Seniors Enjoy Oldest Spa Town In Europe

Wiesbaden is a city in southwest Germany and the capital of the federal state of Hesse. It has 275,000 inhabitants, plus approximately 19,000 United States citizens. The city is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe and its name translates to “meadow baths,” making reference to all the hot springs.

Wiesbaden is one of the most famous spas in all of Europe with its 26 hot springs. This senior loves hot springs.  How about you? Even the “old” Romans knew of the many hot springs and spent time there. Today Wiesbaden is widely regarded as the wellness capital of Europe.

There is much to see and do in Wiesbaden. Senior visitors will discover that the diversity is irresistible. Whether you feel like a festively elegant classic event, or high-spirited parties, social gatherings or sports events with renowned personalities, you are bound to find something to suit your taste in Wiesbaden. The town is 40km west of Frankfurt and across the Rhine River from Mainz.

 Seniors Discover Roman History

TripAdvisor notes that the city is tucked in a lovely valley between the Rhine River and the Taunus Mountains and has long been an important spa city, dating back to Roman times when it was called Aquae Mattiacorum. In the 19th century, Wiesbaden also became a popular gambling center.

For a soothing plunge, try the famous Kaiser Friedrich’s Therme in the city center. For senior visitors, a good place to start exploring Wiesbaden is the Schlossplatz, where you’ll find the Marktbrunnen ( Market Fountain, 1537), the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall, 1610) and, across the square, the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall, 1884-87).

 And don’t miss the Schlossplatz (Palace Square) and the impressive Kurhaus Wiesbaden event and conference center, both within a few blocks.  Pop inside the Kurhaus to see some incredibly ornate spaces, including the main hall, with its marble floor, granite columns, Greco-Roman–style statuary and sparkling dome mosaics, plus a casino.

 Things to see and do overflow in town. The Kurhaus Wiesbaden with its magnificent ballrooms, is frequently the venue for traditional cultural events. Open-air concerts and ballet performances in and around the Kurhaus set highlights in Wiesbaden’s cultural scene. Whether senior travelers come for the saunas or the restaurants, the atmosphere or the shopping, you will find everything to be at the height of luxury.

Seniors Stroll The City Center

Once you are in the city center it’s enjoyable to just stroll. The main pedestrian area is similar to an open-air mall, but more relaxed. In 2013 the “Nerobergbahn”, one of the city´s most popular leisure-time destinations, celebrated its 125th anniversary. The easiest way to get up the Neroberg is to take the historic funicular railway,  it is like a journey into the past. Inaugurated in 1888 the train is powered by water ballast.

 Enjoy every moment in Wiesbaden and be sure to enjoy one of the many hot water spas.  jeb