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How to get to Wiesbaden from Frankfurt Airport
When to travel to Wiesbaden
I have travelled to Germany and I can say that Wiesbaden is one of the key thermal resorts in the country. Thanks to its 25 springs, Wiesbaden has various thermal baths, sanatoriums and medical centers, that is why it has become one of the most popular thermal resorts in Europe. Being a thermal resort, Wiesbaden has other remarkable places to visit, for example, elegant palaces and cathedrals, beautiful nature and breathtaking observations decks, which can be reached by funicular.
You can travel to Wiesbaden all year round. A local climate is mild and comfortable for long-distance walking at any time of the year. Visiting of thermal baths is also option available at any season of the year.
Wiesbaden is considered to be a resort town that is why you can find everything you need here for relaxation, including a variety of thermal and spa complexes, different cafés, restaurants, a large number of historical monuments and other attractions. Besides, you can easily reach the resort or travel to neighboring locations as public transport routes are developed perfectly.
How to get to Wiesbaden
Where do you fly into to get to Wiesbaden? You can get to Wiesbaden from virtually any major city in Germany, but most often, tourists fly to neighboring city of Frankfurt, since Frankfurt has the international airport. Check the current timetable from your city at Aviasales booking service. I used to arrive to Frankfurt Airport. It is a modern air hub with everything you need. it also has a good transport connection to different regions of Germany.
How to get to Wiesbaden from Frankfurt Airport
The distance between Frankfurt airport and Wiesbaden is 27 km. They are connected with motorways # A3 (the fastest option) and # A66 or #A60 (see on the map).
By public transport: You can get from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden by public transport, taxi (transfer) or by rented car. In case of choosing public transport, you need to take a direct train. The travel time from Frankfurt Main Railway Station is approximately 45 minutes. Trains run quite often during the day, but do not run at night. The schedule can be checked at the Raileurope booking service. I usually use Raileurope to check out the current train timetable when travelling in Europe. In my opinion, it is a very convenient service, because I can compare different possible routes, duration of the train journey and many other useful options.
◊Be noted! If you want to get to Wiesbaden directly from Frankfurt Airport, then during the daytime it is possible to do this also by train. Trains depart from Regionalbahnhof Railway Station which is situated on the ground floor of terminal #1. The travel time is about 35 minutes one way. If you arrive at night, then you can get from the airport to the resort only by taxi or a pre-booked transfer, no public transport options are available.
By taxi: You can also take a taxi from Frankfurt Airport to the resort. You can order a car upon arrival at the airport terminal, or in advance on the transfer booking services such as Kiwitaxi service, Intui.Travel service and other similar ones. The travel time is 20-25 minutes. It is a convenient option for those who arrive at night or have a large number of bags or travel with kids.
By renting a car: One more convenient option for getting from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden is renting a car. You can rent a car directly at the airport if you have an international driver’s license and a bank card. Frankfurt is connected with other cities in Germany by many high-speed motorways, so traveling by car is comfortable, fast and easy. You can find rental offices both at the airport and in almost all areas of the city. You can also book a car in advance on the different booking services such as Discover Cars, Economybookings, etc. Compare a few of booking services to choose the best price as I do when planning my trips.
Where to stay in Wiesbaden
I did some research and discovered that In Wiesbaden, there are a lot of places for accommodation of any type. Most of them are located in the historical center of the town or pretty close to it. Choosing the town center, you will be within the walking distance of the thermal baths and the main attractions of Wiesbaden. As for the star rating, in Wiesbaden you can find hotels of all-star categories, ranging from hostels and hotels without stars to five-star hotels.
Hotel Nassauer Hof 5* – the hotel is located in the “heart” of Wiesbaden and offers its guests a spa center and a Michelin-starred restaurant. In the spa center you can find a sunbathing terrace, a gym and a pool on the roof with thermal water; various types of saunas are also available. Guests can stay in the rooms of various categories. Breakfast is included. Wi-Fi is free of charge. Public parking is possible on site at an additional cost. The front desk is open 24/7;
Dorint Pallas Wiesbaden 5* – the hotel is located in the historic center of the town. The hotel has a wellness center with sauna, steam bath, solarium, caldarium and hydromassage. A Mediterranean restaurant is open and can offer a peaceful terrace. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories, including family rooms. Type of food included is breakfast. All rooms are also equipped with a coffee pot or kettle. Public parking is available on site at an additional cost. The front desk serves guests 24/7;
Hotel Oranien Wiesbaden 4* – the hotel is located in the town center and a 5-minute walk from the nearest thermal complex. The hotel has a restaurant, a garden and a picturesque terrace. You can stay in rooms of various categories with a classic design. Depending on the type of room, breakfast may be included or paid separately. Wi-Fi is free of charge. Public parking is available on site at an additional cost. The front desk is open 24/7;
Citta Truffel Hotel 4* – this design hotel is located in the center of Wiesbaden. It offers a sauna, a gym, a restaurant and a relaxing terrace. You can stay in the rooms of various categories. Depending on the type of room, breakfast may be included or paid separately. Wi-Fi is free of charge. Public parking is situated nearby and available at an additional cost;
Fontana Hotel Wisbaden 3* – the hotel has a convenient location within the walking distance from the thermal complexes and the town center. Guests can stay in single and double rooms of various categories. Depending on the type of room, breakfast may be included or paid separately. Wi-Fi is free of charge. Private parking is possible on site at an additional cost;
GDA Hotel Hildastift am Kurpark – the hotel is located close to the thermal complex. The hotel has a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a gym. You can stay in rooms of various categories. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette. Breakfasts are provided upon request. Private parking is available on site upon reservation and at an additional cost. The front desk serves guests 24/7. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms for free;
Hotel zum Scheppen Eck – the hotel is located in the southern part of Wiesbaden. Some attractions can be reached on foot, others can be reached by public transport in 10 minutes. Guests can stay in single and double rooms. Breakfast is available upon request. Free public parking is available nearby. The front desk provides luggage storage services. Wi-Fi is free of charge.
What to see & do in Wiesbaden
Be sure to visit the local Kurpark, located in the town center. This extensive green area is great for walking and exploring the Kurhaus building, a magnificent example of 17th century architecture. Another famous open-air promenade is Neroberg mountain. It is located in the closest surroundings of Wiesbaden; you can go up the mountain by funicular. At the highest point, you can see an excellent panorama of the town. By the way, here you can also find the famous outdoor pool in the mountains called Opelbad. It is a great idea to swim in the pool at the peak of the mountain with picturesque views of the town underneath, isn`t it? I did some research to collect practical information for visiting and here it is:
- Open-air swimming pool is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- The entrance price is 12 euros for adults and 6 euros for kids.
- How to get there: take bus line #1 to Nerotal stop; then take the Nerobergbahn cable car up to Opelbad.
As for architectural attractions of Wiesbaden, it is definitely worth of visiting the City Hall, made in the Renaissance style; the City Palace, made in the classical style; the Baroque Biebrich Palace; the Romanesque Villa Clementine and the Sonlein Villa. All these buildings amaze tourists with its unique architecture and historical significance. The neo-Gothic Solmschlossen fortress will also impress you.
The other interesting fact is that Wiesbaden lies along the famous Rhine Wine Road, where a large number of wineries are located. The best Riesling wine in Germany is made at the nearest surroundings of Wiesbaden. Also, many Medieval castles and monasteries can be found along the road. So, if you have one extra day, spend it to explore the closest surroundings. A rented car is the best choice for moving around, but if you don`t drive or don`t have an international license, you can take a one-day excursion.
◊Wiesbaden is a thermal resort; you can find about 25 different springs and 2 large thermal complexes here. So, for example, the Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme is located in the very center of Wiesbaden and have a wide range of relaxation services, including a tepidarium, a sudarium, a sanarium, a Russian steam bath and a Finnish sauna, a stone steam room, a tropical contrast shower, thermal pools with water temperature +37, +38 degrees, Kneipp shower and much more. In terms of spa treatments, the Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme offers a lot of massage options. In addition to classic massage, it can be aroma massage, hot stone massage, various types of face and body care. I visited some thermal spas in my life and can definitely recommend such a nice activity to try.
- The baths are open daily from 10 am to 10 pm
- All procedures are paid separately
- Tuesdays are women’s day
- Admission is allowed only from the age of 16
- The entrance fee is 16 euros for adults (2-hour visiting)
- Hiring a bath towel costs 4,5 euros; hiring a bathrobe costs 8,50 euros
- How to get there: take a bus line #1 or #8 and go to Webergasse
◊Thermalbad Aukammtal spa complex offers to try such types of relaxation as the outdoor and indoor pools with a connected water channel, water massage nozzles and chairs, a whirlpool, water gymnastics, a sanarium, a Finnish sauna, a classic steam bath, a tropical and polar shower, dry and wet sauna lodges and much more. You can also find such services as massage and beauty treatments here. After some research, I discovered the following practical information:
- The pool area is open daily from 8 am to 10 pm
- Sauna area is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm (Mondays are ladies’ day)
- Please note that access to the sauna is only allowed for children over 16 years of age
- The entrance fee (swimming pool area) is 15 euros for adults and 8 euros for kids
- The entrance fee (sauna area) is 25 euros for adults
- How to get there: take a bus line #18 to Thermalbad
◊In addition to these two well-known thermal complexes, Wiesbaden also has a Meinzer Strasse Leisure Pool & Sauna complex. You can find here an outdoor sauna with 360-degree observation on nature landscapes around; a number of indoor saunas; various types of healing showers; sun loungers; and a swimming pool.
- The pool area is open daily, except Mondays, from 7 am to 20.45 pm; Saturday and Sunday have the extended opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm
- The sauna area is open daily, except Mondays, from 9 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday have the extended opening hours from 9 am to 8 pm (Thursdays are ladies’ day)
- Entrance fee for the pool area is 4.20 euros and for the sauna area is 10 euros
- How to get there: take the bus lines #3, #6 or #33 to Freizeitbad stop
◊The Kostheim Indoor Pool is also available in Wiesbaden. A Finnish sauna, a sanarium, a steam room and a massage room can be found at the Kostheim area.
- The pool area is open daily, except Mondays, from 7 am to 9.45 pm; Saturday and Sunday opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm
- The entrance fee is 5,5 euros for adults and 2,5 euros for kids
The sauna area has its own schedule:
- Monday (Mixed) 1 pm – 9.45 pm
- Tuesday (Men) 1 pm – 9.45 pm
- Wednesday (Ladies) 8 am – 1 pm
- Wednesday (Mixed) 1 pm – 9.45 pm
- Thursday (Ladies) 1 am – 9.45 pm
- Friday (Mixed) 1 am – 9.45 pm
- Saturday and Sunday (Mixed) 9 am – 5 pm
- The entrance fee is 13 euros
- Admission is allowed only from the age of 16
As you can see, there is a lot of thermal and spa areas for relaxation and different treatments & care in Wiesbaden. Which complex to visit is up to you. Most of the tourists try different thermal areas to choose the best one. When I have enough time, I personally also like to visit a couple of thermal spas to compare their services.
Take a note! When going on a trip to Germany, do not forget to take out a travel insurance, which is useful for receiving a tourist visa and for solving emerged medical problems when travelling in another country. You can purchase an insurance via online services, for example, via EKTA and others. You can choose from different modes, including quiet, active or extreme rest.
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