musical and ballet performances. Every August at the Rheingau Wine Festival (Rheingauer Weinwoche) over 100 wineries from around the region offer their wines in the city's central cobbled squares. During Advent, this is where you'll find the festive wooden huts and twinkling lights of the Shooting Star Christmas market (Sternschnuppenmarkt).

Those who enjoy a spot of luxury shopping should head to the elegant Wilhelmstrasse, a wide boulevard lined with galleries and exclusive boutiques. Literary fans won't want to miss the neoclassical Kurhaus casino , which inspired the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevky's novel The Gambler. Whether you come for Michelin-starred fine dining, the International Horse Show (Pfingstturnier) at the stunning Baroque Biebrich Palace (Schloss Biebrich), or a relaxing weekend luxuriating in the city's thermal baths and lush green spaces, Wiesbaden will show you how to do it in style.

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Wiesbaden: where special comes as standard

Wiesbaden is the capital of Hesse and also a spa town. The Kurhaus is not only for health - it also houses a casino. And hot springs entice you to taste the healthy water in many corners of the city.

Wiesbaden has everything it needs to be the perfect spa town with 26 hot springs, the Kurhaus spa assembly rooms, parks, a casino and the spa colonnade – one of Europe's longest columned halls at 129 metres. There is also plenty to see as you stroll through the Old Town, including the Old Town Hall built in 1610, and along the elegant Wilhelmstrasse, which is brimming with designer stores and vibrant cultural offerings. Alongside exclusive boutiques, galleries and cafés, the street is home to two internationally acclaimed museums. On the eastern side of Wilhelmstrasse lies Warmer Damm landscape park, which was laid out in 1860. Further to the east comes Söhnlein Villa, often referred to as the 'White House' because it resembles the Washington landmark.

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The Wilhelm Street Festival is one of the biggest in Germany – an occasion that guarantees a steady flow of champagne and an exuberant atmosphere year after year. The locals' savoir-vivre is also evident in the nearby vineyards, the chic restaurants, bistros and brasseries and the smart wine taverns, bars and cafés. It can also be seen in the wide array of theatre, literature and music events, such as the Rheingau Music Festival, which transforms the entire region around Wiesbaden into a sensational summer concert stage every year. Whatever you fancy doing, Wiesbaden has it all. You just have to get yourself here.

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Wiesbaden Guide: Planning Your Trip

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Wiesbaden is an elegant spa town in Hesse in the west of Germany , popular for its magical springs since Roman times. Seated beside the Rhine, Wiesbaden is nestled in rolling hills dotted by vineyards and castles.

It is a top destination for river boats with visitors frequenting its rebuilt neo-classical center with Kurhaus , casino and city palace. Here is how to plan a trip to Europe’s oldest spa town, Wiesbaden.

Planning Your Trip to Wiesbaden

• Best Time to Visit: Wiesbaden has distinct seasons which makes any time of year worth a visit. As the "Nice of the North," the best weather is in the shoulder season months of May and October, which also offer better prices and smaller crowds. If you don't mind a crowd, come at Christmas to enjoy the many German Christmas markets and holiday cheer, or you can plan a trip in August for wine week, Rheingauer Weinwoche.
• Language: German, although many people also speak English.
• Currency: Euro
• Getting Around: Wiesbaden's center is easily walkable, with good public transport links via RMV as well as train and highway connections to greater Germany.
• Travel Tip: A visit to Wiesbaden would be incomplete without going to the spa. Treat yourself!

Things to Do in Wiesbaden

The refined city of Wiesbaden survived WWII with minimal damage, maintaining its pristine altstadt (old city). But the city is actually much older than that, known by the Romans as "Aquis Mattiacis" and famed even then for its healing springs. Top things to do include:

• Kurhaus and Kurpark: Built in 1907, this is the Rhine Valley's most storied event venue. The Kurhaus is a lavish complex of stunning ballrooms, intimate bars, and a legendary casino. Outside, the Kurpark is serene bowling green with fountains and pools.
• Spas : In the oldest spa town in Europe there are 14 springs still flowing today and multiple spas where you can rejuvenate your body and soul. Aukammtal is for the moneyed set, Kochbrunnen ("cooking fountain") is among the most famous with an infamous sulfur smell, and Kaiser-Friedrich Therme is a traditional bathhouse from the 1900s.
• Palaces : Wiesbaden is rich in royal buildings from the City Palace in the center to the impressive baroque Biebrich Palace to entertainment centers like the Hessian State Theatre where Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann, and Richard Strauss appeared.

What to Eat and Drink in Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden's dining scene is deeply connected to the rolling hills of vineyards that surround the city. Visitors can enjoy a different local wine with every meal and German staples like sausage and potatoes. Expect bold sauces, influenced by neighboring Belgium , and if you tire of tradition, there is a range of international foods to find in the city.

Wine-lovers should plan their visit in late summer to take advantage of the many events and festivals featuring the vineyards. The best of these is the week-long Rheingauer Weinwoche in August where over 120 food stalls take over the city center with local goods and wines.

Any time of year there are many shops like Weinhaus Kögler where you can buy the best of local wine-growers, as well as the surrounding region of Rhine-Hessen.

Restaurants in Wiesbaden:

• Weinkeller altes Rathaus : Located in the historic town hall, you can get all of the classic Bavarian dishes here.
• Restaurant Orangerie : Elevate your dining experience at the Hotel Nassuer Hoff. Elegant enough for a special occasion, it can also be an everyday treat.
• Webers Wikinger : Classic German food in a traditional setting.
• Brahaus Castle: This modern brewery between Wiesbaden and Mainz offers authentic German meals, with a large biergarten and festivals.

For those with a sweet tooth, visit Wiesbaden’s 120-year-old Die Chocolateria Kunder . You can also order kaffee und kuchen at Café Maldaner , the world’s only Austrian coffee house outside of Austria .

Where to Stay in Wiesbaden

There are youth hostels and several inexpensive hotels around the train station in Wiesbaden, but this is the ideal place to live in the lap of luxury. Wherever you choose, if it is within the Historisches Fünfeck (historical pentagon center), the center of the city is within walking distance.

• Hotel Nassaurhof : This super luxurious, five-star hotel dates back to the early 1800s and sits across from the iconic Kurhaus. Its rooftop thermal pool is one-of-a-kind and it has the city's only Michelin-starred eatery, Restaurant ENTE.
• Hotel Klemm : This boutique hotel is far from cookie-cutter. Each room is unique and service is exemplary.

Getting to Wiesbaden

Just 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Frankfurt , many visitors arrive via Germany's busiest airport. From Frankfurt International Airport , it is about 35 minutes to Wiesbaden. Travelers can arrive by train , bus, or car .

This well-connected city is also just across the Rhine from the city of Mainz. It takes 15 minutes to get to Mainz so a visit to both cities is easily manageable. Slightly further away at 2 hours is another top destination of Cologne .

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• 1.1 Tourist information
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Wiesbaden is the capital of the German state of Hesse . Wiesbaden is a historic spa city which has catered to people from countries near and far for many centuries. At one time, Wiesbaden boasted 26 hot springs. Fourteen of the springs are still flowing today. Even the "old" Romans knew of the "Aquis Mattiacis".

Today it is part of the larger Rhine area and profits from its proximity to the Frankfurt Airport and the business centre of Frankfurt . During peak times (trade fairs, conventions, etc.) a lot of business travellers stay in Wiesbaden instead of in Frankfurt and relax from the busy metropolis in this smaller city with a charming old city.

Tourist information

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Wiesbaden is very well connected by many highways from Frankfurt, Cologne or Mainz. Trains travel frequently and are very enjoyable. Travel times by car are roughly 15 minutes from Mainz), 35 minutes from Frankfurt, or 2 hours from Cologne (Köln).

From Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

A taxi from Frankfurt Airport ( FRA   IATA ) to Wiesbaden costs around €60, S-Bahn is a much better deal at €4.35 one-way and goes every 15 minutes. No bus service.

From the Terminal 1, follow the signs to the regional train station Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof which is in the basement of the Airport building. Usually Wiesbaden is the terminal station for the S-Bahn and regional train so you can easily find the correct platform. There are two train stations at the airport; in the basement the regional train station (S-Bahn & fast regional trains) and near the motorway the „ Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Fernbahnhof “ for mid-/long-distance trains (ICE and IC).

The long-distance train station is a longer walk (about an extra 10 minutes). It has much less frequent and more expensive service to Wiesbaden.

Please see additional notes in the sections below regarding train tickets.

Buying RMV tickets

Buying your ticket:

The new vending machines sell both RMV (local travel network) and DB (long distance) tickets. To buy a ticket, e.g., for the S-Bahn, make sure you are in RMV mode.

After having named your destination, choose "Einzelfahrt Erwachsene" for a single trip and the screen should display €4.35 if you are at the airport or €7.80 if you are in Frankfurt. Insert € coins or bills. All machines accept credit card or EC card, too. The printed ticket is already validated and you can board the S8 or S9 for Wiesbaden. (S1 and SE10 from Frankfurt city as well). Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it! There is also a RMV information desk at the airport's short-distance train station.

From Frankfurt-Hahn airport ( HHN   IATA )

This airport is located in Hahn 100   km (60   mi) West of Wiesbaden. A taxi would shoot your Ryanair bargain down, so the recommended option is a bus to Mainz (9 connections per day, 1-hour ride, €13) and from there a S-Bahn or RB to Wiesbaden (3 trains per hour, €2.60). See the: timetable HHN–Mainz [ dead link ] There is unfortunately no direct bus HHN-Wiesbaden. Another option is a bus to the actual airport of Frankfurt which has S-Bahn connections to Wiesbaden as well – slightly slower and more expensive. You can also take a taxi (9 km) to Traben-Trarbach and take the train from there (via Koblenz ).

If you start in Frankfurt, take the A66 until Wiesbaden-Erbenheim (Exit 6). Here you follow the signs to Wiesbaden City Center and Wiesbaden Kurhaus.

If starting from Frankfurt Airport follow signs for Wiesbaden, which takes you on the A3 until the Wiesbadener Kreuz, where you switch to the A66 until Exit 6.

Frankfurt-Wiesbaden

S-Bahns heading to Wiesbaden are S1, S8 and S9. Slightly faster is VIA's regional train (StadtExpress) which departs at the 50.071141 8.24357 1 Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof . All these trains cost €7.60, travelling by ICE is more expensive and not faster. If you are travelling in a group, ask for group prices. Get to the train station a few minutes early to allow time to figure out the ticket machine; don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

On trains marked IC or ICE, you can buy a ticket from the conductor on the train at a slightly higher price. However, in common with most areas in Germany, there are no ticket-sales staff on local trains (marked S-Bahn, RB, SE or RE) in the RMV tariff area and you must buy your ticket from a machine (or ticket office) before boarding the train. Such trains are patrolled regularly by ticket inspectors, sometimes plain-clothed, but always carrying identification, and you will be fined at least €40 if found without a ticket on a local train.

Cologne-Wiesbaden

If you are travelling to or from Cologne (Köln) Airport ( CGN   IATA ), an unforgettable experience is the ICE high-speed train run. The direct Wiesbaden-Köln ICE reaches a top speed of 300   km/h (190   mph) . However, there are only two direct trains a day in both directions; the morning trains depart 06:24, while the evening trains depart 16:45. The journey takes about one hour. There are several other indirect trains available with one connection, the travel times for these is between 1 hr 30 min and 2 hr 15 min.

If you are able to buy a ticket a day or more in advance, you will get the best price on long-distance ICE trains with the Sparpreis [ dead link ] (Savings Fare), however on busy days those fares may be sold out. Go online or look for the red ticket machines at any big train station. More information and online purchase are available here: If you buy a Sparpreis ticket in the DB Reisezentrum, they charge €5 per person and direction.

Another interesting option is the route through the Middle Rhine Valley . You can either take regional trains or long distance trains and pass through towns like Boppard , Koblenz , Bingen and Rüdesheim , enjoying the sights at vineyards, medieval castles and the Rhine river.

Train and bus

Wiesbaden trains and buses operate under the RMV Travel Network (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund). If you already have a RMV ticket to Wiesbaden, you can use the bus lines without extra charge to reach your final destination. Some train tickets come with a "+City" option which includes municipal transport as well.

Wiesbaden Bus information can also be found here: English

Deutsche Bahn [ dead link ] the German National railway.

Once you are in the city centre it's pretty comfortable to just walk around. There's a main pedestrian area (Fußgängerzone) which is similar to an open-air mall, but more relaxed. Shops line the street and alleys, and it's mostly closed off to cars. Many shops, cafes and restaurants can be found in this area. Be sure to walk around the "Old City" (Altstadt) as well.

By public transport

If you want to go further out of the city centre, you can use the developed bus system. Buses travel frequently and on time. It is possible to buy tickets on the bus, just ask the driver (because of possible language barrier issues, just say the name of the street you want to go to). Your trip will cost you a minimum of €1.60 (adult), but probably no more than €2.60 (one way). At the ticket machines, five such single tickets are available at a reduction as "Sammelkarte". There's also a one day ticket ("Tagesticket"), with which you can go wherever you want, available at the ticket machines (or the bus driver) at €6.30 for adults and €3.70 for children, respectively. Weekly tickets are available for €21.90, and have the added bonus of one other adult and all of your own children (up to 14 y.o.) travelling for free from 7PM weeknights, and all day Saturday and Sunday (and public holidays). (Dec. 2013)

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One of the most attractive buildings in Wiesbaden is the Kurhaus in the city centre. Built for emperor Wilhelm around 1900 it serves as a wellness and leisure time centre. It also offers a pretty garden where you can walk around or relax. Next to it are two further important buildings: the famous casino and the theatre.

• 50.08517 8.247375 1 Kurhaus . The spa house in Wiesbaden from 1907 in neo-classical style.  
• Kurpark . The spa park behind the Kurhaus is a public English landscape park includes a lake.  
• Bowling Green . It is a place in front of the Kurhaus and State Theatre with two pools, one of each in the middle of three shells cascading fountain stands.  
• [ formerly dead link ] Hessisches Staatstheater . It was built by order of Kaiser Wilhelm II between 1892 and 1894. The theatre auditorium is a revival of the Baroque style and has 1041 seats. The magnificent and majestic foyer in Rococo style was added in 1902.  
• Warmer Damm . Behind the State Theatre is a public English landscape park includes a lake.  
• Villa Clementine . was built in 1882 in the roman-pompeian style for a factory owner Meer and his wife Clementine. Today: Literaturhaus (House of Literature).  
• Englische Kirche . Episcopal Church St. Augustine of Canterbury.  
• Wiesbaden Museum . Open late on Thursdays, closed Mondays . A world class collection of jugendstil (art nouveau) can be found in the permanent collection of this museum thanks to the donation of Ferdinand Wolfgang Neess. Also includes a small natural history collection as well as Old Masters art. Permanent exhibition €6 . ( updated Feb 2024 )

Kranzplatz/Kochbrunnenplatz

• Kochbrunnen ( boil foutain ). The water temperature is about 66 °C.  
• Hessische Staatskanzlei ( Government of the State of Hesse ). Former Hotel Rose at Kranzplatz, it was the greatest hotel in Wiesbaden.  

At the Schloßplatz

• Stadtschloss ( City Palace ), ☏ +49 611 350-294 . Since 1946: Hessian State Parliament building (Hessischer Landtag).  
• Marktkirche . Protestant Market Church  
• Neues Rathaus ( New Town Hall ). Neo-Renaissance façade.  
• Altes Rathaus ( Old Town Hall of 1610 ).  
• Marktbrunnen ( Market Well ). of 1753  

Wiesbaden-Biebrich

• 50.037278 8.234143 2 Schloss Biebrich ( Biebrich Palace ), Rheingaustraße 140 . 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.  
• Sektkellerei Henkel ( Henkell Champagne Production Facility ).  

Neroberg and Nerotal

• Nerobergbahn ( Neroberg Mountain Train ). The 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. €3.30 .  
• Löwenterrasse . View from the terrace of the lions.  
• Monopteros .  
• Tower ( Turm ). and 'experience hollow' (Erlebnismulde)  
• Manfred von Richthofen's grave ( Red Baron ). 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".  

Wiesbaden-Frauenstein

• Goethestein ( near Restaurant Nürnberger Hof, Bus line 24 from Wiesbaden ). A 13.5-m-high stone obelisk and beautiful view to Rheingau. ( updated Dec 2015 )

• Opelbad . great swimming pool on Wiesbaden’s own hill the Neroberg Mountain.  
• Kletterwald Neroberg . A climbing park that features obstacles to be navigated individually or with accompanying guests. Obstacles and routes vary in difficulty and intensity. ( updated Jul 2015 )
• Football: SV Wehen Wiesbaden were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in 2. Bundesliga, Germany's second tier. Their home ground Brita-Arena (capacity 13,500) is 1 km southeast of city centre.
• Neroberg Lookout . 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. Simply 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.).  
• Spa . Wiesbaden is famous for its spas.  
• Kaiser-Friedrich Therme . 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.  
• Thermalbad Aukammtal ( Thermal Bath Aukammtal ), Leibnizstraße 7 , ☏ +49 611 31-7080 , [email protected] . – 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.  
• Lamduan Massage . 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.  
• Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden . It usually produces plays only in German, however offers operas in their original languages. One of the top tier theaters in Germany.  
• Amelia Earhart Playhouse .  
• Kryptonite Radio Theater .  
• Wiesbaden English Language Theater (WELT) , ☏ +49 1525-2468588 , [email protected] . WELT brings the world of English language theater to Wiesbaden  
• Galli Theatre .  
• Caligari Filmbühne ( Marktplatz/Market square ). 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.  
• Hollywood ( just across from the McDonald's opposite Karstadt ). 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).  
• Wiesbaden Magic History Tour . 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.  
• Rheinsteig . Start from Schloss Biebrich the hike down the Rheingau and Middle Rhine Valley .  
• Karstadt , Mauritiusplatz, Kirchgasse 35-43 . A department store, the chain of which is found all throughout Germany. In addition to what you'd expect in such a store, there is also a restaurant cafe on one of the upper floors as well as a grocery store in the basement.  
• Kaufhof , Kirchgasse . Another department store but more expensive than Karstadt and pretty much the same choice.  
• Luisencenter , Kirchgasse: stores include Karstadt Sport and Saturn (electronics).
• Lilien-Carré Wiesbaden , Bahnhofsplatz 3 ( Next to Hauptbahnhof ), ☏ +49 611 411407-0 . M-Sa 10:00 - 20:00; hairdresser 09:00 - 20:00 . An attractive mall with underground parking. Stores include Saturn (music, videos, electronics) and several quick dining establishments.  
• Market . Wednesday and Saturday on the Dernsches Gelände or Schloßplatz at Neues Rathaus (New city hall) .  

Very good restaurants are in the Taunusstraße . Pizza, pasta and more classy Italian style you find in the Goldgasse . And the Moritzstraße has inexpensive döner kebab restaurants.

City centre

• 50.082874 8.234527 1 Harput Restaurant , Wellritzstraße 9 , ☏ +49 611 406196 . Delicious Turkish restaurant. The brunch buffet on Saturday has lots of variety. The flat bread at the start and the black tea and donut at the end of the meal are complimentary. They have very good grilled fish and grilled chicken. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.08076 8.237187 2 Zur Hauptwache , Faulbrunnenstraße 8 . Genuine German cuisine. The schnitzels are juicy. The ambiance hasn't changed in thirty years. Quaint place and friendly service. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.083089 8.236328 3 Palmen Grill 2 , Michelsberg 32 . German fast food. The place offers yummy grilled chicken with fries, rice or others that are on the menu. Large selection of burgers, fries, salad. Very nice and attending staff. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.081814 8.237279 4 Sahara Restaurant , Kleine Schwalbacher Str. 7 . Lovely family-owned Syrian restaurant. Vegan options available. Quality Arab food. The place is welcoming, soothing and in a beautiful area of the city centre. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.082918 8.237789 5 Café, Restaurant Gegenüber , Michelsberg 13 . Afghani restaurant. Tasty kumpir. Ideal for vegans. The only difficulty presented is the choice of food: There are many possible combinations. Only accepts cash. Another Afghani restaurant called "Die Waffel" is just opposite. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.079931 8.236728 6 Mung Mung Asia Bistro , Schwalbacher Str. 29 . Quality Asian takeout food, made fresh before your eyes. Big portions. €6 for fried noodles with chicken. Nice little shop. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.079869 8.236628 7 Kumpir & Salat , Schwalbacher Str. 29 . It offers mostly a vegetarian menu and there are some potatoe dishes that come with meat. You can also choose what you want on your potato. The cheesey pull-apart potato is recommended. ( updated Feb 2023 )

Around the main train station

• 50.074686 8.238741 8 Al Petra , Moritzstraße 34 . Very good Arabian food. One of the best shawarma in town. The service is friendly. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.070596 8.241461 9 Saigon Tapas Asian Cuisine , Bahnhofspl. 3 . The Pho-Bo and crispy duck are good. You get your food quickly. From 12 to 2:30pm it can be quite crowded but fortunately they have enough seats so you can still sit down. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.072277 8.238903 10 City Kebap XXL , Moritzstraße 45 . It's kind of fast food, but very tasty. With the meal at noon there is always a dessert and a Turkish tea included. Quickly served. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.082438 8.240193 11 Restaurant Uhrturm , Marktstraße 15 . Authentic local dishes. Lovely old German style interior and exterior. Very good German schnitzel. It is better to book a table in advance because the restaurant is popular. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.076773 8.239795 12 Sombrero Latino , Adolfstraße 3 ( between Luisenplatz and Adolfallee ). The tacos, steaks, burritos and burgers are tasty. Nice family atmosphere. Off the beaten path. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.12161 8.253604 13 Hubertushütte , Goldsteintal 60 ( In the woods just north of Wiesbaden-Sonnenberg ), ☏ +49 611 54 24 10 . Good food in a wooded valley setting. Good indoor and outdoor seating. Service sometimes suspect. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.08756 8.242128 14 Palmyra , Taunusstraße 15 , ☏ +49 611 522121 . Lebanese/Syrian restaurant. They speak very good English. It is not fast service and they take their time. Plan a minimum of one and a half hour for the meal. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 50.084771 8.243523 15 Restaurant Ente , Kaiser-Friedrich-Platz 3-4 . The food is extraordinary, very creative and crafted. The wines are excellent. Unique location. Classy. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• Scotch n Soda , Goldgasse . A family run pub and steakhouse with a Scottish theme, old friends make the best antiques. Great food and drink in the Altstadt.  
• Gestüt Renz . A nice bar in the Nerostraße with events on the weekend.  
• [ dead link ] Irish Pub Wiesbaden , Michelsberg 15 , ☏ +49 611-300849 . M-Th 17:00 - 01:00, F 17:00 - 02:00, Sa 13:45 - 02:00, Su 15:00 - 01:00 . The pub, with its cosy decor, quality Irish and German beers and friendly, chatty staff has the traditional feel of the great old Dublin pub. The Irish Pub is well-known for nightly entertainment and live music and its vibrant and friendly atmosphere enjoyed by our international guests and German regulars alike. It's a pub, with great-tasting Guinness and Kilkenny beer, where you immediately feel at home.  
• Yours Sports Bar Wiesbaden , Wilhelmstraße 38 ( Marktplatz ), ☏ +49 611-9101201 . M-F 16:00-close; Sa Sun 11:00-close . An "American Style" sports bar featuring menus rife with American bar food, from burgers to nachos and everything in between. Come to watch European and American sports on their many flat screen TVs, or huge projector screen. Sometimes they offer Karaoke.  
• Europalace , Peter-Sander-Straße 39 , ☏ +49 6134 230411 . Massive dance-club with multiple rooms and floors, offering a unique variety of music, from Hip-Hop and Rap, to Techno and Country.  
• Youth Hostel .  
• Motel One , Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 81 ( next to main station ), ☏ +49 611 450 20 80 . Renovated budget hotel with free WiFi. €59 per room .  
• Hotel Drei Lilien , Spiegelgasse 3 , ☏ +49 611 991780 . Family-run hotel with just 15 rooms right in the centre. Excellent fresh and hand made breakfast. Free wifi and own parking facilities.  
• NH Aukamm Wiesbaden , Aukamm Allee 31 , ☏ +49 611 5760 . 4 star hotel with 130 rooms in a quiet part of the city. Rooms from €85 .  

• Hotel Alexander .  
• Hotel Admiral .  
• Nassauer Hof , Kaiser-Friedrich-Platz 3-4 ( Set in the heart of Wiesbaden opposite the Kurhaus ), ☏ +49 611 133-0 .  
• Crowne Plaza Wiesbaden , Bahnhofstraße 10-12 , ☏ +49 611 1620 .  
• Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel, Wiesbaden , Kranzplatz 12 , ☏ +49 611 155-0 , [email protected] . Outstanding restaurant and lots of conference rooms. Free WiFi.  
• 50.073887 8.245989 1 Dorint Pallas Wiesbaden , Auguste-Viktoria-Straße 15, 65185 Wiesbaden , ☏ +49 611 33060 , [email protected] . The former officer's hotel, built in 1954, offers 297 rooms including 30 suites and accommodated numerous celebrities in its vivid history. from €99 per room/night . ( updated Sep 2017 )
• Tourist information , Marktplatz 1 , ☏ +49 611 1729 930 , fax : +49 611 1729 798 , [email protected] .  

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15 Best Things to Do in Wiesbaden (Germany)

The capital of the state of Hesse, Wiesbaden is a spa town on mineral springs that have been harnessed since the Romans. The city has all the regal architecture and rarefied air of a 19th-century resort. There are stately monuments like the glass-domed Kurhaus (Spa House), dainty gardens and old-world infrastructure like a funicular train from 1888 that still uses water ballast to travel up and down the Neroberg hill.

Under the control of the House of Nassau for hundreds of years, Wiesbaden was also the home of dukes, whose properties still enrich the cityscape. And it isn’t just the water that gives Wiesbaden its health-giving reputation: The climate in this south-facing city is a little warmer than the rest of the Rhine Valley, and optimal for making Riesling wine.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Wiesbaden :

1. Nerobergbahn

The train shuttling to the top of the Neroberg to the north of Wiesbaden is one of the only funicular railways in the world still using water ballast as a propulsion system.

Water is pumped into the train at the top of the hill to make it heavier than the one at the bottom, and as this train descends the slope, a steel cable pulls the up-bound car to the top.

No other railways in Germany still use this propulsion method, which has functioned since the 440-metre line opened in 1888. In three and a half minutes you’ll ascend more than 80 metres on a gradient as steep as 19.5%.

2. Neroberg

You’ll know why you made the trip to the top of this 245-metre hill as soon as you arrive as there’s a superb view of the Rhine Valley as far as the city of Mainz to the south.

In 1851 the architect Philipp Hoffmann built a small mountain park on the peak, dotted with monuments and amenities.

The centrepiece is a Classical Monopteros temple, where the best view of Wiesbaden can be had.

A hotel built on the crest of the hill burnt down in 1989, leaving a solitary tower, now occupied by a restaurant.

There’s also a sleek, Art Deco-style open air pool, the Opelbad, a rope course with 80 obstacles in the forest and an amphitheatre for summer events.

And finally, under a terrace created as a memorial to the First World War, there’s a 4.1-hectare vineyard growing Riesling grapes.

Wiesbaden’s main spa building is glorious Neoclassical building with Art Nouveau flourishes, most memorably in the metal and glass dome.

The building and its opulent ballrooms are put to a few purposes, as the venue for high-profile events, as well as Wiesbaden’s high-stakes casino and a posh restaurant.

Most of the time you’ll be able to get inside the foyer for photos of that dome, the stained glass at the entrance and the statues and frescoes of Greek gods.

Also take a turn around the grounds, made up of the Bowling Green and its fountains on the west side.

On the east side of the Kurhaus is the English-style Kurpark, which was landscaped in 1852. Right in front of the Kurhaus is the Kurpark Weiher, an ornamental lake with a fountain that shoots a water jet six metres in the air.

You can hire boat for the lake and by the water on the west shore are benches, cafe terraces and an outdoor stage.

When Germany competes at a major football tournament a big screen is set up in the Kurpark, and other big events like a concert by Sting and an address by the Dalai Lama have been attended by thousands.

On Nizzaplätzchen you can also view what’s left of the portico from the old Kurhaus, which was pulled down over 100 years ago to make way for the new one.

5. St Elizabeth’s Church

Also on Neroberg is a Russian Orthodox church completed in 1855. This was built by Duke Adolf of Nassau as a memorial to his Russian wife, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mikhailovna who died in childbirth.

Adolf built the church around her tomb and entrusted the designs to Philipp Hoffmann who studied Orthodox architecture especially for the project.

The church is dedicated to Elizabeth, his wife’s patron saint.

Outside see the gilded onion domes and head around to the cemetery, one of Western Europe’s oldest Russian Orthodox burial places.

And inside you can view the iconostasis, by the Estonian-German painter Carl Timoleon von Neff and Elizabeth’s tomb.

6. Marktkirche

The central tower of this captivating Neo-Gothic church climbs almost 100 metres above Wiesbaden’s central Schlossplatz.

When construction was finished in 1862 this was the largest- brick-built construction in the Duchy of Nassau.

It had to be capacious to meet the needs of a population that had doubled in the previous 20 years.

In the chancel you won’t be able to miss the five life-sized statues.

These were donated by Duke Adolf and represent Christ in the centre and the evangelists Mark, John, Matthew and Luke, from left to right.

The polygonal bronze and iron pulpit has an interesting past as it was only supposed to be placeholder for a future marble design, but after being installed on the right side of the chancel in 1862 it has remained ever since.

7. Kochbrunnen

The best-known and hottest spring in Wiesbaden is Kochbrunnen (Cooking Fountain), which emerges on its namesake square at 66°C. There’s also a drinking water fountain on the square under a Neo-Baroque pavilion.

The spring was first recorded in the 14th century, and that water is forced up from a depth of 2,000 metres, filtered through a processing plant and then channelled here.

Kochbrunnen bursts from its fountain at 370 litres per minute and has a slight sulphuric smell.

Inspecting the fountain you’ll see that the water comes out clear, but after sitting in the basin for an hour takes on a yellowish tone.

8. Museum Wiesbaden

The three-winged building for the Museum Wiesbaden took shape in the early 1910s, but its collection goes back at least a century before to the collections of writer and diplomat Johann Isaak von Gerning, a contemporary of Goethe.

The three sections are an art museum shining for its 19th and 20th-century painting, a collection of antiquities put together by the House of Nassau and a natural history wing abounding with zoological specimens and fossils.

Art aficionados will appreciate the works by Adolph Menzel, Franz von Lenbach, Max Beckmann, and Bauhaus artists like Walter Dexel and László Moholy-Nagy.

The fossil collection, running to thousands of specimens will thrill natural scientists, while there are Roman monuments, tombs and the mysterious “Mithras Stone” altar among the antiquities.

9. Wiesbaden City Palace

In order to show his affinity for Wiesenbad’s citizens and forge a link with his ancestors, William, Duke of Nassau moved his residence to Marktplatz in the centre of the city.

Work Started on the city palace in 1835, but William died before it was completed in 1841. And from then on the Neoclassical building had an eventful century, almost being stormed in the revolutions of 1848 and becoming a second home for the Prussian Kaisers after the Duchy of Nassau was annexed by Prussia in 1866. As the home of the Hessian State Parliament, the landmark is a sight to enjoy from the outside, and makes up that cultivated ensemble on Marktplatz.

10. Biebrich Palace

One of the most beautiful properties on the banks of the Rhine, Biebrich Palace is a Baroque residence begun at the start of the 18th century.

The palace was commissioned by George August, Count of Nassau-Idstein, and after he died it became property of another branch of the family, the Nassau-Ussingen dynasty.

Today the building is used for conferences and ceremonies by the Hessian state government.

From the peaceful Schlosspark, which sweeps out behind you can take in the palace’s rotunda.

This is topped with 16 statues of ancient gods arranged in pairs in two sets of eight, depicting Minerva and Mars, Venus and Mercury, Jupiter and Juno and Apollo and Diana.

Every May Wiesbaden’s International Horse Show is held in the park and is now in its 82nd year.

11. Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Whether you’re in the mood for opera, ballet, musical theatre or a classical concert, the Hessian State Theatre is a venue with prestige, sumptuous architecture and a lot of history.

Giants like Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann made appearances at the theatre, and Richard Strauss was a guest conductor.

The prolific Viennese duo Fellner & Helmer won the contract to design the theatre in the 1890s, and used their Neo-Baroque template for a building that is sumptuous inside and out.

In may the Staatstheater is at the centre of the Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden.

This event was inaugurated in 1896 and is one of the most prestigious opera and theatre festivals in the world, welcoming visiting companies from around Europe and putting on smaller recitals, seminars, poetry readings and art exhibitions.

12. Tier- und Pflanzenpark Fasanerie

Beyond Wiesbaden’s northwest boundary is the forest where Charles, Prince of Nassau-Usingen created a pheasant breeding ground for hunts in the 18th century.

The hunting lodge that was built in 1740s is still standing and now houses a restaurant.

And after the Second World War, the park reopened as an animal attraction for regional species.

Of course there are pheasants, but also fallow deer, otters, wild boar, barn owls, peacocks and lynxes.

One look at the size of the trees and you’ll know that the forest is historic.

There are also exotic specimens to look out for, like the thickest sequoia in Germany, a ginkgo, Spanish fir, red oaks as well as mature beech, oak and horse chestnuts.

13. Taunusstraße

At a diagonal angle and ending just after Kochbrunnenplatz, Taunusstraße is a princely street of 19th-century villas in the Historicist style.

And instead of the typical retail chains, the street has shops befitting its upscale character, like design emporia, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and cafes.

Taunusstraße’s forte is still antiques, and is still known as the Antiquitätenmeile, “Antiques Mile”. On the last weekend of August the street shuts down to road traffic and literally rolls out the red carpet to pedestrians.

For 300 metres the street has culinary stalls, live music and entertainment for kids.

14. Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme

Since you’re in one of the oldest spa towns in Europe you could set aside a couple of hours for some rest and relaxation at these luxurious baths.

As a tribute to Wiesbaden’s ancient founders, the Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme has been designed like a Roman Baths and is equipped with an indoor swimming pool, a sudatorium (vaulted sweat-room), tepidarium (warm bath), sanarium (sauna), as well as a Finnish sauna and a Russian steam bath.

And if you need to cool off or warm up quickly there’s a tropical shower pumping frosty or steaming hot water.

15. Rheingau Royal Riesling

The south-oriented slopes of the Rheingau around Wiesbaden are just right for growing Riesling grapes.

That’s because the Rhine flows east to west past Wiesbaden rather than south to north, which bathes the right-sided slopes of the valley in sunlight.

The story goes that Charlemagne planted the first vine in Rheingau, and one of the oldest Riesling vineyards in the world can be found at Johannisberg.

Wine has been produced on this slope since the Cistercians arrived in the 12th century.

That history makes Schloss Johannisberg a priority if you want to take a wine tour.

Not least because it is said to be the birthplace of Spätlese (late-harvest wine). In this process fine wine is made from grapes harvested late in the season after they have developed “noble rot”.

15 Best Things to Do in Wiesbaden (Germany):

• Nerobergbahn
• St Elizabeth's Church
• Marktkirche
• Kochbrunnen
• Museum Wiesbaden
• Wiesbaden City Palace
• Biebrich Palace
• Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden
• Tier- und Pflanzenpark Fasanerie
• Taunusstraße
• Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme
• Rheingau Royal Riesling

Germany Travel Guide

Wiesbaden Germany: 1-day Itinerary and Map

Wiesbaden is the capital of the state of Hessen in Germany . The city is famous for its thermal baths and the beauty of its surroundings.

How to spend 1 day in Wiesbaden Germany

On this 1-day itinerary in Wiesbaden discover the main attractions of the city.

Day 1 in Wiesbaden

Start the day by visiting Wiesbaden ‘ s old town, where you’ll find the Marktkirche , the Bonifatiuskirche , the Neues Rathaus , as well as many shops and restaurants.

Head towards Neroberg , the funicular was built in 1888 and the ride to Neroberg Hill runs a distance of 440 meters to climb a height of 80 meters. The funicular operates from April to October and carries passengers every 15 minutes.

End the day by visiting the Schloss Biebrich located on the banks of the Rhine .

Things to see

• Neues Rathaus
• Marktkirche
• Bonifatiuskirche
• Schloss Biebrich

Itinerary Map

Sights in wiesbaden, 1. neues rathaus wiesbaden.

The Neues Rathaus was built between 1884 – 1887.

Its Neo-Renaissance facade was destroyed by bombings during World War II and restored in 1951.

Schloßpl. 6, 65183

2. Marktkirche Wiesbaden

The Marktkirche is the main Protestant Church in Wiesbaden built between 1853 – 1862.

The church was once called the Cathedral of Nassau .

Schloßpl. 4, 65183

3. Neroberg

Neroberg is one of Wiesbaden ‘s most popular leisure destinations.

The funicular was built in 1888. The ride up to the Neroberg Hill runs a distance of 440 meters to climb a height of 80 meters.

65193 Wiesbaden

4. St Bonifatius

The St Bonifatius is a church with Gothic-Renaissance style built between 1844 – 1849.

Luisenstraße 33, 65185

5. St Elizabeth Wiesbaden

The St Elizabeth is the only Russian Orthodox church in Wiesbaden .

It was built between 1847 – 1855 by the Duke Adolf of Nassau.

Christian-Spielmann-Weg 1, 65193

6. Biebrich Castle

The Biebrich Castle was built in 1702 by Prince Georg August Samuel of Nassau-Idstein and served as residence for the Dukes of Nassau from 1744 to 1886.

Rheingaustraße 140, 65203

7. Kurhaus Wiesbaden

Kurhaus is the convention center of the city and hosts many events throughout the year.

It is a symbol of Wiesbaden surrounded by green and historic buildings.

It has 12 rooms of various sizes and also houses the Wiesbaden Casino .

Kurhausplatz 1, 65189

8. Kurpark Wiesbaden

The Kurpark is located just behind the Kurhaus .

The park was designed in 1852 in the style of an English landscaped garden.

65189 Wiesbaden

9. Wiesbaden Museum

The Wiesbaden Museum houses art collections, natural history and Nassaunian antiques.

The museum has a cafe that runs from Tuesdays to Sundays from 11 am.

Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 65185

Where to stay in Wiesbaden

1. mercure hotel wiesbaden.

The Mercure Wiesbaden is located in the heart of the city.

Rooms are equipped with a TV, minibar, work desk.

Bahnhofstraße 10-12, 65185

2. NH Hotel Wiesbaden

The NH Wiesbaden is located 2,2 km from the Neues Rathaus .

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk, and minibar.

Aukammallee 31, 65191

3. Nassauer Hof Wiesbaden

The Nassauer Hof is located in the historic city center.

Kaiser-Friedrich-Platz 3-4, 65183

4. Radisson Blu Hotel Schwarzer Bock Wiesbaden

Located a 10-minute walk from St Bonifatius , the Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel Wiesbaden offers comfort and elegance.

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and minibar.

The hotel has a swimming pool, a sauna, and a spa.

Kranzpl. 12, 65183 Wiesbaden, Germany

5. Business Hostel Wiesbaden PRIME

Business Hostel Wiesbaden PRIME is located in the heart of Wiesbaden and offers excellent value for money.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and minibar.

Luisenstraße 28, 65185 Wiesbaden, Germany

6. Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden

The Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden is located within walking distance of the city’s central station.

The rooms are cozy and have a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and kettle.

The hotel has a gym

Mainzer Str. 74, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany

Shopping in Wiesbaden

1. lilien-carré.

The Lilien-Carré is a mall located 1,3 km from the Neues Rathaus .

Brands: New Yorker, Saturn.

Bahnhofspl. 3, 65189

2. Galeria Kaufhof

Galeria Kaufhof is a German department store chain with many stores in Germany .

The company features brands like Esprit, S. Oliver, Tom Taylor, Gerry Weber, Tommy Hilfiger, Bugatti, Olymp.

Kirchgasse 28, 65185

3. Luisen Forum

The Luisen Forum is a small mall located 600 meters from the Neues Rathaus .

Brands: Gerry Weber, Gant, Tom Tailor, Saturn, Zero.

Kirchgasse 6, 65185

Plan your Trip

Wiesbaden  has easy train access from various cities in  Germany . Famous cities nearby:  Frankfurt  and Mainz .

Frankfurt – 39 km (24.2 miles)

Mainz – 43.3 km (26.9 miles)

Koblenz – 127 km (78.9 miles)

Heidelberg – 86.8 km (53.9 miles)

Mannheim – 84.2 km (52.3 miles)

Baden-Baden – 175 km (108 miles)

Stuttgart – 206 km (128 miles)

Book a Train Trip

Tourist Information Centre in Wiesbaden

Marktpl. 1, 65183 Wiesbaden, Germany

Site:   www.wiesbaden.de

Wiesbaden Germany Map

Book your trip, book your accommodation.

Book your hotel with Booking.com as they consistently provide the cheapest and lowest rates.

Book Your Flight

Find cheap flights to Germany by using  Momondo . Momondo is a flight search engine that searches a lot of different airlines, including many budget carriers.

Book a Train Ticket

Check the train routes and schedules with Omio . Omio is an authorized Deutsche Bahn ticket seller, which compares and combines transport options for complete flexibility.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance

Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, and cancellations. It’s a protection in case anything goes wrong. You can book your travel insurance with Travelexinsurance.com .

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Wiesbaden Card

Discover the Hessian capital at your leisure with the Wiesbaden Card. It includes a large number of reductions in both Wiesbaden and Mainz and free use of public transport on two consecutive days.

Lively variety: this is the phrase that best describes Wiesbaden. With the Wiesbaden Tourist Card you have the possibility to discover the Hessian state capital - on your own or in a group of up to five people. The Tourist Card enables cardholders to travel on public transport on two consecutive days in Wiesbaden and the city of Mainz (fare zone 65) for free and to take part in reduced city tours and boat trips, and visit swimming and leisure pools as well as various theatre, sports and leisure facilities.

Your advantages at a glance

• Free use of the public transportation system within the city
• Discounts from more than 28 partners from sightseeing, culture, sports and leisure time and culinary
• Discounts on the city tours of Wiesbaden Congress & Marketing GmbH
• Discounts on selected souvenirs at the Wiesbaden Tourist Information

Two alternatives

Two alternatives mean great flexibility: The single ticket costs 9.90 euros and the group ticket costs (for up to five participants) 18.50 euros. The Card is valid on the date inscribed and on the following day until the end of operating hours of the public transportation system.

The WiesbadenCard can be purchased in the Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 65183 Wiesbaden, at the info-point in front of the Central Station and online.

Further information

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• Wiesbaden Card Partner
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