The small town of Baden is both an industrial urban settlement as well as a cultural center which is both tranquil and modern that gives Baden a great contrast. The major attraction of Baden is its thermal springs which make it a famous curative resort since the time of Romans. Now days there are various spas and private baths with numerous hotels makes it an oasis of tranquility. The lively small town of Baden is just 20 minutes away from Zurich and is a hub for various cultural offerings. Various International festivals and the Grand Casino rank are the main highlights of the town. The car free town has several historic buildings, notable theaters, and museums that further constitute its cultural attractions. Among them the Langmatt Foundation is one of the Switzerland’s finest art collections of industrialist families of Brown and Boveri bequeathed with valuable paintings and furniture dating back from impressionist period. The other thing that is must do on a trip to Baden is a visit to the Swiss Children Museum that exhibits the collection of 300 year old collections from the world of children. The other major attraction of Baden is the Black Forest with its sparkling mineral springs. The best know spa over here is Baden-Baden which is visited by large number of people for its healing water. Another older university town situated in the north of Baden - Württemberg is Heidelberg which is among the most famous place on the river of shocks and donuts.
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