The sunny side of Baden-Baden

Summer in Baden-Baden

Everyone is lucky to spend the best time of the year in a city as diverse as Baden-Baden, where there is something special to experience every day. Here we reveal our best tips for an unforgettable summer.

There's always something going on here!

#1 Event Highlights

Pure entertainment! Whether exhibitions, theatre, concerts or stage. Experience a variety of events in Baden-Baden.

13.05. - 08.10.2023

The king is dead, long live the queen

Art exhibition

Museum Frieder Burda

The Museum Frieder Burda commemorates this historic exhibition 80 years ago with "The King is Dead, Long Live the Queen". The project in Baden-Baden will now also bring together 31 female contemporary artistic positions in an exhibition that opens up current perspectives on this theme.

15.07. - 03.09.2023

art meets city

Art exhibition

Kurgarten vor dem Kurhaus

Guided Hike with our Black Forest Guide

Nature tour

Tourist Information Office Baden-Baden | Center

Discover the beautiful nature around Baden-Baden with our experienced Black Forest guides.

14. - 16.09.2023

SWR3 New Pop Festival

Rock & pop concert

Hot newcomers from Germany and abroad transform Baden-Baden into a music metropolis once a year. All music fans and the entire pop culture scene can rejoice! Baden-Baden will once again become the "SWR3 New Pop City".

Video broadcasts of all festival concerts live and free of charge in the Kurgarten and on the Fieserbrücke.

A basket full of delights

#2 The perfect summer picnic

A trip to the countryside with delicious food - the perfect experience for the warm days of summer. Ideas for the right place, the right sustainable equipment and a practical checklist can be found here.

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Summertime for two

#3 Summer adventures

Experience all facets of summer in Baden-Baden. From a romantic carriage ride to a breathtaking balloon ride to a nostalgic ride on the Merkur Mountain cable car. Everything is possible here.

Carriage Rides Baden-Baden

Carriage ride provider

Baden-Baden

Exclusive horse-drawn carriage city-tours

Ballooning – Ballooning 2000

Flight school / sightseeing flights

Baden-Baden

Experience the sunrise in a hot air balloon over Baden-Baden: Enjoy magnificent views of the northern Black Forest and the French Vosges during a trip with Ballooning 2000.

Merkur Mountain and Merkur Funicular Railway

Mountain railway

Baden-Baden

Climb aboard and ascend the 668-metre-high Merkur peak with the help of Germany's longest funicular.

City Train Baden-Baden

Guest / culture / city guide

Baden-Baden

The comfortable way of sightseeing

A jump into the cold water

#4 Pools & Beach

Three outdoor pools & a lido are waiting for you to pass the time in summer refreshed and relaxed. All our pools are family-friendly and suitable for children.

Lakeside Beach Sandweier

Lido

Baden-Baden

Bathing lake with beach and sunbathing area.

Hardbergbad

Outdoor swimming pool

Baden-Baden

Children's swimming area with water slide, large play area with numerous sports facilities and a solar-heated swimming pool.

Bertholdbad

Leisure pool

Baden-Baden

Water fun in every season: indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

Outdoor Pool Steinbach

Outdoor swimming pool

Baden-Baden

Solar heated outdoor pool with diving towers!

Places to be

#5 Sunset Spots in Baden-Baden

Where are the most beautiful viewpoints in Baden-Baden to enjoy a wonderful summer evening? We show you the 9 most beautiful places for the perfect sunset.

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Active on hot days

#6 Cool tours & hikes

In summer, the surrounding forests offer sufficient protection from the sun and the best conditions for a pleasant hike. The numerous routes around Baden-Baden also offer outstanding views and are an absolute must for passionate hikers.