Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden is the main city in Hessen and has been well known since centuries by its thermal springs and gambling. In the 19^th century Wiesbaden has been a global spa resort, attracting numerous famous guests. Today a large number of buildings have an extraordinary architecture from that time.

Wiesbaden and the nearby Rheingau-Taunus region represent a great variation of culture and nature. Rheingau, situated west of Wiesbaden between the Rhine River and hills of Taunus, is one of the best areas for wine production in Germany.

My favorite attraction in Wiesbaden is the casino and the park, which are close to the city center.

Spielbank is the casino in Wiesbaden and is an interesting place to visit not necessary for gambling but also for a dinner. The interior is also spectacular with nice ceiling decorations and ball halls. This very imposing and elegant building is the symbol of Wiesbaden. In the casino Dostoyevsky lost a lot of money but he got material to write his novel “The Gambler”.

The lovely and majestic building is surrounded by beautiful grounds. The gorgeous large park brings to a big lake with a fountain.

The park is in an English style and is a wonderful example of a gardening art.

A great and charming place to have a walk, this is definitely one of the most gracious locations in the park. The lovely park offers nice and relaxation areas.

A beautiful area to wander and admire the views. This is one of the most picturesque parts of Wiesbaden. There are also streams floating around the paths.

The park is a lovely oasis to walk and relax in the heart of Wiesbaden, while surrounded by nature.

When I visited the park everything was blooming. I took a long walk and to the lake in the middle, a home of ducks and geese. Many people were renting a boat or jogging. The atmosphere was just perfect, people were happy and enjoying the sunny day.

Fascinating views over the lake and the church.

The Baroque opera building was built by the German emperor Wilhelm I.

Wilhelmstrasse is the widest and longest city boulevard and a very nice area in Wiesbaden. There are many very nice buildings, notable architecture attractions and shops on one side and the park on the other. The street is very well maintained with flowers and lights, I love this part of Wiesbaden.

I really like the old towns of the German cities and the old town of Wiesbaden is also very interesting to visit with its paths and small cozy buildings.

A real highlight for me is the majestic Marktkirche.

The charming square Schloßplatz is really awesome and one of the top places in Wiesbaden.

Nearby is located the City Palace, which was used as a city residence by the Dukes of Nassau. The complex is used by the Hessian State Parliament.

The historical district of Wiesbaden is also well known by the Goldstrasse, offering a great variety of places to eat.

Old town hall.

Close to the city center is the Heidenmaur, situated next to the Roman gateway.

The Roman gate with a covered wooden bridge.

Wiesbaden is such a lovely city with a very special flair and a nice destination for a day trip in Hessen.