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Spa Quarter
A short distance north of
the Holzbrücke, along the
Limmat’s left bank, Baden’s
18 thermal springs spout warm
mineral-rich waters that are
especially effective in cur ing
EXPERIENCE Northern Switzerland several hotels with their own Colourfully shuttered houses lining the
rheumatism and res pi ra tory
ailments. The quarter has
pools and wellness areas. A
new public complex opened
in 2018, with thermal pools
and treatment areas.

streets of Old Town near the Holzbrücke
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Holzbrücke
Spanning the Limmat from
the base of the Historisches
current bridge, built in 1810 on
17th-century abutments, had
Museum Baden, this pretty bank in the 13th century. The AD 14
wooden bridge is cov ered at least five predecessors, each The year the Romans
by a ridge roof. It was built destroyed over the cen turies discovered the natu­
across this narrow stretch by either natu ral calam ity, rally warm springs in
of the river to con nect the such as flood, fire or ice drift, the bend of the
Landvogteischloss (Bailiff’s or in an effort to save the Limmat.
Castle) to the lower-lying east town in times of war.

The Holzbrücke stretching
across the River Limmat
towards the Old Town
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