Top Things to do in Baden
Top 10 Things to do in Baden, Switzerland
Discover the best top things to do in Baden, Switzerland including Stein Castle, Museum Langmatt, Swiss Children's Museum, Grand Casino Baden, Historisches Museum Baden, Holzbrucke, Stadtturm, Limmatsteg, Teddybear Museum Baden, Romisch Katholische Kirche.
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1. Stein Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Robin R
So it's a climb of noteworthy stairs/steps and elevation...but we felt it was worth it just to quietly sit and watch the sunset.
Trust me...we weren't alone...several other couples were enjoying the view as well:)
We were proud to have made it to the top...we walked all the way from the our hotel by the river thru town then to top of Stein Castle. It's a great memory.
2. Museum Langmatt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Open from March to December. Opening hours Museum: Tue-Fri 2pm to 5pm / Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm Opening hours Parc: Tue-Fri Midday to 5pm / Sat & Sun 10am to 5pm Villa Langmatt is accessible to the public as a residence and art museum. The legacy left behind by the Browns, a family of industrialists and collectors, is home to works by important French impressionists, an 18th century Venetian veduta collection and rare ceramics. The interior of the house with its French furnishings bears witness to the lifestyle of the family. In addition to the family objects on display, three to four special Exhibitions are put on every year and many events as well.
Reviewed By LeChat_EnVacances - Valais, Switzerland
Museum Langmatt, which exhibits artwork from the Langmatt Sidney & Jenny Brown Foundation, is located at Römerstrasse 30, Baden. It is easily accessible from Baden Train Station & can be reached on foot in 8-10 mins; simply walk up Bahnhofstrasse (in the direction of Grand Casino), continue onto Parkstrasse and when you see Hotel du Parc, turn left into Römerstrasse. The Museum has proper signage at its entrance so you won't miss it.
We passed through the gate and found ourselves on a gravel path lined with chestnut trees & park benches, within a beautiful landscaped garden dotted with sculptures. The picturesque villa and the serenity of its surrounding Gardens lured us in and made us linger much longer than expected...
Villa Langmatt was built circa 1900 by Karl Moser from Karlsruhe, Germany. It was initially the residence of Sidney William Brown (1865–1941) and Jenny Brown-Sulzer (1871–1968) but later on, 2 of their sons, Dr Sidney Hamlet Brown (1898–1970) and Dr John Alfred Brown (1900–1987), also settled here in their family home. Its elegant décor & tasteful furnishings offer a glimpse into the cultured lifestyle of a prominent Swiss industrialist family in the early 20th century.
Jenny Brown briefly trained as a painter and the couple were avid art collectors. Museum Langmatt showcases their private art collection which is displayed around the villa in an inviting home setting. The modest collection comprises mainly French Impressionist paintings by artists such as Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley.
In addition, you will find on display an eclectic collection of artefacts which the Brown family brought back from their travels to exotic locales like the Far East. The Museum also hosts special themed Exhibitions on a regular basis so do check online for details.
Museum Langmatt operates from 1st March till 30th November; it is open on weekdays 2-5pm (Closed on Mondays) and on weekends, from 11am till 5pm. Admission Fee is CHF 12 per person but those aged under 18 can visit free of charge.
There is a Self-Service Cafeteria with an adjoining Terrace where you can have some light refreshments e.g. hot beverages, cakes, sandwiches, etc. You can also enjoy a picnic in the Gardens but you'd need to contact the museum staff (via email: [email protected] OR phone: +41 (0) 56 200 86 70) at least 3 days in advance to order a picnic basket (CHF 110 for 2 pax / CHF 200 for 4 pax).
We spent nearly 3 hours @ Villa Langmatt as we lingered in its tranquil, verdant Gardens for quite a while. If you're mainly interested in admiring the artwork, you can probably complete your visit of the Museum within 1-2 hours.
3. Swiss Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By N K - Rishon Lezion, Israel
Kindermuseum Baden features four floors packed with antique and modern toys of all types and kinds, from small dolls to fully functional mini Ferris wheels. Fourth floor has several small Playgrounds for children with various interesting toys. You can easily spend two hours to half a day in the museum, whether with children or not :-).
4. Grand Casino Baden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By alireza k
The area was designed very well and colorful but it has only one table for poker which made me to wait for more than 2 hours. The roulette table minimum is 5 Chf and you have to bet on colors for more than 30 Chf. The food was sereved quickly.
5. Historisches Museum Baden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Madmartigand - Baden, Switzerland
Small but well done. Interesting history of the city with beatuiful maquette (mockup?) of the city in medioeval time.
6. Holzbrucke
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 14hannon - Sonoma, California
The Holzbrucke bridge walks you back in history, serving as your time travel portal to Baden's medieval old town. Spanning the Limmat River, the bridge charms with from the outside with it unusual roof and wood side walls. I think it provides more interest from the inside with its strong and angled shadowy wood structure. The way to set the mood for Baden.
7. Stadtturm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By lilliputz - Zurich, Switzerland
This beautiful tower - city gate of the 15th century is very nice and enjoys a prominent place as the entrance to Baden's Old Town. Stark white but embellished by a great and colourful clock and a gentle and also polychromatic roof, it seems to illuminate the otherwise greyish city. You'll pass by if you visit Baden, so take the time for a good look.
8. Limmatsteg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By KumkumSrivastava - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Limmatsteg is an attractive wooden bridge over the river Limmat. It connects EnnatBaden with Baden. The bridge crosses Limmatpromenade and there is a lift to take to the Bahnhof. The view is beautiful from this bridge.
9. Teddybear Museum Baden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
10. Romisch Katholische Kirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By ALFRED K - Aarau, Switzerland
Erbaut wurde sie in den Jahren 1457-1460. Eine Renovation erfolgte 1884, die Innenrenovation 1968. Der Turm ist 52 Meter hoch. Im Mittelschiff befindet sich auf der Empore eine Orgel. Die Kirche wirkt sehr pompös, ist aber sicher einen Besuch wert.
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