Thank you Germany: Part 044: Horse racing and Casino Baden-Baden offer a unique experience

Germans can also enjoy very special qualities when it comes to gambling. The lottery is not the only one. In beautiful Baden-Baden, there are games of chance with a long tradition. One of the most famous casinos in the world is located there. Even the Russian writer Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky bet his money here. Unfortunately, he fell victim to a gambling addiction. He subsequently wrote his famous novel "The Gambler". But even those who only want to bet small amounts or want to enjoy the special ambience are welcome in Baden-Baden.

The city offers its own guided tours of the historic casino. There is also another famous event: the Baden Race in Iffezheim near Baden-Baden. This is the home of horse racing. And with the right amount of luck, you can also win good money at the horse races. In any case, the events are great fun. A broad cross-section of the population gathers at the racecourse to bet on horses. High society with its actors, sportspeople and other celebrities can be found here, as can the average person. The open-air horse racing offers a special atmosphere. Guests are also well catered for on site.

Those who have made a good profit can celebrate with a glass of champagne. The special atmosphere at the racecourse and in the casino cannot be described. You have to visit these places for yourself in order to be able to feel the atmosphere. However, if you do take the plunge, it will provide you with wonderful memories that are definitely worthwhile. Both at the racecourse and in the casino, people live the sophisticated life and have a good time. Germans are not only good at saving money, but also at betting. Baden-Baden is exactly the right place for this sport. You have to love Germany for the city's traditional casino as well as for racing in Iffezheim.

Every visit here is a special experience. You shouldn't miss out on it. These glamorous places are also part of Germany. They are visited by many people year after year. There are visitors who travel to Germany from the other side of the world just to see Baden-Baden and go to the casino. What Las Vegas is to the USA, Baden-Baden is to Germany. With the difference that in Baden-Baden you meet in an even more noble environment with a longer historical tradition. You simply have to love this beautiful place.