About the Port
Rastatt sits on the northern edge of the Black Forest, its Baroque center anchored by a grand palace built for the margraves of Baden. Wide avenues, formal gardens, and a second, smaller palace nearby reflect the town's princely past, while a lively theater and arts scene keeps its historic core feeling current. The compact old town is easily explored on foot from the pier, its pastel facades and tree-lined squares offering an easy introduction to Baden-Württemberg's courtly heritage.
Rastatt also serves as the gateway to Baden-Baden, the celebrated spa town whose thermal waters and elegant colonnades drew European aristocracy and artists for generations. A short trip through forested countryside and river valleys leads to its manicured gardens, grand hotels, and boutique-lined streets, where the unhurried, restorative atmosphere that made the town famous still lingers today.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Rastatt.
Tour Rastatt Residential Palace
Explore the margraves' grand Baroque residence, with opulent state rooms and a military museum inside, just steps from the old town center.
Stroll Baden-Baden's Lichtentaler Allee
Wander this manicured riverside promenade lined with gardens, sculptures, and grand hotels; a short drive from Rastatt, it's the essence of the spa town's genteel charm.
Soak in Friedrichsbad Thermal Baths
Experience the same curative waters that drew 19th-century aristocrats at this historic Roman-Irish bathhouse in Baden-Baden; allow at least two hours and book ahead.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Rastatt
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 7 | $7,265 | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 7 | $7,265 | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 11 | $9,575 | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Destiny | 7 | $5,245 | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Destiny | 10 | $6,435 | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Destiny | 7 | $5,245 | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Pearl | 7 | $5,295 | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Pearl | 7 | $5,295 | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Astra | 10 | $7,310 | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Astra | 7 | $6,290 | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Astra | 10 | $7,310 | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Astra | 7 | $6,290 | |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Destiny | 7 | $5,575 | |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Emerald Waterways | Emerald Destiny | 7 | $5,575 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Pearl | 7 | $7,234 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Pearl | 7 | $7,234 | |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 11 | $10,862 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 7 | $8,647 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 7 | $8,647 | |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Ruby | 7 | $6,581 |
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