Beautiful building inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Elegant interior of Belle Epoque theme…read more Magnificent chandeliers filling the non-smoking galleries of poker, blackjack, roulette, and, slot machines. Courteous greeters, dealers, and, pit bosses. Gorgeous bar and restaurant serving exquisite martinis and savory bites. Mandatory jackets for men and no shorts nor flip-flops allowed. Intoxicating were my nights at Casino Baden Baden! CHEERS!

Casino opens in afternoon so we got tour of rooms and history. If you want to gamble/drink/etc…read morethere is a dress code for men and women so check it out in advance. "With its French roots and the premises in the classical Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, which was equipped in the 19th century with ornately decorated rooms modeled after royal French palaces, it represents a tradition unique in Germany. It is only here that the iconic international casino flair can be found." You get the vibes that 'James Bond' would fit right in along with his female companion.

Running this year from November 23 to January 6, I arrived in Baden-Baden in time to catch the very…read morefirst day. Organized and tidy, there's plenty to see, plenty to eat, plenty to drink, and of course, plenty to purchase. Get your Glühwein here and yes, they have actual ceramic mugs as opposed to some cities that are trying this in plastic (hello, Mulhouse). The wine is different from one vendor to the next so you might have to try a couple of them. Note that there is a €3 deposit on the mug which you get back when you return it, or you can keep the mug as a souvenir. Baden-Baden's Christmas Market has a fairy tale street, a dedicated market stall area with food (to eat and to purchase as a gift), trinkets, scarves and hats, carved wood, spun glass and so many interesting things. Don't miss the nativity scene exhibits in the Trinkhalle. Along the way, you'll find live music and more. I did not find a vendor that did not accept Google Pay / Apple Pay but there might be some so be prepared with cash just in case. Yes, they do Euros here in Germany. There are organized tours if you'd prefer a guide to show you the way https://www.baden-baden.com/en/events/baden-baden-christmas-market/guided-christmas-market-tour-english. [Review 20955 overall - 227 in Germany - 1940 of 2023.]