About Wiesbaden
It is the capital of Germany's Hessen state. It is located by the Rhein River. The city, which was partially destroyed by heavy bombardment during the Second World War, was restored according to its original form with the traditional architecture. The city, where unique examples of modern architecture can be seen, is famous for its casinos. It is the city where Dostoyevsky lost all his money in a casino. This is the reason why the author mentions this city in his novel, Gambler. Wiesbaden is a well-known city with its wellness and spa centers. The thermal water sources that the Romans discovered and began to use 2000 years ago keep the city's spa and wellness tourism alive with the heat of 67 C degrees and the minerals they contain. There are wellness and spa centers in 26 different locations throughout the city. The city is the most preferred health base in Europe, especially due to the quality of service and facilities it offers. Income and living standards are above the average in Germany. The artistic activities of the city, especially the May Festival, hosts outstanding groups from all over the world.
The city, which has wide vineyards on the slopes of the Rhein River, is also a center of congress tourism. The Heiden Wall, built in the Roman period, is the oldest structure of the city. The oldest building in the city center is the Old Town Hall built between 1608 and 1610. Warmer Damm Nature Park, Wiesbaden Church, St.Bonifatius Cathedral, the Frauenstein Castle and the Rettbergsaue island on the Rhein River are among the city's notable spots. The Wilhelmstrasse Festival, held in the city, is the biggest street festival in Germany. Wiesbaden is under the influence of warm and temperate climate. Frankfurt International Airport is 22 kilometers away from Wiesbaden city center.
Transportation to Wiesbaden City Center from Airport
Wiesbaden Army Airfield Airport
Since there is no airport providing civil flights in Wiesbaden, Frankfurt am Main Airport, which is the closest international airport to the city, is used for reaching the city. You can easily get to Wiesbaden city center which is located 30 kilometers of the airport by using a taxi or renting a car. It is also very easy to reach Wiesbaden city center by train from Frankfurt Airport in Germany which has a very developed railway network.
Taxi
There are always taxis waiting for their passengers at the airport. If you have enough budget, you can travel to Wiesbaden city center by taxi. You should keep in mind that the distance is about 30 kilometers. All taxis have taximeter devices and fares are determined according to a standard tariff.
Car Rental
There are well-known car rental companies offering service at the airport. You can easily rent a car from the Car Rental Center located in Terminal 1. You can reach Wiesbaden city center by driving westward through the highway A3 or A66 with the car you have rented. Travelling to the city center by renting a car lasts about 20-25 minutes.
Train
You can easily get to Wiesbaden Central Railway Station by using the train routes S8 and S9 of S-Bahn. You can get on one of these trains from Terminal 1. The trains depart every 15 minutes and the travel lasts about 35-40 minutes. The trains offer a more budget-friendly transportation compared to taxis or rental cars. Since they are also very comfortable, they are among the most preferred transportation alternatives for many passengers.
