Age
0+
Group size
1-4
Language
English
Duration
2 hours
Transport
On foot
About this experience
Want to see Victorian England in Baden-Baden? Why not! Here, in the famous thermal resort in southern Germany, the atmosphere of imperial luxury, typical of Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria, has been perfectly preserved. Don't believe it? See for yourself by following in the footsteps of the Baden-Baden English of the 19th century.
What to expect
Tennis courts, golf courses, and pink gardens, restrained architecture of churches, and imperial comfort of mansions - in Baden-Baden you can still feel the flair of the captivating and sentimental Belle Epoque.
You will see:
- Historic tennis court on the banks of the River Oos - a direct heritage of the English colony in Baden-Baden;
- English rose garden - another greeting from the romantic era of the 19th century;
- St. John Church, an Anglican church with stained glass windows telling the Gospel of John;
- Palace of Napoleon Bonaparte's stepdaughter;
- Victoria Regina hotel, where the owner of Indian diamonds stayed;
- Mister Bean's favorite museum - an apotheosis of modern architecture
- and much more!
You will learn:
- how Queen Victoria 'grandma' met her grandson Emperor Willy;
- why once the English queen was mistaken for a beggar;
- how Richard Branson's reward found its hero;
- what Mark Twain was up to in Baden-Baden in 1878 and how he described the local color in his notes;
- where Elton John, Bono Vox, and Mick Jagger stayed in Baden-Baden;
- and much more!
Organizational details
- No additional expenses are expected
- The tour is available for children from 8 years old
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