City walk through historic centre

The Romans discovered hot springs near the River Limmat about 2000 years ago and named the adjacent settlement “Aquae Helveticae”. Since this discovery, Baden has been known for its healing and mineral rich thermal springs.

In 1415, when the Swiss confederates won back Aargau from the Habsburgs and destroyed their fortress, Schloss Stein, Baden became a centre for conferences. These annual meetings brought prosperity to the “unofficial capital of the Confederation”, and made it famous throughout Europe as a spa town.

In 1847, Baden became the terminus of the first Swiss railway line, the “Spanischbrödlibahn”, which stretched from Zurich to Baden. A few years later, the forward-looking Brown Boveri & Cie (now ABB) was founded and further boosted Baden’s industrialization.

Today, Baden is known as a diverse cultural city, and an important business and conference location in the Greater Zurich area. The new thermal spa currently under construction will offer the perfect addition to the existing thermal water options, taking Baden’s shining reputation as a spa town to new heights.

Our dedicated team of city guides lives and breathes the Baden spirit of cosmopolitanism. They present the city with charm and wit they and tell exciting stories with a personal touch. Thanks to their close ties with Baden and their extensive training, the tours are of the highest quality. Don't just listen, but experience the city in a varied and moving way on a guided tour!