Bad Wildbad is a picturesque spa town set in the Black Forest. The town has a storybook feel and features flower-filled streets lined with wooden buildings. Stroll around the charming town centre, relax in picturesque parks and visit some of the most elegant spa complexes in Europe.
Things to do in Bad Wildbad
Explore the Black Forest canopy on Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald. The elevated boardwalk is more than 20 meters above the forest floor and winds through the treetops. It stretches for more than 1,250 metres and takes you past enormous fir, beech and spruce trees. Climb the 40-metre-high, spiral-shaped observation tower for panoramic views over the surrounding forests and hills.
Embrace centuries-old wellness traditions at Palais Thermal Bad Wildbad. Completed in 1847, the Art Nouveau spa complex features mosaic tile floors, gleaming marble columns and beautiful stained-glass windows. Relax in crystalline pools filled with mineral-rich thermal water and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of steam baths, saunas and cold plunge pools. Enhance your experience with massages, facials, body scrubs and other luxury treatments.
Ride the Sommerberg Funicular Railway up a 324-metre-high plateau. The historic railway has been operating for more than a century. You’ll travel through sun-dappled forest before reaching the summit, where you can enjoy sweeping views over the Black Forest.
Health and wellness aren’t the only draws in Bad Wildbad. The town is filled with cafes, bistros and restaurants where you can try famous dishes from Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy dishes like venison served with juniper berry compote, “schwarzwälder schinken” smoked ham and “schwarzwaldforelle” freshwater trout served with lemon. Many bakeries sell Black Forest chocolate cake layered with whipped cream and liqueur-soaked cherries.
Getting around Bad Wildbad
Bad Wildbad is compact and easy to get around on foot. The town is in the state of Baden-Württemberg, a one-hour drive from Stuttgart and 1.5 hours by train. Cars offer the freedom to visit Bad Wildbad and explore the Black Forest at your own pace. Stuttgart Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.