Residing in the Royal Train Station

Bad Wildbad railway station

HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE &AMP; IMPORTANCE

KÖNIGSGLEIS BAD WILDBAD

A train station with a royal past

The station in Bad Wildbad was built between 1868 and 1870 in the typical chalet style of the Royal Württemberg State Railway. With its striking cast iron columns, the two-storey central building and elaborate details, it was soon considered one of the most elegant railway stations in Württemberg.

Over the decades, the building served not only as a place of arrival for travelers, but also as a gateway to the spa town. Kings, nobles and spa guests arrived here, who visited Bad Wildbad as a resort of international standing

Architecture & Monument protection

The station ensemble – consisting of reception building, washing house and outbuildings – is now a listed building.

Particularly impressive are:

the spacious wing buildings with historical facade

a canopy supported by cast-iron columns

frescoes and artistic decorations that make life
reflected in the Black Forest

In the course of time, the station was changed several times and finally comprehensively renovated. The aim was to preserve the historical character and at the same time enable a contemporary use

From the historic railway station to the Königsgleis

The building tells the story of the eventful history of Bad Wildbad.
from the sophisticated spa town of the 19th century to the present day.

Today it combines tradition and modernity in a special way:
The historic walls are preserved, while the interior room for
Create a new chapter.

Whoever enters the royal track feels the atmosphere of bygone times
At the same time, openness to today.

Importance for guests and visitors

The Königsgleis is much more than a building. It is a piece of lively city history that gives every stay in Bad Wildbad a special depth. Here you can see how closely the development of the city is linked to its role as a spa and recreation resort.

A visit to the royal track means becoming part of this story – in a house that once welcomed kings and now welcomes people from all over the world.