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Architecture · Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Kurhaus Baden-Baden
A white-columned building from 1824, the center of the resort's social life, featuring the casino that became famous in the 19th century. Next to it are the Kurpark and the Trinkhalle, a colonnaded gallery with frescoes depicting regional legends.
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About Kurhaus Baden-Baden
The Kurhaus was designed by architect Friedrich Weinbrenner and inaugurated in 1824, with a Corinthian-columned façade facing the Kurpark. From the beginning a casino operated there, gaining international fame from the 1830s onward, when gambling was banned in France and players crossed the Rhine.
The gaming rooms were decorated in the style of French palaces, with chandeliers, gilding and paintings. The Russian writer Fiódor Dostoiévski gambled in Baden-Baden, and the experience entered the novel The Gambler. Besides the casino, the building houses ballrooms and concert halls and a restaurant.
Next to it, the Trinkhalle, from 1842, is a 90-meter colonnaded gallery where visitors used to drink the thermal water. The wall frescoes tell legends of the Baden region. In front of the Kurhaus, the park hosts open-air concerts in summer and the Christmas market, which usually runs from late November until close to Christmas.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour to see the building exterior, the Kurpark and the Trinkhalle. A guided tour of the casino rooms takes about 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning, when there are guided tours of the casino rooms before opening for gaming. In the evening, to gamble or to see the rooms in operation. Check the guided tour times before you go.
How to get there
It is in the center, between Leopoldsplatz and Lichtentaler Allee, a few minutes on foot. From the train station, take the city bus to Leopoldsplatz or Augustaplatz.
Tip
To enter the casino at night you must be at least 18, carry photo ID and wear appropriate attire; men often need a jacket. For those who only want to see the rooms, the morning guided tour is the best option.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kurhaus Baden-Baden
Can you visit the casino without gambling?
Yes. There are guided tours of the gaming rooms in the morning, before opening. Check the times and language before you go.
What are the rules for entering the casino?
You need photo ID, the minimum age required by the house and appropriate clothing; in the evening men are usually expected to wear a jacket. Check before you go.
What is the Trinkhalle?
It is the colonnaded gallery from 1842 next to the Kurhaus, built for visitors to drink the thermal water. The walls feature frescoes of legends from the Baden region.