Podcast Tour Wiesbaden The Emperor's Playground

Frankfurt, Germany
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Duration2h 2m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the glittering, scandalous, and steamy world of Wiesbaden in the 19th century. As the "Nice of the North," the city catered to the whims, sufferings, and vices of Europe's aristocracy. Between boiling thermal springs and opulent casinos, you discover a spa town built on healing waters and driven by immense wealth. Accompany Guide Max and architectural historian Emma behind the neoclassical facades to stories of royal abductions, gambling, and the invisible work that kept the champagne flowing.

3.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 122 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and art, design, and aesthetics
Excitingly told in the podcast style by experts and locals
Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. Villa Clementine
    10m
    A magnificent historicist villa that was the scene of the notorious royal scandal, the 'Wiesbaden Prince Kidnapping', in 1888.
  2. Wilhelmstrasse
    10m
    A neoclassical building on the 'Rue' that represents the architectural boom of the early 19th century and the theater of social ascent.
  3. Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden
    10m
    An opulent neo-Baroque theater, built in 1894 at the behest of Kaiser Wilhelm II to entertain international spa guests.
  4. Kurhaus
    10m
    The grand epicenter of the spa town, which houses the famous casino where Dostoevsky lost his fortune.
  5. Kurpark
    10m
    An English-style landscape garden designed for aristocratic promenades and offering a curated escape from the intensity of the casino.
  6. Kochbrunnen
    10m
    The most famous of the Wiesbaden hot springs, which surface at 66°C and formed the foundation of the city's medical mythology.
  7. Kranzplatz
    10m
    This grand hotel, founded in 1486, hosted Goethe and Dostoevsky and is the epitome of luxurious accommodation in the spa town.
  8. Kranzplatz
    10m
    This hotel, built in 1905, was the first in the world to offer thermal baths in the room and represents the extreme peak of spa luxury.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Wiesbaden main station to Villa Clementine by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Villa Clementine, Wiesbaden, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Palast Hotel, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Wiesbaden Main Station. The starting point is Palast Hotel, Wiesbaden, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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