Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden has a long tradition as a spa town thanks to its 26 hot springs and is actually considered one of the oldest in Europe. The city is a recognised centre for the treatment of rheumatic and orthopaedic diseases and the hot springs therefore remain an important element in medical treatments. For this reason, the city also has many specialised hospitals and rehabilitation centres.

Wiesbaden is also famous for its beautiful architecture and wonderful climate, which is why the city is also known as Germany's Nice.

Visit Schloßplatz, located in the centre of the city and surrounded by several excellent buildings. The Duke's Palace was begun under William, Duke of Nassau in 1837, and it was completed in 1841, two years after William's death. The palace was later used as headquarters for French and British occupying troops after the First World War, then as a museum. Since 1945 the building has served as the 'Landtag' or parliament building for the federal state of Hesse.

The cosy town has a lot to offer and a few hours in its pleasant company certainly can't hurt.