Wiesbaden is the capital of the German state 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.
One of the most attractive buildings in Wiesbaden is the Kurhaus situated in the city center. Built for emperor Wilhelm around 1900 it serves as 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.
Kurviertel:
- 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. 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.
- 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
Kranzplatz/Kochbrunnenplatz:
- Kochbrunnen. the water temperature of about 66 °C.
- Hessische Staatskanzlei. Former Hotel Rose at Kranzplatz, it was the greatest Hotel in Wiesbaden.
At the Schloßplatz:
- Stadtschloss, +49 611 350-294. Since 1946: Hessian State Parliament building (Hessischer Landtag).
- Marktkirche. Protestant Market Church
- Neues Rathaus. Neo-Renaissance façade.
- Altes Rathaus.
- Marktbrunnen. of 1753
Wiesbaden-Biebrich:
- Schloss Biebrich, Rheingaustraße 140, 65203 Wiesbaden. 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.
Neroberg and Nerotal:
- Nerobergbahn. 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. and 'experience hollow' (Erlebnismulde)
- Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Elizabeth, Christian-Spielmann-Weg 1 (North of the city center, up the hill. with its five golden domes, common local name Griechische Kapelle, "Greek chapel".
- Manfred von Richthofen's grave. Von Richtofen famously flew a red Fokker Tri-plane in which he made 80 aerial kills during WWI. 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 Richtofen is buried along with other family members in a cemetery in Wiesbaden, relocated from Berlin. As a result of de-emphasizing Germany's militaristic history many locals do not know of von Richtofen'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-circlular gravel path that enters the Westhain Section. Follow the path counter-clockwise about 40 yards ( 35 meters ) to the most Northwestern point on the semi-circle (there is a map on the wall under the arched cemetery entrance - although the von Ricthofen 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 Merite".
Wiesbaden-Frauenstein:
- Goethestein. 13.5 m-high stone obelisk and beautiful view to Rheingau
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. 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.
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
Kochbrunnen. the water temperature of about 66 °C.
Hessische Staatskanzlei. Former Hotel Rose at Kranzplatz, it was the greatest Hotel in Wiesbaden.
Stadtschloss, +49 611 350-294. Since 1946: Hessian State Parliament building (Hessischer Landtag).
Marktkirche. Protestant Market Church
Neues Rathaus. Neo-Renaissance façade.
Altes Rathaus.
Marktbrunnen. of 1753
Schloss Biebrich, Rheingaustraße 140, 65203 Wiesbaden. 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.
Nerobergbahn. 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. and 'experience hollow' (Erlebnismulde)
Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Elizabeth, Christian-Spielmann-Weg 1 (North of the city center, up the hill. with its five golden domes, common local name Griechische Kapelle, "Greek chapel".
Manfred von Richthofen's grave. Von Richtofen famously flew a red Fokker Tri-plane in which he made 80 aerial kills during [[First World War|WWI]]. 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 Richtofen is buried along with other family members in a cemetery in Wiesbaden, relocated from Berlin. As a result of de-emphasizing Germany's militaristic history many locals do not know of von Richtofen'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-circlular gravel path that enters the Westhain Section. Follow the path counter-clockwise about 40 yards ( 35 meters ) to the most Northwestern point on the semi-circle (there is a map on the wall under the arched cemetery entrance - although the von Ricthofen 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 Merite".
Goethestein. 13.5 m-high stone obelisk and beautiful view to Rheingau
- 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.
- 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 center. 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, Leibnizstraße 7, +49 611 31-7080. – 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. 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. WELT brings the world of English language theater to Wiesbaden
- Galli Theatre.
- Caligari Filmbühne. 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 €5.50 every day.
- Hollywood. 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.
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.
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 center. 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, Leibnizstraße 7, +49 611 31-7080. – 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. 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. WELT brings the world of English language theater to Wiesbaden
Galli Theatre.
Caligari Filmbühne. 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 €5.50 every day.
Hollywood. 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]].
- Pedestrian zone: Kirchgasse and Langgasse:
- 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. Mo - Sa: 10:00 - 20:00 h, Friseur Klier: 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).
Pedestrian zone: Kirchgasse and Langgasse:
- 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).
Pedestrian zone: Kirchgasse and Langgasse:
- 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. Mo - Sa: 10:00 - 20:00 h, Friseur Klier: 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).
- Taunusstraße. very good restaurants
- Goldgasse. pizza, pasta and more classy italian style.
- Moritzstraße. inexpensive Döner restaurants
- Thai Express, Langgasse 36 (at the beginning of the pedestrian. Thai food for around €7-8 a dish.. They also have the best homemade lemonade in town.
- Sombrero Latino, Adolfstraße 3 (between Luisenplatz and Adolfallee. Argentinean restaurant.
- 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.
- Harput, Wellritzstraße 9, +49 611 406196. Turkish Restaurant
- Palmyra, Taunusstraße 15, +49 611 522121. Syrian restaurant
- Okinii, Taunusstraße 22, +49 611 23835808. Japanese sushi and small dishes. Fixed price, all you can eat, order a number of small dishes in 10 minute tact over an iPad.
Taunusstraße. very good restaurants
Goldgasse. pizza, pasta and more classy italian style.
Moritzstraße. inexpensive Döner restaurants
Thai Express, Langgasse 36 (at the beginning of the pedestrian. Thai food for around €7-8 a dish.. They also have the best homemade lemonade in town.
Sombrero Latino, Adolfstraße 3 (between Luisenplatz and Adolfallee. Argentinean restaurant.
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.
Harput, Wellritzstraße 9, +49 611 406196. Turkish Restaurant
Palmyra, Taunusstraße 15, +49 611 522121. Syrian restaurant
Okinii, Taunusstraße 22, +49 611 23835808. Japanese sushi and small dishes. Fixed price, all you can eat, order a number of small dishes in 10 minute tact over an iPad.
- 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.
- Irish Pub Wiesbaden, Michelsberg 15, +49 611-300849. Mo - Th: 17:00 - 01:00. Fr: 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 4- Open End; Sat-Sun 11AM-Open End. 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.
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.
Irish Pub Wiesbaden, Michelsberg 15, +49 611-300849. Mo - Th: 17:00 - 01:00. Fr: 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 4- Open End; Sat-Sun 11AM-Open End. 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.
- Tourist information, Marktplatz 1, +49 611 1729 930.
Tourist information, Marktplatz 1, +49 611 1729 930.
