This is Baden
Baden is located in the north of Switzerland in the canton of Aargau. The small town on the Limmat River is a popular travel destination due to its thermal baths and the
Old Town. It is also quickly reachable from
Zurich.
Discover Baden
From Baden train station, it’s only a few steps to Schlossbergplatz with the City Tower. You can also comfortably reach the spa quarter via the promenade lift and the Limmat path. Baden also offers a diverse music and theater scene as well as remarkable museums. A popular recreational area is Baldegg with the viewing platform on the water tower.
Baden Old Town and Ruine Stein
The car-free
Old Town will delight you, being one of the best-preserved in Switzerland. The cobbled streets in the Halde are lined with lovingly restored buildings housing boutiques and cafés. You cross the covered wooden bridge to the Landvogt Castle, part of the
Historical Museum. A walk up to the
Stein Castle ruins, Baden’s landmark, is worth it for the fantastic views over the Limmat valley.
Bathing Town Baden
Water is Baden’s elixir of life: 18 springs produce 47-degree hot thermal water, the most mineral-rich in Switzerland. The Limmat plays a key role, having carved its way over millennia through the Lägern rock where the springs originate. On a tour through the spa quarter, you’ll learn more about bathing culture dating back to Roman times. Slow down in the historic Limmathof, in the
Wellness-Therme Fortyseven, or at the public “Heisse Brunnen” (hot fountains).
Around Baden
A popular hike goes over the Jura ridge of the Lägern to Regensberg. Or you can take the Limmat Culture Trail with over 20 artworks. It ends at the
Wettingen Monastery Peninsula, where you can admire the magnificent Cistercian monastery with its gardens. Through the Limmat valley, you reach
Zurich in no time.
Experience Baden for less
With the
Cityticket Baden, overnight guests benefit from free public transport rides and a free city tour. By purchasing the
Wellness-Pass, you receive free entry to each of the four Aargau thermal baths.
