Wiesbaden is a beautiful city dating back to roman times and best known for its 26 hot springs, thermal baths and impressive architecture. Its 280.000 inhabitants make it just the right size to ensure a fantastic quality of life without the hassle of a true metropolis.
The places you must see are the Kurhaus (built by the German emperor Kaiser Friedrich), the famous casino (where Dostojewski's novel "the Player" was written) and the Russian orthodox church with its golden rooftops.
Due to its wealth, Wiesbaden boasts extraordinary shopping in Wilhemstrasse, Burgstrasse and Taunusstrasse when it comes to antiques.
The biggest festivals are the Maifestspiele (classical music and opera), the street festival "Wilhelmstrassenfest" with champagne, oysters and fantastic music performances and the wine festival in August as well as the christmas market in december.
Wellness and health have always played a big role here; today the Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme and the Aukamm-Therme are leading in wellness while the DKD (Deutsche klinik für Diagnostik) is internationally recognized for diagnosis and prevention.
If all of that is not enough for you, the Rhinegau with its famous castles and vineyards, Mainz with its roman history and Frankfurt and its skyscrapers are easily reachable.
Wiesbaden - a wonderful place to visit and live in.
