Baden Baden Trivia Quiz

Answer: Baden-Wurttemberg

Baden-Baden is nestled in gentle hills with Mount Merkur nearby. Baden-Wurttemberg borders both France and Switzerland. These borders, coupled with the important Danube and Rhine rivers, make Baden-Wurttemberg a popular hub for trade in tourism within Europe.

Answer: Bathing in hot springs

Baden-Baden is home to many thermal hot springs. Many Roman emperors, including Hadrian, frequented Baden-Baden for their therapeutic needs. Many of these ancient Roman baths can be seen within the town, in various states of preservation. Once the baths and spas were rediscovered at the beginning of the 18th century, Baden-Baden became a popular meeting place for world dignitaries and celebrities.

Answer: Rothschild

The egg, which is just called the Rothschild, was made as a gift for Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild to give as an engagement present to her future sister-in-law, Germaine Halphen. The egg was bought by Alexander Ivanov for $18.5 million dollars in 2007.

He donated it to his own museum, the Faberge Museum, where it was on display until it was given to the Hermitage in celebration of that museum's 250th anniversary.

Answer: Casino

The Spielbank is the location where, according to legend, Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote "The Gambler" after he gambled away and lost all of the money (and literally his shirt) he had on his person at the moment. Although the Spielbank is Germany's oldest casino, its architecture is inspired by that of a luxurious French chateau, probably because Baden-Baden is just across the border from France.

Answer: Black Forest

Baden-Baden is often a starting point for Germans and tourists who wish to explore the Black Forest. Tourism is the Black Forest's biggest economic draw with about 35 million people visiting the location each year. The Black Forest has seasonal activities ranging from skiing in the winter to hiking in the spring and summer.

Answer: Battert Rock

Battert Rock has several different trails for climbers of all experiences, ranging from recreational to expert. Battert Rock is also known for its history, as Celtic people who settled in Baden-Baden sought protection from their enemies on Battert Rock.

Answer: Opera house/ concert hall

The Festspielhaus Baden-Baden opened in 1998 and was built into the old railway station. Besides operas, other notable performances at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden include the occasional performance from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and performances by children's music groups.

The opera house has a seating capacity of about 2,500 and typically each event fills about 85%-90% of the seats.

Answer: Radio and TV signals

The observation tower was originally built in 1950 to give off radio signals, but starting in 1953 it began to be used for TV signals as well. The tower that stands on top of Mount Merkur is not the original, as that one had to be completely renovated in the 1980s. During the renovations, the tower continued to give off signals.

Answer: Italian Renaissance

The Paradies is well known for its many trick fountains and waterfalls, the largest of which stretches 130 feet. There are several mansions within the Paradies, some of which are occupied and some are not. The Paradies is located near the center of Baden-Baden, and it has an excellent panoramic view of the town.

Answer: Christmas

The most popular site at the Christmas Market is the living creche, a nativity with live animals and people. During the Christmas Market, people can buy almost anything as venders flock to Baden-Baden to sell their creations. Traditional Christmas German desserts are made served with beer and music. The market usually begins in early December each year.