Baden-Baden is a spa town in southwest Germany and has been known for its springs for around 2000 years. Like the English city of Bath, it too has the ruins of a 3rd century Roman bath as well as the modern Caracalla spa. The water for the spa comes from almost 2000 metres under the Florentiner Mountain – an area which can also be explored by hiring a car from Baden-Baden.
Outdoor activities are particularly popular in Baden-Baden, with golf and tennis at the top of the list. There are also a lot of hiking trails in the surrounding area so car hire from Baden-Baden is recommended if you want to go off and explore.
Baden-Baden is in a beautiful area of Germany, and there are lots of natural attractions in the surrounding area. Both the Triberg Falls and the River Wutach gorge are around one and a half to two hours' drive away, and best reached by hiring a car from Baden-Baden. The Triberg Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Germany due to their astounding beauty. Hiring a car from Baden-Baden is particularly recommended because the region is so enjoyable for driving – there are roads through the mountains that offer amazing views, and even a circular road that functions as a self-drive tour around the watchmaking landmarks in the area.
