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- German
- English
Look behind the elegant facades of Wiesbaden and dive into its steaming, sulfurous core. This captivating, sensual tour reveals the hidden layers of one of Europe's most famous spa towns. You follow the path of the thermal water – from a rough, strongly smelling natural phenomenon to the highly ritualized, opulent center of high society. Feel the heat emanating from ancient stones, smell the unmistakable scent from the depths of the earth, and discover how an underground, mineral heart has shaped the architecture, class boundaries, and cultural identity of an entire city.
- A 1.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stops in 81 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in sensual & emotional cities and history & memory
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from the central transport hub in Wiesbaden to Faulbrunnen using local public transport. Go the last stretch to Faulbrunnen, Platz der Deutschen Einheit, 65185 Wiesbaden. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Kurhaus and Kurpark, Kurhausplatz 1, 65189 Wiesbaden, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Wiesbaden. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A cold, highly sulfurous spring that offers a raw, unembellished introduction to the underground mineral waters of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Backerbrunnen
A warm, useful source that was historically used by local bakers and illustrates the working class's relationship with the waters.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
An opulent Art Nouveau bathhouse built on Roman ruins, representing the peak of the tactile, ritualized spa experience.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
One of the oldest grand hotels in Europe, showing the privatization of the springs and the intimate, covered spa rituals of the elite.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kochbrunnen
The boiling heart of Wiesbaden (66°C), which offers the ultimate sensory experience of steam, heat, and historical drinking traditions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kurhaus
The great social highlight of the spa, where visitors came to be seen, to see, and to breathe the fresh air of the landscaped park.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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