Baden Things to Do

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The main objective was to explore the ruins, to see the countryside around Baden and to take some photos.

On a Secondary level was the exercise in wandering around the top of the rocky ground the castle was located on.

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When you do reach the castle, little is left of the original buildings, not sure if the damage is from age and neglect or if there was a major attack on the caste from an enemy and they destroyed all except the tall tower that is left standing.

When on that narrow upper level, one realises that there is very little room for a massive fortress, certainly not like the space available for the Castle at Gruyeres.

There are several views from this height, since it is higher than all the other buildings in Baden.

This is a great town to simply walk around and explore. On a warm day, there will be some nice outdoor cafes in town. Some of the highlights are the colorful church and steeple, the medieval clock tower, and the covered bridge that spans the Limmat River. If arriving from the train station, at first the area will seem like a modern shopping mall. A few blocks of walking will lead to the nicer areasThere are a few museums as well as the trip up to the ruined castle to complement the visit here.

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The ruins of Stein Castle overlook the town of Baden. There are clear views of the surrounding countryside, the old town, the train station, and the river below. From the center of the old town, a narrow alley with stairs begins the climb up to the ruins. The trail ascends past small gardens and homes. In some areas, it feels like a nature trail. There are small animals such as lizards (did not expect these in Switzerland) and some wildflowers. The views are very rewarding, and it is easy to see the historic town below. Not much is left of the castle, but there are still some walls and a few other structures remaining. Even with the castle in ruins, it is still nice to look at and enjoy the visit.

In the Limmat (river) in Baden there are hot springs. Above the river there are ceveral spas. The spa's are a paying proposition.

ThermalBaden
Kurplatz 1, CH-5400 Baden/Schweiz
Tel. 056 203 91 12
www.thermalbaden.ch

Thermal Schweizerhof
Kurplatz 3, CH-5400 Baden/Schweiz
www.schweizerhof-baden.ch

Limmathof Baden, Novum Spa
Limmatpromenade 28, CH-5400 Baden/Schweiz
www.limmathof.ch

Atrium-Hotel Blume
Kurplatz 4, CH-5400 Baden/Schweiz
www.blume-baden.ch

The church itelf doesn't differ much from the other chrches in the kanton.

What is interesting though, is the little stage setting on the north side of the church. There is a little scene build which represents a situation from the Gospel.

You ought to have a look. It is quite nice.

Check out the whole of Baden, but don't forget to go down to the river Limmat which divides the city in two parts - actually Wettingen is almost instantly on the other side.

Once you'v reached the old craftman's part of the town you'll easily find this amazing bridge.

It looks so different from what you are used to see. Take a good look at the facade of the bridge, stunning, millions of little wooden pieces build the wall of the bridge.