We will never forget our visit to this truly gorgeous and original palace entirely built to enjoy Having visited the Caracalla the day before we expected quite a crowd, but it was very quiet and It's interesting reading other reviews claiming there's no erotic component to the nakedness.
Certainly Europeans are more used to the idea of shared nakedness than us backwards North Americans where the first naked sight of someone new generally means you're about to get laid.
But let's get serious - attractive women naked are still attractive women naked, what's not to like? Gawking is not OK, of course, and the baths are soothing and relaxing and all the other things people say. The brush scrub and cream massage are not really worth the extra money - but I splurged and enjoyed them anyways. Go, enjoy the sights sureptitiously, and relax I wouldn't have come Baden-baden if not for Friedrichsbad. The receptionist will advice beforehand the nature of the place and whether it was a mixed or separated day only 2 separated days a week now.
Once you are in the changing room, shed your clothes and nobody will actually care if you are not wearing any. That aside, the place was nicely decorated, people follow the rules of keeping the place a peaceful one. Everything is orderly I would say. I just feel I am alone in the place as everybody else minded their own business. You need not follow the order as advised and most people stays around the pool areas. After soaking about 2.
This is especially deserving considering I had just driven in from Amsterdam the night before. Will definitely come back. Get over your nakedness and try it! Go early in the morning when it's not crowded and you'll be fine. It was great! I thought I would be self conscious but the whole spa experince was very enjoyable. And the building is beautiful. I am not usually much for sauna or steam but my husband really enjoys it so I went with him.
