Baden-Baden has a well-established reputation as a chic spa resort at the foot of the Black Forest. It is also a much-loved holiday destination and host to international congresses and festivals. Its cosmopolitan flair and degree of sophistication are rare for a town of this size. With its glorious parks and beautiful gardens, Baden-Baden is a paradise for people who appreciate the finer things in life and are looking for a relaxing break. Sport, culture, food, drink or wellness � whatever Baden-Baden does, it is never less than first-class.

The spa assembly rooms and famously elegant casino form the focal point of the town, both architecturally and socially. In the spa park, the Lichtentaler Allee runs for several kilometres from the pump room to Lichtental Convent past the neo-baroque theatre. The old quarter is full of exclusive boutiques and caf�s and is fully pedestrianised.

The Roman bath ruins offer fascinating insights into the bathing culture of Classical Antiquity. Visiting the municipal museum in the Alleehaus is like walking through 2,000 years of Baden-Baden history. Brahms House is the composer's only surviving residence.