 Baden's old town from the Wettingerhochbrücke | ||
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| Canton | Aargau | |
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| Residents | 19.122 (2016) | |
| height | 381 m, 422 m | |
| Tourist info | 41 56 200 87 87 https://www.baden.ch/de/kultur-freizeit/tourist-office-info-baden.html/136 | |
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Swimming is the capital of the district Swimming of the canton Aargau, north in the Switzerland.
background
With around 19,000 inhabitants (2018), Baden is the third largest municipality in the canton of Aargau after the neighboring municipality Wettingen and the canton capital Aarau. At the beginning of the 2nd century there was a Roman settlement named in the present area of the city Aquae Helveticae «Helvetic Baths». The Romans attributed a healing effect to the thermal springs. Nowadays, however, the sources are only used in individual hotels. Since the turn of the millennium, however, efforts have been made to make the springs accessible to the public again, so that the thermal baths have become one of the main attractions of the city of Baden.[1] In April 2018, the construction of a new thermal bath on the Limmat started according to the architect's plans Mario Botta, which will one day become the flagship of the city. In the early Middle Ages, Baden was the administrative seat of the Habsburgs. Baden was granted city rights by King Albrecht of the Habsburgs in 1308. After the Habsburgs were driven out by the Confederates in 1415, Baden became the seat of the daily statutes (conference) of the federal places. Baden was chosen as the seat of the daily statutes due to its location central to the federal locations and the baths. The city retained this status as the "secret capital of the Confederates" for almost 300 years until 1712. The historic daily statute hall in the city's administrative building, which can be visited as part of city tours, also dates from this time. At the end of the 19th century the company BBC was founded in Baden by the two young pioneers of electrical engineering, Walter Boveri and James Elliott Lancelot Brown. Baden became an industrial city and the center of the Swiss electrical industry. Today's FIG (1988 merger of the BBC with the Swedish ASEA) with around 147,000 employees worldwide, Baden still employs several thousand people.
getting there
By plane
The city of Baden is located in the catchment area of airport Zurich. During the day, Baden can be reached directly every hour with the connection to Basel SBB. Other connections are also available, which, however, require a change at Zurich HB (main station) or Zurich Oerlikon. The journey takes between half an hour and 40 minutes for all connections (without delay).
For an arrival via the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg There are also connections, whereby you first take the NFB 50 bus in the direction of Basel, SBB train station. From there there are at least two connections every hour, each of which takes 50 minutes (without delay).
By train
The express trains from stop at Baden station Zurich to Basel (via Frick) and Olten (via Brugg). It is also integrated into the ZVV's S-Bahn network. Zurich HB can be reached by IR in around 15 minutes and by S-Bahn in a good 30 minutes.
Arrival and departure inquiries.
By bus
The city of Baden is accessible by the bus network of the RVBWs and the Post (Postbus) well connected with the environment. Basically, the connections can also be found through the SBB.
In the street
The A1 runs south of the city and can be left at the Baden-West and Baden-Ost connections.
mobility
The dense network of local public transport is operated by the Regional Transport Authority Baden-Wettingen (RVBW). The surrounding area is very well served by the S-Bahn and regional trains of the SBB, as well as by many Postbus lines. On all lines there is an hourly, if not half-hourly service.
The road network is well developed, but often congested during rush hour.
Tourist Attractions
Houses of worship
- 1 Neo-Gothic Epiphany Chapel, Parkstrasse, 5400 Baden.
- 2 Gothic chapel of St. Anne, Wettingerstrasse 13, 5400 Baden.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 3 Brugger Tower, Weite Gasse / Schlossbergplatz, 5400 Baden.
Buildings
- 4 Wooden bridge, Untere Halde / Wettingerstrasse, 5400 Baden.
- 5 High bridge
Monuments
- 6 synagogue, Parkstrasse 17, 5400 Baden.
- 7 Kursaal, Haselstrasse 2, 5400 Baden.
Museums
- 8 historical Museum, Wettingerstrasse 2 (in the governor's palace). Tel.: 41 (0)56 222 75 74, Fax: 41 (0)56 222 72 71. Open: Tue-Sat 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Thu 12 p.m.-7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Price: Adults CHF 8.-, students CHF 6.-, families CHF 12.-, children up to 16 years free.
- 9 Langmatt Museum, Römerstrasse 30. Tel.: 41 (0)56 222 58 42, Fax: 41 (0)56 222 62 27. Open: Tue-Fri 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Price: 12 .- / 8.- CHF.
- 10 Swiss Children's Museum, Ländliweg 7. Tel.: 41 (0)56 222 1444, Fax: 41 (0)56 222 6862. Open: Tue-Sat 2 pm-5pm, Sun 10 am-5pm.Price: adults CHF 10.-, students CHF 7.-, children CHF 3.-.
- 11 Electrical museum in the Kappelerhof power plant, In Roggebode 19. Tel.: 41 (0)56 200 94 00, Fax: 41 (0)56 200 94 49. Open: Wed 2 pm-5pm, Sat 11 am-3pm.Price: free entry.
- 12 Baden Teddy Bear Museum, Upper stockpile 24. Open: Wed, Sat, Sun 1.30pm-5pm.
Streets and squares
- Theater square, Theaterplatz, 5400 Baden. Price: Free access.
Parks
- 13 Park of the Villa Boveri, Ländliweg 5. Tel.: 41 (0)58 585 24 61. Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.Price: free entry.
- Old city cemetery, Bruggerstrasse 53. Open: every day.Price: free entry.
- 14 Spa gardens, Haselstrasse 2. Open: every day.Price: free entry.
various
- 1 Grand Casino Baden, Haselstrasse 2. Tel.: 41 (0)56 204 07 07 (Game room), 41 (0)56 204 08 08 (Restaurant). Open: Sun - Thu 11 a.m. - 4 a.m., Fri Sat 11 a.m. - 5 a.m., table game daily from 3 p.m. (game room); Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun 10.30 a.m. - 11 p.m. (restaurant).Price: 10.- CHF. Minimum age 18 years. (Game room).
activities
The city of Baden was an international one for centuries Spa resort. In the spa district (Aquae Helveticae) founded by the Romans, there are 18 thermal springs from which about 1 million liters of mineral water enriched with hydrogen sulfide and minerals flow per day, the temperature of which is around 45-47 ° C. However, the spas had missed the trend a little so that the spa district looks a bit antiquated. In 2018, however, the foundation stone was laid for a new thermal bath and a rehabilitation clinic. "022 everything should be ready and Baden should be back in the front row of Swiss thermal baths Grand Casino Baden, which has received one of the coveted A-Casino licenses and can therefore offer all table games. The city usually organizes one every ten years Bathing trip, with many opportunities to eat, drink and party. The festival lasts at least a week and up to a million visitors flock during this time. To take part in the main part of the festival, you have to pay admission. During this time, further bus and train connections are offered. Sometimes a city festival takes place five years before or after a Badenfahrt, which is popularly known as the “little Badenfahrt”.
There is a culture trail along the Limmat. The signposted sculpture trail connects Baden, Wettingen and Neuenhof. The whole region is accessible via well-signposted hiking trails, including some nature trails. There is also a Foxtrail in town Trail swimming.
In the wider area, the Aargau Jura Park beautiful hiking and biking trails.
Sports
Bathing offers many opportunities to do sports. Numerous fitness centers such as Vitaparcours, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool or bike routes can be found there. More than half of the municipal area is covered by forest, which enables numerous activities. There are barbecue and resting areas there, the network of paths is well developed and, as far as possible, can also be used by bike.[1]
Wellness
Baden has the most mineral-rich thermal water in Switzerland. There are also many wellness offers to discover here:
- Novum Spa
- Private spa suites and massages in the Atrium Hotel Blume
- Hammam
- Hotel room with its own whirlpool on the terrace
- Float
Bad weather program
Even when it rains and storms, Baden also offers other activities such as:
- transformer. Movie theater.
- STERK CINE AG. Movie theater.
- power plant
- Timemaze - Live Escape Game, Bahnhofstrasse 42. Tel.: 41 56 555 26 00. Escape room, reservation required. At the Ost Bahnhof, at Migros, walk in the direction of the Postbus stops. The entrance is in the same building as Migros.Price: see website.
Events, festivals and events
- Fantoche film festival
- Outdoor cinema
- Bathing magically
- Figura theater festival
- Music Festival, One Of A Million
- Bathing trip. City festival.
shop
The car-free old town is very suitable for strolling and shopping in peace. There are larger branches but also many smaller shops. There are many shoe and clothing stores in the city. There are just as many options for salty or sweet main and intermediate meals, as are some bars and cafes.
kitchen
The list of restaurants is far from complete. Fast food shops are available. It's worth looking for more restaurants using the search engine.
Cheap
- 1 Kreuzliberg restaurant, Zürcherstrasse 51. Tel.: 41 56 222 42 71. Traditional Italian cuisine. Menus from CHF 17.00, plate of spaghetti from CHF 14.00.
- 2 Santa Lucia Baden restaurant, Wettingerstrasse 29. Tel.: 41 56 221 62 82. Italian kitchen. Pizza from 17.- CHF, plate of spaghetti from 17.00.
medium
- 3 Gotthardo restaurant, Stadtturmstrasse 14. Tel.: 41 56 222 40 71. Italian kitchen. Menus from 45 Fr.
- 4 Isebähnli city bistro, Bahnhofstrasse 10. Tel.: 41 56 222 57 58. Swiss, European.
- 5 Manora restaurant, Schlossbergplatz 7. Tel.: 41 56 203 36 80. International, buffet restaurant of the Manor branch.
Upscale
- Torre restaurant, Rütistrasse 3a. Tel.: 41 56 221 24 14. Steakhouse. Meat from 44 Fr.
- 6 Hertenstein Panorama Restaurant, Hertensteinstrasse 80. Tel.: 41 56 221 10 20. Regional, suitable for vegetarians.
nightlife
- Spa theater
- Theater in the Kornhaus
- Merkker cultural venue
- Grand Casino
Cheap
medium
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 youth hostel, Kanalstrasse 7. Tel.: 41 (0)56 221 67 36, Fax: 41 (0)56 221 76 60. Price: DR 88.– to 100.– CHF (including breakfast).
- Bed & Breakfast: Several different offers are available in Baden and Ennetbaden. More on the tourism page
medium
- 2 Aparthotel Baden, Zelgweg 11. Tel.: 41 56 493 44 88. Price: DR 139 - 219 (excluding breakfast).
- 3 Transformer hotel and congress center, Bruggerstrasse 56. Tel.: 41 56 203 80 80. Price: Double 100 - 200 CHF (including breakfast).
- Hotel Linde, Mellingerstrasse 22. Tel.: 41 56 200 94 60. Price: DR 155 - 250 CHF (including breakfast).
- 4 Bruggerhof, Bruggerstrasse 103. Tel.: 41 (0)56 222 72 03, Fax: 41 (0)56 221 07 54. Price: double room CHF 165.00 (including breakfast).
- La Cappella, Bruggerstrasse 142. Tel.: 41 (0)56 222 38 34, Fax: 41 (0)56 222 55 32. Price: DR 160.– to 180.– CHF (including breakfast).
- 5 Atrium Hotel Flower, Kurplatz 4. Tel.: 41 (0)56 200 02 00, Fax: 41 (0)56 200 02 50. Price: DR 150– to 240 CHF (including breakfast).
Upscale
- 6 You Parc, Römerstrasse 24. Tel.: 41 (0)56 203 15 15, Fax: 41 (0)56 222 07 93. Price: DR 270.– to 280.– CHF (including breakfast).
- 7 Limmathof Baden, Limmatpromenade 28. Tel.: 41 (0)56 200 17 17, Fax: 41 (0)56 200 17 18. Price: double room CHF 220.– to CHF 290.– (including breakfast).
Learn
Some jobs for students or apprentices are available in the Baden City Library at. The library is well attended over Christmas and in summer from June. The library has electrical outlets and a coffee maker. There is also a lift.
security
- Police emergency number: 117
- Emergency fire brigade: 118
- Emergency telephone ambulance and rescue service: 144
- 1 City Police Baden, Office building Rathausgasse 3. Tel.: 41 (0)56 200 82 40, Fax: 41 (0)56 200 83 53. Open: Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
health
- 2 Baden Cantonal Hospital, In the angel. Tel.: 41 (0)56 486 21 11.
Practical advice
- Info bathing, Oberer Bahnhofplatz 1, 5401 Baden. Tel.: 41 (0)56 200 87 87, Fax: 41 (0)56 200 83 82, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon noon-7 p.m., Tue-Fri 9.30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9.30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- The post office is right next to the train station.
- A distinction is made between east and west at the train station. The eastern part is there at the post office, from platform one.
- A locker at the train station costs at least 6 CHF (as of August 2018).
- To get to the city center quickly, you should walk along platform one in the direction of the Stein ruins, cross the pedestrian crossing and then walk down the ramp further ahead.
- The toilets at the train station cost 1 CHF.
- The SBB offers an information desk.
- The Raiffeisenbank is located in the western part of the train station towards the Stein ruins.
- On Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7-11: 30 a.m. Weekly market in the city. During this time, the buses skip the "Weite Basse" stop. You should get off at the stop "Schlossbergplatz" or "Schulhausplatz".
trips
The neighboring community Wettingen also has some sights to offer, including Wettingen Monastery, a former Cistercian monastery. Climbing the Schartenfels is worthwhile for a beautiful view. There is a restaurant upstairs.
literature
Web links
- http://www.baden.ch - Official website of Baden
- Leisure blog Baden
- Cultural picnic in Baden
