Baden bei Wien, not far from Vienna, is famed for its golden healing spa waters, but also as a vibrant cultural centre. With internationally-renowned museums, art galleries and photography festivals, as well as a lively theatre programme, the arts live and breathe in Baden bei Wien.
The town has a rich musical heritage, as it was a favourite workplace of some of the world’s most iconic musicians, including Mozart, Strauß and Beethoven, who composed parts of his Symphony No.9 in the town.
The Romans used the thermal springs of Baden bei Wien, the Habsburg Emperors enjoyed the healing water from the fifteenth century and by 1870, Baden bei Wien was a world-leading spa, attracting fashionable guests from across the world.
With its setting alongside extensive woodlands, with the Kurpark and landscaped gardens, visitors can explore the therapeutic spa landscape and picturesque views towards the Alps.
Places of Interest
Beethovenhaus
An authentic place of pilgrimage for all those seeking the musical genius.
Ursprungsquelle (original spring) & Kurpark
Baden’s Kurpark is one of the largest in Europe with its original bubbling spring.
Rosarium
Austria’s largest rose garden invites you to stroll and enjoy the flowers, all year round.
Sommerarena / Stadttheater (Municipal Theatre)
Operetta and musicals can be enjoyed at the charming Stadttheater and the Sommerarena – with a view of the stars.
Historical Centre
Architectural jewels include the ‘Plague’ Column, Kaiserhaus, Town Hall and various ‘bathing temples’.
Helenental (ruin Rauheneck)
The Helenental Valley offers idyllic hiking trails, immersion in nature and riverside walks through the Vienna Woods.
Römertherme
A visit to the thermal baths under the largest free-hanging glass roof in Europe, with a view of the Vienna Woods..
Thermalstrandbad (Lido)
Bathing fun on Austria’s largest sandy beach, complete with healing thermal waters.
Casino / Kurhaus
Austria’s largest casino has international flair, games, concerts, cabaret and a summer lounge terrace.
Arnulf Rainer Museum / Frauenbad
The internationally-acclaimed contemporary artist displays his collected works in a former “bathing temple”.
Wine (Heuriger and Hauervinothek)
Sample and savour at the atmospheric rustic Heuriger (wine taverns), or in the beautiful Hauervinothek.
Villa District
The remarkable villa district with its architectural and historical buildings encircles the town.
Stadtpfarrkirche (church)
The famous Ave Verum Corpus composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Baden was first performed in 1791 in this church, (also known as St Stephan’s Church).
Music Pavilion
Lanner and Strauss once played here, and today the orchestra of Bühne Baden gives splendid Kur concerts.
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A perfect day in Baden bei Wien
9 a.m.
Kurpark Baden
The day begins with a coffee in Baden’s Kurpark, which is one of the largest in Europe. Alongside the Beethoven Temple with a magnificent view over the city, you stroll down to the historic baths ensemble and reach the historic centre.
10 a.m.
Beethovenhaus
In the Beethovenhaus you encounter the great composer who wrote significant parts of his 9th symphony here, stroll on to Arnulf Rainer Museum, one of the most recognized contemporary artists in the world, whose body of work is housed in a historic bathing temple and walk towards the Rosarium, Austria’s largest rose garden.
12 a.m.
Schloss Weikersdorf
Aperitif and lunch on the rose terrace at Schloss Weikersdorf. Surrounded by 900 varieties of roses, you can experience garden design at the highest quality and immerse yourself in the open-air photo exhibition La Gacilly, which runs through the whole of Baden. Spectacular photos by international photographers adorn the facades of houses and parks.
2 p.m.
Thermal Beach
A quick dip in the cold water at the historic Thermalstrand (Lido) with Austria’s largest sandy beach and a unique view of the Rauhenstein ruins and the Vienna Woods. Water slides, wave pools and palm islands invite you to have fun in the baths and the healing thermal water in the sulphur pools provides perfect relaxation. Pure summer feeling!
4 p.m.
Vienna Woods
If you like horses, visit the classic harness racing track with or without a hat or hike into the cool Vienna Woods, refresh yourself at the Schwechat in the much-lauded Helenental. Bicycle tours and hiking trails offer you a unique experience of nature.
8 p.m.
Heurigen
If you like horses, visit the classic harness racing track with or without a hat or hike into the cool Vienna Woods, refresh yourself at the Schwechat in the much-lauded Helenental. Bicycle tours and hiking trails offer you a unique experience of nature.
Walks and Tours
Baden offers cultural-historical walks along the paths of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with important themes such as Mozart, Beethoven, Jewish history, architecture and monuments of this beautiful town.
Baden bei Wien Museum
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Where life is a dream for visitors
Relax and recharge your batteries in wonderful surroundings! Whether alone, as a romantic couple, with friends or family – Baden is a gem for relaxation and regeneration and an escape from everyday life. It offers a relaxed pace and quality of life at the highest level!
Getting there
- Trains run regularly to Baden bei Wien from Vienna (approx 40 mins journey time). As an extra benefit, Baden Mobil means you can book a shuttle service to your hotel along with your train ticket and arrive in comfort!
- There is also a tram service from the centre of Vienna – travel from the Vienna Opera House to the centre of Baden bei Wien on a route that has been running for over 100 years
- Nearest airport: Vienna
- Happy Days
Baden Tourist Information Centre
- +43 2252 86800 600
- info@baden.at
- A-2500 Baden bei Wien Brusattiplatz 3
- https://www.tourismus.baden.at/
Events and festivals in Baden bei Wien
Festival La Gacilly – Baden Photo
Immerse yourself in one of the largest photographic...
Festival of Roses
The Festival of Roses presents the opening event...
Operetta Festival
Bühne Baden is known for its year-round musical...
Harness Racing in Baden bei Wien
Up close and personal at one of the...
Kur concerts
The Municipal Orchestra of the Baden Stage opens...
Hiking - Tasting – Enjoying
On the first two weekends in September, the...
Heurige (wine taverns)
Taste, enjoy, celebrate ... A variety of great...
Golf Arena Baden
Play the most beautiful courses of the region...
Moonlight Picnic and Concerts
Whether above the rooftops of Baden at the...
Casino: Special happy and lucky moments
A visit to Casino Baden promises excitement at...
Places to visit near Baden bei Wien
Vienna
Vienna is and remains the meeting place in the heart of Europe. The city is a rendezvous for people from all over the world, whether for business reasons or to embark on a personal voyage of discovery.
Rax/Schneeberg
Discover the most beautiful hiking routes and snug cosy huts for families in the Rax-Schneeberg region, just an hour from Vienna and Graz. Take Austria’s first cable car up the Rax in comfort, hop from hut to hut, hike where Vienna’s water comes from – Schneeberg and Rax are a nature adventure
Neusiedlersee
Enjoy the vastness, and let your gaze wander. Experience the landscape with its idyllic vineyards, and the unique countryside around the UNESCO World Heritage Site Lake Neusiedl. Whether you want to enjoy peace and relaxation on a walk or a bike ride along the shores of the Pannonian steppe lake, or indulge in water sports: there’s something to make everyone happy at Lake Neusiedl.
Wachau
Hello Wachau, you picturesque jewel! The river valley with a length of approximately 35 kilometres between Krems and Melk is one of the most beautiful regions in Austria. Some of the country’s best vines thrive on the sun-drenched banks of the Danube. Medieval castles perch elegantly above the vineyards. It is not for nothing that the Wachau has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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