Wakker Prize

Baden is the Wakker Prize Winner 2020

The Swiss Heritage Society awards the Wakker Prize to the city of Baden due to its sustainable upgrading and high-quality design of public spaces.

For years, the cultural and spa city has continuously pursued becoming a traffic-free space as well as maintaining and upgrading squares, historic gardens and parks, thus returning important urban living space to the people who live, work and spend their free time in the city.

Public Spaces

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Baden is a lively, dynamic and cosmopolitan city with countless alleys, squares and streets. The city lives from its people's great dedication, its 2000-year-old history as a spa town, its pioneers and inventors from the business world and its colourful cultural palette. This is mirrored in the creative action of the countless inspiring initiatives that stem from the Baden community.

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There is much to discover throughout the year. You can join in too; discover Baden and make it your city. Tell us what makes Baden unique for you. Share your post with the hashtag #badenistdeinplatz on Instagram and be part of our virtual meeting place.

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Schulhausplatz / Cordulapassage

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Werkstattgespräche

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Weite Gasse

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Schlossbergplatz

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Theaterplatz

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Trafoplatz

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Why not stay overnight and discover the most beautiful places in Baden?

Baden is the Wakker Prize Winner 2020

The Swiss Heritage Society awards the Wakker Prize to the city of Baden due to its sustainable upgrading and high-quality design of public spaces. For years, the cultural and spa city has continuously pursued becoming a traffic-free space as well as maintaining and upgrading squares, historic gardens and parks, thus returning important urban living space to the people who live, work and spend their free time in the city.

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Public Spaces

Your Place

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Guided tours

Numerous guided tours and events are planned for the second half of 2020 to give enthusiasts as well as specialists exciting and informative insights into urban development.

Show us your place!

Baden is a lively, dynamic and cosmopolitan city with countless alleys, squares and streets. The city lives from the great dedication it receives from its people, its 2000-year-old history as a spa town, its pioneers and inventors from the business world and its colourful cultural palette. This is mirrored in the creative action of the countless inspiring initiatives that stem from the Baden community.