BADEN-BADEN A FAMOUS THERMAL SPA WITH A LONG HISTORY

摘要

One of the most prestigious and historic thermal spas in Germany can be found in the southeastern part of the country. Located at the eastern border of the Upper Rhine Graben (Figure 1), the city is nestled between vineyards, forests and the plains of the Rhine valley; where, the River Oos leaves the mountains of the Black Forest. The hot springs are known at least since Roman times, and the spa was a social center for the European nobility in the 19th century (the "Belle Epoque"). Baden-Baden is still considered as a top place for balneological treatment and society events. Baden-Baden has an elevation of 161 m (528 ft) above sea level (city center); however, the lowest point in the city is 112m (367 ft) a.s.l. in the Rhine Graben, and the highest 1003 m (3290 ft) a.s.l. on Badener Hoehe in the Black Forest. With this location at the foot of the Black Forest, 61.5 % of the area of the city comprise forest.