The Friedrichsbad Baths, located in Baden-Baden Germany, is an elegant bathing complex that originally opened in as one of the most modern bathing establishments in Europe. Originally catering to European aristocracy, this beautiful neo-Renaissance style bathing house is still open to all looking to soak in the curative mineral waters or just enjoy a quiet few hours of relaxation.
Sitting upon the ruins of baths used by Roman generals, those who visit Friedrichsbad will follow a step Irish-Roman bathing ritual that includes a sequence of hot air baths, steam rooms, showers, pools, and optional massages. Perhaps the best part is that your hours here are spent within a steamy haze of marble, brass, colorful titles, and majestic domes.
Friedrichsbad is also the place where Ethan and I got up the courage to go completely nude in a co-ed place for the first time. Interested in visiting or just hearing about our experience? By Car : If driving, you can park in the huge underground parking garage shared by both the Caracalla and Friedrichsbad Baths.
To get here, head for Rotenbachtalstrasse and the entrance for the garage is located off this street. You get a parking discount for the first two hours if you are visiting one of the spas, just validate your parking ticket before leaving the bath.
By Bus : Buses travel regularly from the Baden-Baden railway station to the town center, and you can check the local bus routes and schedules. It is about a 5 to 7 minute walk from Leopaldsplatz main town square down Sophienstrasse to the baths. Friedrichsbad is normally open daily from am to pm — Discounted prices are available to those traveling groups of 10 or more.
