Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden, a resort in Germany, in the northwestern Black Forest, in the valley of the Oos River, 206 meters above sea level; surrounded by mountains up to 1,000 meters, protecting it from the north, east, and south. 25,692 permanent residents (1925), with up to 80,000 visitors annually. Moderately humid climate, average annual temperature +9°C, January -0.3°C, July +18°C; precipitation 1,115 mm (June and July each 129 mm). 11 saline-alkaline springs, known to the Romans since the 1st century AD and even since the Celtic period; temperature 44.4° - 68.6°; flow about 1 million liters per day; in 1 liter there is 2.7 g of dry residue, 2.0 g of NaCl, 0.009 g of Li. The water is used for baths, showers, inhalations, and douches. Two bath buildings; there are also baths in hotels (91). To lower the water temperature, fresh water is added. Carbonic acid baths, mud baths from fango, Zander institute, terracur and other treatments. Indications: rheumatism, obesity, chronic gout, metal poisoning. Season - year-round; main season from April 15 to October 15.