"Baden’s Living Water Source" Public City Tour
Discover Baden’s millennia-old connection to water on this city tour. Experience hot springs, historic fountains, the Limmat River, and the impressive Klus gorge.
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Tour stops
6 stops
Meet in Baden, where the tour exploring the history of water begins.
Discover BadenAt the hot springs, the guide explains how the Helvetians and Romans used them.
In the city, the focus is on the Stadtbach, fountains and bathhouses.
By the river, the tour explores the Limmat and its bridges.
In the gorge, you'll hear stories about water as the city's elixir of life.
The tour ends back in Baden's city centre.
Discover Baden
Highlights
- Explore Baden’s millennia-old bond with water
- Learn how the Helvetii and Romans used the hot springs
- Discover Stadtbach, fountains, and bathhouses around town
- Follow the stories of the Limmat and its bridges
- Cross through Baden’s striking Klus gorge
Description
This guided city tour reveals how closely Baden has been linked to water for thousands of years. Springs, Stadtbach, fountains, and bathhouses shape the town’s history. The tour highlights their role as a life source and part of the city’s development.
The Helvetii and Romans already harnessed the power of the hot springs. Founded as "Aquae Helveticae," Baden evolved throughout history. The Limmat River and its bridges also played a key role. In Baden’s Klus gorge, you’ll hear stories about water as the city’s life force.
Inclusions
Guided city tour focused on water
Sustainability contribution supporting emission offsets and local projects
Meeting point
Info Baden Tourist Office, Bahnhofplatz 1, 5400 Baden
Bahnhofpl. 1, 5400 Baden, Switzerland
Provider
Operated by
TourismusRegion Baden AG
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