![]() ![]() However, if you are visiting with older kids, the Opelbad is a very good option to visit. Opelbad: Our toddlers are still a bit too young to go to an outdoor swimming pool for a long period of time, so we didn’t visit the Opelbad. The building is quite spectacular, so definitely worth a visit if you love wine and architecture. You can do several kinds of tours and tasting, more information can be found here. You can visit the winery of Henkell, which is located between the city center and Biebrich. Henkell Sekt Kellerei: Henkell is one of the sekt brands that come from the Rheingau area. The Biebrich borough is situated at the Rhine and you will find a nice promenade with platan trees and some restaurants next to it. We visited Wiesbaden during a heatwave so were very happy to find some shelter against the harsh sun. It doesn’t really have large castle gardens, however attached to it is a large public park. The castle was built in 1702 in baroque style, it had been ruined during WW2 and has been reconstructed very well since then. It is located a bit outside of the city center in the borough Biebrich, though very well connected by public transport. We of course had to visit with kids, it was a bit disappointing as not a lot of action was going on, kids liked it anyway.īiebrich castle: One of the best sights in Wiesbaden is Biebrich Castle. World’s largest Cuckoo Clock: Apparantly, world’s largest Cuckoo Clock is located in Wiesbaden. The kids “having a talk” in front of the theatre I can imagine these streets being particularly lovely in spring, when the trees are in full bloom. You will find these streets when you walk from the city center to the central train station. Some streets of Wiesbaden reminded me of New York, with lots of brownstone buildings with the typical stoops. There is plenty of choice of restaurants, make sure to have breakfast in a bakery as the breakfast culture in Germany is very good. The city center is quite beautiful, with lots of baroque buildings, a lively market square and lots of greenery and parks. What I loved about Wiesbaden was that there was a lot to do, but it didn’t feel overcrowded or touristy. What to see: Wiesbaden is one of the largest cities in the Rheingau area, it has about 300.000 inhabitants. The kids loved the pool and the parents loved dining without kids, as they were sleeping in their rooms. We stayed in the Mercure Wiesbaden City for two nights, which featured a modern restaurant with delicious food, a full bar and a small swimming pool. However, with a toddler I must admit I love the amenities a big hotel can provide. Where to stay: Before kids I was never a fan of chain hotels and I preferred to stay in a local B&B. In this blog you will find all my recommendations for this area! Wiesbaden We made Wiesbaden our base and took the train to charming Eltville for our wine tasting mission. The Rheingau valley is known for its riesling and sparkling wines (sekt) and turned out to be a lovely area to visit. I did some research where we could stay in a wine region, closest to the Netherlands and discovered the Rheingau valley in Germany. Posted by thetwirlingtraveler on AugJuly 30, 2022Ī friend and I had a plan to do a weekend of wine tasting and bring our kids along.
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