TRAVEL GUIDE

Spring in Baden-Baden

Out into the cafés, soaking up the first rays of sunshine. A walk along the calm waters of the Oos. Everything is in bloom and fragrant. Magnolias glow in the Lichtentaler Allee. Tulips in front of the Kurhaus. Music is not only in the air at the Easter Festival. Here are our travel tips for spring in Baden-Baden.

Spring fever

Café culture, exhibitions & the scent of flowers

In spring, Baden-Baden awakens to new life, surrounded by blossoming gardens and fresh greenery adorning the city's elegant avenues and parks. Whether it's a relaxing day in the thermal baths, a visit to an open-air café or cultural highlights in historic locations or along the Museum Mile - Baden-Baden in spring offers unique experiences that invigorate the senses and refresh the soul.

What blooms when and where?

©Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH, C. Duepper

Breakfast & brunch

Eine verlockende Auswahl an kleinen Törtchen mit Himbeeren oder Schokolade im Café König in Baden-Baden, die zum Naschen einlädt.

events

Event highlights in spring

Jazz lovers get their money's worth at Mr. M's Jazz Club. The whole world travels to Baden-Baden for the Easter Festival. Extravagant hats and hot races attract visitors to the spring meeting at the racecourse.

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Places in bloom

The most beautiful places in spring

Baden-Baden blossoms in spring. Beautifully planted flowerbeds await in front of the Kurhaus and the Trinkhalle, while Lichtentaler Allee shows off a different side of its beauty every week. But it is also the lesser-known places that are enchanting. The Stourdza Chapel with its golden roof between Japanese ornamental cherry and magnolia blossom. Lush, bright tulips in the tulip garden. Or the delicate fruit blossom at the historic Leisberg fruit estate. Everything is fragrant, it's a feast for the senses.

The most beautiful photo spots

Blossom calendar

Tip

Hikes and walks in bloom

Discover Baden-Baden in bloom on a leisurely route with picturesque views.

The 2nd stage of the Panorama Trail is especially beautiful during the fruit blossom ♡.
As the name suggests, the forest and rose trail can be wonderfully combined with a visit to the rose garden.
The Lichtenthal Monastery tour is wonderful when the tulips are in bloom and also takes you past the roses in the patronage grounds.
The Geroldsau waterfalls are not only a delight when the rhododendrons are in bloom. Our tip: it's best to go there during the week and take the bus, it's more relaxed.

More hiking trails

Off into the countryside

Spring experiences

Relaxing time out in the hot thermal water? Enjoy the spring air at the Caracalla Spa. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature on a guided tour of the park and gardens. Or you can celebrate the perfect tee shot on the golf course, whether relaxing in the Rhine plain, over gentle hills in the vineyards or steeply uphill in the Black Forest, Baden-Baden and the region are perfect for a bike tour.

Caracalla Spa

Wellness

Das Innere der Caracalla Therme in Baden-Baden, mit einem sprudelnden Brunnen und einem weiten, türkisblauen Pool.

Park & garden tours

Events in the countryside

Idylle im Park: prächtige Bäume und der Sintersteinbrunnen in der Lichtentaler Allee in Baden-Baden.

Golfing

Golfregion Baden-Elsass

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Cycling tours

MTB & E-Bike

Zwei Radfahrer radeln zwischen Weinreben im malerischen Baden-Badener Rebland in Richtung Ortschaft.

Excursion destinations

Drohnenaufnahme von Baden-Baden mit Blick auf den Hausberg Merkur umgeben von grünen Wäldern bei Sonnenuntergang

VIDEOS

Spring inspiration

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Magnolia blossom
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FAQ

Things to know about spring in Baden-Baden

Is a city trip to Baden-Baden in spring worthwhile?

Yes ♡ Baden-Baden is beautiful in spring!

From the end of February, the Lichtentaler Allee is transformed into a bright sea of crocuses, followed by daffodils and tulips. Everything is in bloom and fragrant. The first warm rays of sunshine invite you to linger in the town's pretty cafés.

It is the perfect mix of an idyllic small town and the cultural offerings of a metropolis, pretty alleyways and lots of nature, numerous opportunities for shopping... and the hiking trails in and around Baden-Baden are particularly attractive in spring.

When does spring begin in Baden-Baden?

The calendar start of spring in Germany begins on March 20 and spring also arrives in Baden-Baden.

The sun's rays bring nature back to life. Crocuses are sprouting in Lichtentaler Allee, Japanese ornamental cherries in white and delicate pink and magnolias offer a lush floral display of shrubs. This is complemented by blue oysters and daffodils, whose blue, yellow and white ribbons of color run through the entire city. And the city center also comes to life in the spring sunshine.

When is Baden-Baden at its most beautiful?

Crocuses in February, magnolias at the end of March, roses from May... We have put together the most beautiful flowering locations throughout the year for you.

To the blossom calendar

How warm is it in Baden-Baden in spring?

Baden-Baden is nestled in the northern Black Forest, not far from the Rhine plain, approx. 173m above sea level, which also has an effect on the climate.

The climate in Baden-Baden is warm and temperate. With a south-westerly flow, Mediterranean air pampers the city with mild temperatures, while the rest of Germany is still dressed for winter.

So with a bit of luck, Baden-Baden may well crack the 20 degree mark in spring.

Why is Baden-Baden also known as the "secret rose capital"?

The rose novelty competition in Baden-Baden is considered one of the most important in Europe. The rose society garden on the Beutig can even compete with the renowned test gardens in Paris, Rome and St. Albans in England.

Every summer, Baden-Baden faces "rosy times". Lovers, growers and judges meet at the International Rose Novelty Competition to select the most beautiful of all roses.

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