Episode 9: Baden Baden - Spa, History, and the Black Forest.

Episode 9 • September 03, 2026 • 00:42:57
Episode 9: Baden Baden - Spa, History, and the Black Forest.
PURE Vacations: The Travel Podcast
Episode 9: Baden Baden - Spa, History, and the Black Forest.

Sep 03 2026 | 00:42:57

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Hosted By

Wesley Baker Dan Pratt

Show Notes

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In Episode 9 of the PURE Vacations Podcast, we travel to one of Germany’s most elegant and distinctive destinations, exploring the timeless appeal of Baden-Baden. Nestled on the edge of the Black Forest, this beautiful spa town combines wellness, culture, gastronomy and nature in a way that has attracted visitors from around the world for generations.

We’re joined by Lisa Günter, Global Marketing & Communication Manager at Baden-Baden Tourism, alongside Dan Pratt and host Wesley Baker. Together, we explore what makes Baden-Baden such a special destination and why it continues to appeal to travellers looking for something refined, relaxing and culturally rich.

Our conversation takes us through the city’s famous spa heritage, its elegant architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, outstanding cultural scene and its close connection to the surrounding Black Forest. We also discuss how Baden-Baden has evolved for the modern traveller while retaining the character, history and sense of occasion that have made it so well known.

Along the way, we look at the wider experience of visiting Baden-Baden, from wellness and gastronomy to walking, nature, arts and luxury travel. It is a destination that works equally well for a relaxing short break, a romantic escape or as part of a wider journey through southwest Germany.

This episode is an invitation to discover a destination where wellbeing, culture and natural beauty come together effortlessly. Baden-Baden may be famous for its spas, but as Lisa explains, there is far more to experience in this remarkable corner of Germany.

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