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Bad nauheim pays tribute to famous former resident, us army pvt. elvis presley.

A statue of Elvis Presley, paid for by fans, stands on a bridge in a park in Bad Nauheim, Germany, where the American singer lived from 1958-1960 when he served in the Army. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

Two years after Bad Nauheim last rocked to the strains of Elvis Presley soundalikes with slight German accents, it again welcomed thousands of visitors to its mid-August celebration of the king of rock ’n’ roll.

Women in swing dresses walked through the spa town’s parks, and couples danced in the street on Aug. 15, the last day of the European Elvis Festival.

Next to the Hotel Villa Grunewald, where Elvis briefly stayed in 1958 when he arrived in Germany to serve as a U.S. Army private, people laid flowers and left candles and pictures at a stone memorial to the star. Nearby, Germans had their picture taken next to shiny Chevrolets and Cadillacs.

Hotel Villa Grunewald overlooks Elvis-Presley-Platz in Bad Nauheim, Germany, Aug. 15, 2021. Elvis Presley stayed briefly in the hotel when he arrived in Germany in 1958 to do 18 months of military service. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

Women sit near a vintage Chevrolet Corvette in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on Aug. 15, 2021. The Corvette was one of many classic cars that were in the spa town for the European Elvis Festival, a tribute to Elvis Presley, who lived in Bad Nauheim when he was a soldier, from 1958-1960. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

A woman carrying a handbag and wearing a petticoat swing dress with pictures of Elvis Presley walks with another woman through a park in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on Aug. 15, 2021. The spa town hosts a festival in August in honor of Presley, who lived in Bad Nauheim when he was a U.S. Army private from 1958-1960. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

The 19th edition of the Elvis festival also brought a new attraction to Bad Nauheim: a bronze statue of the American icon on a bridge spanning the aptly named Usa River.

To comply with social distancing rules, crowd control officials allowed only small groups of people onto the bridge to take pictures by the statue, which replicates a pose Presley struck on the same spot in a photo shoot in March 1959.

People wait on a bridge in Bad Nauheim, Germany, to take pictures next to a statue of Elvis Presley, Aug. 15, 2021. The spa town holds a festival in August in memory of Presley, who lived in Bad Nauheim when he served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

Once on the bridge, people ignored coronavirus rules and stood close to one another before handing their phones to strangers to take snaps of them close to what some said wasn't the best likeness of Elvis.

Coronavirus-wary Elvis fans can take photos by the statue after the festival is over; it’s staying put on the bridge.

The three-day tribute to the King has been held every year since 2002 except for last year, when it was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. It always takes place over the weekend in August that falls closest to the anniversary of Presley’s death on Aug. 16, 1977.

Presley was already a star when he shipped out to Germany in early 1958 to serve in Company D, 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Armor Division, based in Friedberg, about 4 1/2 miles south of Bad Nauheim, where he first lived in the Hotel Villa Grunewald on what is now Elvis-Presley-Platz.

Soon after arriving, he and his entourage, including his father, grandmother and some friends from Tennessee, had to move to a house on Goethestrasse, to make way for King Saud of Saudi Arabia, who had booked the entire hotel for one of his regular visits for spa treatments in the town.

For those who have never heard of Presley, aren’t huge fans of his or visit the town outside of the festival dates, Bad Nauheim has plenty of other attractions, many within walking distance of one another.

People ride in paddle boats on the lake in the Kurpark in Bad Nauheim, Germany, Aug. 15, 2021. The lake, the park and paddle boats are some of the attractions of the spa town, where Elvis Presley lived from 1958-1960. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

At the art nouveau Sprudelhof, visitors can sip the waters that bubble up from springs under Bad Nauheim and are said to treat heart conditions and backache.

They can stroll through the Kurpark, go paddleboating on its lake, tour a duck habitat or breathe in air laced with sea salt at any of the five giant “gradierbauten” around town.

Near the bridge and statue, bronze plaques lining the “walk of fame” show that other notable Americans — including a young Franklin D. Roosevelt, media magnate William Hearst and his wife, actress Marion Davies, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, actress Lilian Gish, and Gen. George Patton — also spent time in Bad Nauheim.

Hearst reportedly met Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in the town and is said to have described him afterward as “a marvelous man.”

But no one was bending over any of their commemorative plaques snapping photos in mid-August. At that time of year, Bad Nauheim and its visitors move to the beat of Elvis Presley, probably the coolest resident the town has ever had.

Flowers, candles and photos of Elvis Presley stand at Elvis-Presley-Platz in Bad Nauheim, Germany, Aug. 15, 2021. The town, where the American rock 'n' roll star lived from 1958-1960, holds a festival in Presley's memory in August. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

A picture of Elvis Presley when he was a U.S. Army soldier sits near a memorial to him in Bad Nauheim, Germany, Aug. 15, 2021. The text on the photo says, "Long after I'm gone, what I did today will be heard by someone else.I just want to give them all the best I had." (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

A statue and cutout of Elvis Presley in the tourist office in Bad Nauheim, Germany, Aug. 15, 2021. The spa town hosts the European Elvis Festival in August as a tribute to Presley, who lived in Bad Nauheim from 1958-1960 when he was a U.S. Army private. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

Elvis Presley T-shirts are for sale outside a shop in Bad Nauheim, Germany, August 15, 2021. The spa town hosts the European Elvis Festival in August, in tribute to Presley, who lived in Bad Nauheim from 1958-1960 when he was a private in the U.S. Army. (Karin Zeitvogel/Stars and Stripes)

Directions : Bad Nauheim is about one hour from Wiesbaden, two hours from Kaiserslautern, 2½ hours from Spangdahlem and three hours from Stuttgart.

Cost : The large outdoor parking lot on Frankfurterstrasse costs 2.50 euros for four hours or 3.50 for 24 hours. Coins only. Walk from there through the Kurpark into the center of town. The Elvis statue on the bridge over the Usa River is a few hundred yards away.

Food : The many dining options include Fellini Cafe Vinoteca at Kurstrasse 3, where a salad and cappuccino run around $13, with U.S. credit cards accepted.

Information : Online: bad-nauheim.de/en

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Elvis week 2023 Bad Nauheim

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Dieses Jahr kehrt die ELVIS WEEK wieder zurück nach Bad Nauheim.

Am 16. August zum Elvis-Todestag startet EVENTaria im einmaligen Ambiente der Dankeskirche mit der genialen Show von NILS STRASSBURG & THE ROLL AGENTS „ELVIS – Rockin´Church.

Deutschlands bester Elvis-Interpret, der von Time Warner ausgezeichnet wurde, wird Euch mit seiner authentischen und emotionalen Bühnenshow in die Welt von Elvis Presley entführen.

Mittwoch 16.08.2023

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NILS STRASSBURG & THE ROLL AGENTS,

offiziell Deutschlands bester Elvis-Interpret (ausgezeichnet von Time Warner New  York (HBO)) präsentiert seine eigens für dieses Event konzipierte Show

„Elvis – Rockin`Church

Donnerstag 17.08.2023

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Autogrammstunde mit Nils Strassburg

Location: Lieblingskleid Boutique Stresemannstr. 40 61231 Bad Nauheim“

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The Ultimate Elvis European Tour

The Ultimate Elvis European Tour You will not believe how detailed this tour is! We guarantee you will discover some new Elvis locations as we explore Munich, Frankfurt, Bad Nauheim and Paris, following in Elvis’ footsteps across Europe. The days are jam-packed with sightseeing and walking tours, whilst you can spend the evenings relaxing with your fellow travellers and our Elvis historians who will be on hand throughout the tour, sharing the stories behind each location we visit.

Your Tour Includes

• Outbound flight from London Heathrow to Munich and return flight from Paris to London Heathrow with 1 piece of hold luggage
• Airport transfers
• 8 nights in 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Private coach transport as described in the itinerary including gratuities
• Walking Sightseeing tours in Munich, Bad Nauheim and Paris
• Guided coach sightseeing tours as per itinerary
• Services of Elvis Historian Andrew Hearn from Essential Elvis throughout the tour
• Services of an Arena Travel Tour Manager throughout the tour
• Enjoy a walking tour of Munich and see where Elvis stayed, partied, and indulged in a spot of clubbing
• In Frankfurt, visit the shop which sold Elvis’ black Isana Jazz guitar and the garage where he got his famous white BMW
• Explore the beautiful spa town of Bad Nauheim, visiting the three Elvis residences’ and key locations
• Visit various locations used for GI Blues movie and ride the cable car used in the Pocketful of Rainbows scene
• Discover Friedberg and Ray Barracks where Elvis carried out his military duties
• Enjoy a walking tour of the Elvis sites in Paris see where he stayed, went out socialising and was photographed

DAY 1, Sun 8th May London - Munich

Meet with your tour manager and fellow passengers at London Heathrow airport for your short flight to Munich. Upon arrival your adventure will begin right away as we board our coach and commence an afternoon tour of several key sites visited by Elvis around the outskirts of the city during his stay there.  Our accompanying Elvis historians will be on hand to give a detailed explanation of each location visited and tell you the stories behind them. We will then proceed to our city Centre hotel for late afternoon check in and orientation.  This evening will be at leisure and give you chance to explore the beautiful city Centre with its fine bars and restaurants.

DAY 2, Mon 9th May Munich

This morning, join our Elvis historians on a walking tour of Munich City centre for a detailed insight as to where Elvis stayed, ate out, partied, visited with his dates and indulged in a spot of clubbing! Upon completion of the tour the rest of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the historic buildings and architecture of the city Centre or maybe visit the famous beer hall for a drink or two.

DAY 3, Tue 10th May Frankfurt

Morning departure for our transfer to Frankfurt where, upon arrival, you will commence a tour of Elvis related locations in the city.  You will be shown where he ate out, the music shop where his black Isana Jazz guitar was purchased, the garage where he took possession of his famous white BMW, locations of photoshoots and much more.  During this tour we will also visit numerous locations in Frankfurt used in the GI Blues movie.  Following the tour, we will make a short journey to Bad Nauheim, stopping off in Bad Homberg for some more key Elvis sites on the way, for late afternoon hotel check in. Evening at leisure to catch a first glimpse of the town Elvis called home for 18 months.

DAY 4, Wed 11th May Bad Nauheim

This morning our historians will guide you a walking tour of the beautiful spa town of Bad Nauheim, showing you all the key locations of Elvis’ time there. As well as visiting the three Elvis residence in the town you will be shown countless interesting locations where Elvis shopped, ate, played football and held photoshoots.  As always you will be provided with accurate historical facts and stories by our guides along the way. Once again, our researchers have found new, additional sites to visit for this tour.  Following a mid-afternoon finish the rest of the day is at leisure.  Why not join us in the evening for a get together at the Irish Bar in town?  A chance to socialise with the rest of the group and listen to some Elvis sounds whilst enjoying great food and company.

DAY 5, Thu 12th May Rhine Tour

Today is Rhine Day!  You will take a full day’s coach tour up the beautiful river visiting the various locations used for the GI Blues movie and will even get to ride the cable car used in the Pocketful of Rainbows scene.  You will also visit locations visited by Elvis on a personal level including the spot where he attended a Bill Hayley concert, and places relevant to the Elvis and Priscilla story.  Evening at leisure.

DAY 6, Fri 13th May Friedberg

Today you will board a coach as we visit Friedberg and Ray Barracks where Elvis carried out his military duties. We will also visit Steinfurth where Elvis formed part of a working party relocating a war memorial. We then go further afield to some key locations where Elvis chose to relax and spend his leisure time whilst off duty.  Rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 7, Sat 14th May Paris

This morning you will board the coach as we head for Paris. Following a mid-afternoon arrival, check in our hotel and the rest of the day is a leisure.

DAY 8, Sun 15th May Paris

Today you will join our historians on a walking tour of the Elvis connected sites in Paris and a detailed history of these three visits to the French capital.  See where he stayed, went out socialising and visit the locations of the many, now familiar, photographs taken of him during his time there.  The rest of the day and evening is at leisure for you to enjoy all Paris has to offer.

DAY 9, Mon 16th May Paris – London

A day at leisure to take in some of the wonderful tourist attractions Paris has to offer.  Why not take a trip up the Eiffel Tower or the impressive Arc Du Triomphe?  Take a walk by the River Sein or a stroll down the bustling Champs Elysees.  The day is yours until we re-join the group for the transfer to the airport and your flight home.

Included in our package:

Der Vorverkauf für das 22. European Elvis Festival startet voraussichtlich im Mai.

Advance ticket sales for the 22nd European Elvis Festival are expected to start in May.

Kombi-Tickets (Eintritt ins Festival-Center)

Holt euch das „Rundum-Sorglos-Paket“ mit dem Kombi-Tagesticket Freitag/Samstag/Sonntag habt ihr Eintritt zu den Veranstaltungen im Festivalcenter. 

Get the “all-round carefree package” with the Combi Day Ticket Friday/Saturday/Sunday for admission to the events in the Festival Centre.

Euch reichen auch zwei Tage – dann habt ihr hier die Möglichkeit  den Freitag und Samstag zu sichern.

Two days are also enough for you – then you have the opportunity to secure Friday and Saturday here.

Samstag und Sonntag ist euch doch lieber, dann seid ihr hiermit gut bedient.

If you prefer Saturdays and Sundays, then this will serve you well.

Einzeltagestickets und Showtickets/Day an Showtickets

Gerade noch die letzte Bahn gekriegt oder schon einen Tag in Bad Nauheim? Das Festival startet und für dich haben wir dieses Ticket extra nur für den Freitag reserviert.

Just caught the last train or already a day in Bad Nauheim? The festival starts and for you we have reserved this ticket especially for Friday.

Spätestens Samstag sind alle da. Du auch? Dann bist du mit diesem Ticket am Samstag mit dabei. Komm vorbei, wir freuen uns.

Everyone will be there at Saturday. Will you be there too? Then you can join us on Saturday with this ticket. Come along, we’re looking forward to it.

Den Sonntag geschmeidig ausklingen lassen? Dann sicher dir dieses Ticket nur für den letzten Festivaltag.

Want to end the Sunday on a smooth note? Then get this ticket for the last day of the festival only.

20:00 Uhr (Einlass ab 19:00 Uhr) Trinkkuranlage

Freitagabend DIE Party-Nacht des Festivals! Der Gewinner des EEF Music Contest 2022, Gábor Lantos, hat heute Abend seine Chance, die Partystimmung anzuheizen! Natürlich dürfen an so einem Abend auch die „Explosion Rockets“ nicht fehlen: Tanzen, bis der Arzt kommt!

Friday night THE party night of the festival! The winner of the EEF Music Contest 2022, Gábor Lantos, has his chance to heat up the party atmosphere tonight! Of course, "The Explosion Rockets" can't be missing on an evening like this: Dance until the doctor comes!

Führungen durch Bad Nauheim/Guide Tours

Am gesamten Wochenende gibt es Führungen um 11:00, 14:00 und 17:00 Uhr. Meldet euch über den Link an und lernt die Orte kennenlernen, an denen Elvis seine Spuren hinterlassen hat. Eure Zahlung erfolgt erst vor Ort an der Tourist-Info. Viel Spaß!

There will be guided tours at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 throughout the weekend. Register via the link and get to know the places where Elvis left his mark. Your payment will be made on site at the Tourist Information. Have fun!

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  BAD NAUHEIM AND THE GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 

THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER - MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2024

Get into the Festive spirit on this fantastic Elvis Travel Service tour with not only a visit to explore Elvis'time in Germany, but also the opportunity to visit some of the world famous German Christmas Markets Good shopping, good food and drink and plenty of Elvis – Christmas come early! And as an extra bonus we'll be staying in the very hotel that Elvis lived in for part of his tour and where he spent his first Christmas whilst in Germany.

Day 1. Thursday 28th November 2024

Morning flight to Frankfurt. You’ll board the coach for the drive to Bad Nauheim and to our home for the next few days – the Hotel  Villa Grunewald in the heart of Bad Nauheim. This hotel is where Elvis actually lived for a number of months and much of the hotel  is exactly as it was when he was there. We’ll show you the very room Elvis had during his stay and still furnished as it was then. 

Remainder of the day at leisure. 

Day 2. Friday 29th November 2024

After breakfast at the hotel we’ll take a walking tour of Bad Nauheim. 

As   always   with   the   Elvis   Travel   Service   you’ll   get   the   most    comprehensive  tour  possible.  We’ll  show  you  dozens  of  Elvis  sights   including where Elvis lived, shopped, socialised and had some of his  most famous pictures taken during his military service. You’ll also get  to see the many bars, restaurants, shops and cafes that this beautiful  little town has to offer and have time for independent exploration. 

Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 3. Saturday 30th November 2024

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we'll be off via train to Frankfurt.

This city boasts one of the oldest, and biggest, Christmas Markets in the whole  of Germany. There  will  be  time  to  shop,  explore  and  eat  and  there’s  plenty  of   fascinating places to visit in the city, and you can even take a sightseeing river cruise. 

Early evening return. Rest of evening at leisure.

Day 4. Sunday 1st December 2024

Breakfast  at  the  hotel.  Today  we’ll  explore  the  fantastic  Christmas  market  in   Rudesheim, this is a great place to pick up unique gifts (for friends and family or j ust  for  yourself!)  and  also  try  an  array  of  great  German  food  and  drink.  

Rudesheim  is  a  picturesque  town  with  its  quaint  cobbled  streets  filled  with   shops  and  cafes.  Along  the  way  we  will  see  some  sights  from  Elvis’  1960  big   screen outing ‘G.I. Blues’. Early evening return to Bad Nauheim. Rest of evening  at leisure.

Day 5. Monday 2nd December 2024

Breakfast at hotel. Mid-morning departure to Frankfurt. En-route we’ll call into  the  quaint  village  of  Steinfurth.  Known  mainly  for  its  growing  of  roses,  the   village was also where Elvis and his platoon helped erect a war memorial. We’ll  also see the now closed Ray Barracks in Friedberg, and stop in the town of Bad  Homburg  to  see  the  former  Ritters  Park  Hotel.  Elvis  stayed  at  the  hotel  in   October  1958,  and  was  the  setting  for  iconic  photos  of  Elvis  and  local  fans.  

Mid-afternoon flight to the UK.

Hotel Villa Grunewald

With just 16 bedrooms this hotel is one of the most  elegant and sought-after places to stay –  especially because this is where Elvis lived for  much of his time in Bad Nauheim...and we’ve  booked the whole hotel for our tour in November/December ! Located overlooking the beautiful Spa  Gardens and Park in the centre of the town it is  within easy walking distance of the Elvis sights,  shops, bars and restaurants. The rooms (except for  the one that Elvis had which has been kept as it  was - and which you'll get to visit inside) are all modern with private bathrooms and  the hotel has a small restaurant and Lobby Bar but  many who repeatedly stay here say that its biggest  asset (other than the Elvis connection, of course)  are the friendly, welcoming staff. A continental  breakfast is included.

Holiday Prices'

All prices are in £’s per adult – child/family room prices on  request.

Single Room -  £1178

Superior Single - £1298

Share Twin/Double -  £928

Share Superior Twin/Double -  £998

Share Suite Twin/Doub le -  £1048

Share Superior Triple - £918

Share Suite Triple - £948

The tour price is inclusive of:

Return scheduled flights from Heathrow inclusive of taxes,  security charges and baggage allowance.

Four nights superior quality hotel accommodation including  breakfasts and taxes

Coach transfers between Frankfurt Airport and Bad Nauheim.

A guided walking tour of the Elvis sights of Bad Nauheim

Train ride to Frankfurt

Visits to the Christmas Markets in Rudesheim and Frankfurt

Driver gratuities

The services of an experienced Elvis Travel Service Tour  Manager

Travel Insurance

It is mandatory that all passengers have suffcient travel  insurance. If you do not already have this cover please contact  ‘America as you like it’ on 020 8742 8299 who will be pleased  to recommend cover for you. Cover is not effective until the  premium has been paid and your application approved by the  insurers.

The flights will be economy class on British Airways or  Lufthansa and the tour price is based on fares current at the  time of printing this brochure.

Your flight timings will be advised to you on your Confirmation- Invoice. Please note we are able to provide flights from  other regional airports but only if the timings fall in line with  those of the main London flights.

For details of these please call us on 020 8742 8299.

Travel Documents

Upon receipt of your deposit (and obviously subject to places  being available) you will be sent a Confirmation-Invoice.  Approximately two weeks before departure you will be sent a  Travel Wallet containing your E-Ticket/s, baggage tags, a final  detailed itinerary and tour joining instructions.

Exchange Rates

The tour price is based on the rate of exchange as of November  2023

£1 = 1.13 Euros

Passports and Visas

A Passport issued by the UK or a member of the European  Union and valid for at least 6 months after the return date of

travel is required for this tour. No Visas (or vaccinations) are  required by British Citizens. Holders of other countries

passports should check with the German Embassy with  regard to visa requirements.

Telephone Enquiries and How to Book

To check the availability on this holiday or to make a booking  please don’t hesitate to phone the Elvis Travel Service on

01473 621 564 or our agents ‘America as you like it’ on 020  8742 8299 (Monday to Friday 9:15am – 5:00pm).

Payment Schedule

A deposit of £250 is required when you make your booking  and the balance needs to be settled by 12 weeks prior to

departure. Payments can be made by cheque, debit card,  credit card or bank transfer.

The holiday is ATOL protected by the Civil  Aviation Authority under America as you like it’s ATOL 2966

‘America as you like it’ 2 Oxford House, 24 Oxford Road  North, London W4 4DH on 020 8742 8299.

RESPONSIBILITY

The tour is the responsibility of ‘America as  you like it’. Your Contract is subject to their Reservation  Conditions which are available by post by calling 020 8742  8299.

The holiday is co-ordinated by the Elvis Travel Service/Strictly  Elvis UK, the trading names of David Wade Ltd, an  organisation that has led the way in Elvis holidays and events  for over 50 years. David Wade Ltd is registered with Elvis  Presley Enterprises Inc. The names ‘Elvis’, ‘Elvis Presley’ and  ‘Graceland’ are registered to Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc  with the USPTO.

Strictly Elvis UK/Elvis Travel Service, Unit D, Bristol Court Martlesham

Heath Business Park, Ipswich, Su_olk, IP5 3RY, UK Tel: 01473 621 564

Website:  www.strictlyelvis.net  Email:  [email protected]

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Walking tour of Elvis Presley sites in Bad Nauheim with Strictly Elvis.

One of the hotels Elvis stayed in while on military service. We stayed at this wonderful hotel. Many original features. Clean, great service, great staff, great hotel. Comfortable room. En suite plus a little kitchenette. Close to everything really and a great hotel.

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• Room service

We came here as a group for business, not knowing Elvis was here. The staff and atmosphere made it a personal experience for all of us. Interesting rooms, great breakfast and helpful staff. Elvis stayed here too but even if you are not a fan, it is a unique place compared to business hotels.

This Hotel is a hidden Gem in Bad Nauheim,next to a wonderful park with many very old trees.The Hotel dated back into late 1880.It has been very carefully renovated and the original furniture is still visible.The rooms are very modern integrated in this Hotel.The Hotel serves a unbelievable breakfast either on the Terrasse with view towards the Park or inside in the antik breakfast room.Elvis Presley stayed here for 4 month and until today his room is original the way he left it.You can rent his room and sleep in the original bed.If you are an Elvis Fan,this is a must.By the way the place were the Hotel is located is “Der Elvis Presley Platz”.There is even a Elvis Presley Fan Club

As fans, it was very excited to be able to stay in the same place where the King once stayed for a couple months. Very kind staff, the room is oke though there is a wrong construction by the setting of the shower cabin's door. A person with a big belly could definitely not get in there. The breakfast was very good, banana and peanut butter were also served so you can make your own peanut butter banana sandwich. The atmoshphere was really "Elvis", his pictures are everywhere even the sign of the restroom is Elvis and Priscilla. I love the beautiful vintage "art nouveau" lift. We also had a chance to see the room no.10 where he stayed.

Elvis Lives: Bad Nauheim, Germany, Has Burning Love for the 'King'

BAD NAUHEIM, Germany — The "King" is alive —and is wandering the streets of a quaint Germany spa city.

Elvis lookalikes can be spotted buying ice-cream in Bad Nauheim, where the rock-and-roll legend spent his military years.

“I am here to party for the next three days,” said 36-year old Philipp Lieder, who dresses up as Elvis — even at work — and is a regular visitor.

Since 2002, the small city north of Frankfurt has been celebrating Elvis, his music and his time in Germany with the annual European Elvis Festival .

One tour guide described the city as "Elvis Reloaded" this year ahead of the 38th anniversary of the star's death on Sunday.

Residents and visitors are all shook up with rock and roll contests, a Cadillac old-timer tour, a "Peggy Sue" fashion show and the much-anticipated concerts of American musicians who once performed alongside Elvis.

“It is always good to be here,” guitarist James Burton, who played in the TCB band with Elvis from 1969 until 1977, told reporters Thursday. Burton was joined by pianist Glen D. Hardin and The Imperials singer Terry Blackwood, who both worked with the star during his career.

When Elvis lived in Germany between 1958 and 1960, he brought “tolerance, fairness and happiness to Bad Nauheim,” said Beatrix van Ooyen, an interior designer who moved to the small city of 30,000 some 25 years ago.

She quickly developed a “burning love” for Elvis and his connection to this rural region. Van Ooyen now heads the “Elvis in Bad Nauheim” initiative, which aims to set up a permanent Elvis museum and has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a bronze statue of the American superstar, which the city wants to place in its spa gardens.

At the height of the worldwide Elvis mania, the "King" was deployed on an 18-month stint to Ray Barracks in Friedberg, Germany with the U.S. Army’s Third Armored Division. Sergeant Elvis Aaron Presley decided to set up camp in nearby Bad Nauheim, where he rented an entire floor of the Grunewald hotel for himself and his entourage.

In commemoration of the famous visitor, the square outside the historic hotel was named Elvis-Presley-Platz, where a marble memorial was set up. Die-hard Elvis fans have turned the site into a place of pilgrimage.

“Elvis is unforgotten, he is always in my heart” said 65-year old Gabriele Trinker, who is visiting Bad Nauheim for the 5th time from Zurich, Switzerland.

Dressed in a jacket with Elvis’ picture sown on the back, Trinker stopped at the Elvis memorial to pay her respects. But for her, the entertainer’s former residence next to the city’s central park has become something of a heartbreak hotel.

“The-so called Elvis room, number ten, is closed to visitors. I have never been able to see it in all these years,” she told NBC News.

Elvis left many other traces in the city. The Stark bakery on the city's main street became famous for a chocolate cake produced for Presley’s 24th birthday. Tour guides take visitors to a nearby restaurant where Elvis’ army battalion held its Christmas party in 1959. The "King" is believed to have appeared with Priscilla in public for the first time at the city's Sportheim restaurant.

The "Burgpforte" — a historic stone gate — has become a magnet for fans over the years, after the young soldier posed in uniform in front of the arch for the cover of his song “A Big Hunk of Love.”

“Elvis was a very kind and almost soft person,” Angelika Springauf, who met Elvis in 1959, told NBC News. Then 14-years old, Springauf had regularly stood outside Elvis’ second home on Goethe Street waiting for an autograph and a rare photo with the legend.

This weekend, outdoor cafes in Bad Nauheim will be playing Elvis songs and many local stores have decorated their shop windows with Elvis paraphernalia. A plush new café called Now or Never will open for the occasion.

For local fans, it has become difficult to elude the Elvis fascination.

Gerda Ziadak, 70, flunked a school year at the age of 14 just to be close to her idol and to snatch “this one kiss on the cheek from him” — which she eventually got.

“Because I stood outside Elvis house day in and day out, I neglected school,” the lifelong fan said. “But I have no regrets at all.”

Andy Eckardt is the Deputy Director, Europe, for NBC News. He is based in Mainz, Germany. 

See Elvis' Germany

This first-of-its-kind journey will explore a pivotal time in the life and career of Elvis Presley. Visit the sites important to Elvis’ army deployment in Germany, including Frankfurt and Bad Nauheim, and visit film locations from the movie, G.I. Blues.

Goethestraße 14, Bad Nauheim

The house at Goethestraße 14 in Bad Nauheim was rented by Elvis for 3,200 marks a month (about $800).

Elvis Presley Statue, Bad Nauheim

On August 13, 2021, the first bronze statue of Elvis Presley in Germany was officially unveiled.

Seilbahn Ruedesheim am Rhein

This cable car was made famous by Elvis and Juliet Prowse. There is plenty to discover above Rüdesheim: castles and monasteries, monuments and landmarks, vineyards, and more!

Main Station, Wiesbaden

As seen in G.I. Blues, the Main Station in Wiesbaden was inaugurated by Emperor William II as the city's new central train station in 1906.

Hotel Villa Grunewald

The most prominent guest was Elvis Presley. From October 1958 to February 1959, Elvis lived in the legendary Room 10.

Gasthaus Zur Krone

A jewel in the history of Bad Nauheim is the inn "Zur Krone" built in 1661 and part of the local walking tour.

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Leichter Regen. Die Tiefsttemperatur beträgt 7 °C und die Höchsttemperatur 15 °C.

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Mäßiger Regen. Die Tiefsttemperatur beträgt 5 °C und die Höchsttemperatur 5 °C.

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Leichter Regen. Die Tiefsttemperatur beträgt 10 °C und die Höchsttemperatur 10 °C.

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Erlebnisführungen.

Unsere Stadtführungen nehmen Sie mit auf spannende Zeitreisen und unterhalten Sie mit interessanten Fakten, Geschichten und lustigen Anekdoten.

Wo hat Elvis Presley in Bad Nauheim gerne Football gespielt? Was macht Bad Nauheims Jugendstil-Erbe aus? Wie wurde aus dem ehemaligen Söderdorf Niwiheim ein modernes Herzheilbad? Sie erfahren alles Wissenswerte über Bad Nauheim im Taunus bei einer der Erlebnisführungen mit einer ausgebildeten Gästeführerin oder ausgebildetem Gästeführer, die zu regelmäßigen Terminen stattfinden.

Wanderung, Nachtwächterrundgang und vieles mehr

Sie können bei der Buchung einer Stadtführung durch Bad Nauheim aus verschiedenen Themenbereichen auswählen: Auf eine besondere Zeitreise nimmt sie der Bad Nauheimer Nachtwächter mit. Gartenarchitekt Heinrich Siesmayer erzählt Ihnen Spannendes zur Parkgestaltung, Hotelbesitzerin Oberingenieurin Stockfisch unterhält Sie mit Anekdoten aus dem Jahr 1912, und mit Serschande Heinrich können Sie auf Patrouille gehen. Auch geführte Rad- oder Wandertouren gehören zu unserem Angebot.

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Entdecken Sie Bad Nauheims Geschichte, Kultur & blühende Landschaften.

Erkunden Sie die 2.400 Jahre Bad Nauheimer Stadtgeschichte und die spannende Epoche des Jugendstils, die das Stadtbild bis heute prägt. Sie lernen das Söderdorf Niwiheim kennen und erfahren, wie es sich zum modernen Herzheilbad des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts entwickeln konnte.

Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts eroberte der Jugendstil Bad Nauheim und ließ Baukunst und Badekultur in neuem Glanz erstrahlen. Das kulturelle und architektonische Erbe dieser Blütezeit ist bis heute in der Stadt allgegenwärtig. Prunkstück ist der Sprudelhof – lernen Sie die größte geschlossene Jugendstilanlage Europas trotz Baustelle kennen. Außerdem besteht die Möglichkeit (sofern dort keine Veranstaltung ist) einen exklusiven Blick in Bad Nauheims einzigartiges Jugendstiltheater zu werfen.

Elvis Presley, der King of Rock 'n' Roll, lebte während seiner Militärzeit von 1958 bis 1960 in Bad Nauheim. Folgen Sie seinen Spuren durch die Kurstadt und erfahren Sie, wo Elvis wohnte, was es mit dem berühmten Plattencover auf sich hat und wo es noch heute seine liebste Schokoladentorte gibt.

Eindrucksvolle Sehenswürdigkeiten und die städtische Kulinarik sind ein klarer Beweis für den guten Geschmack der Gesundheitsstadt. Bei dieser Erlebnistour für alle Sinne genießen Sie kleine Köstlichkeiten, erfahren mehr über die Stadtgeschichte und erhalten spannende Insidertipps.

Die besondere Symbolik und Bildsprache des Sprudelhofs entführt Sie in die Welt der Mystik, Sehnsüchte und Träume. Entdecken Sie die besonderen Details in den Ornamenten und Figuren, die Ihnen noch nie aufgefallen sind.

Neue Termine ab Herbst 2024

Sie sind Töchter der Stadt, engagierte Frauen, Alltagsheldinnen oder Berühmtheiten und haben jede auf ihre Weise die Geschichte der Stadt mitgeprägt. Der kurzweilige Rundgang „Starke Frauen“ macht ihre Biografien lebendig. 

Bad Nauheim bietet eine Vielzahl an Gotteshäusern. Neben evangelischer, katholischer und russisch-orthodoxer Kirche besuchen Sie Synagoge und Moschee.

Entdecken Sie mit uns das jüdische Leben in Bad Nauheim. Wir erzählen über die ca. 700-jährige Geschichte – nicht nur über Diskriminierung im Mittelalter und Verfolgung unter der Naziherrschaft, sondern auch über das Entstehen der jüdischen Gemeinde und Zeiten wirtschaftlicher und kultureller Blüte.

Was hat es mit dem Bad Nauheimer Weihnachtswunder auf sich und was hat Elvis Presley Weihnachten in Bad Nauheim gemacht? Spannende Wintergeschichten aus der Kurstadt erfahren Sie beim Rundgang mit kleiner Überraschung durch das stimmungsvolle Bad Nauheim.

Neue Termine ab Winter 2024

Die Wetterau gilt als die Kornkammer Hessens. Hier gibt es viele schöne Orte zu entdecken und Wege zu erkunden. Unsere Gästeführer kennen nicht nur die Gegend wie ihre Westentasche, sondern haben auch interessante Fakten und Geschichten parat.

Entdecken Sie bei einer geführten Radtour die schönsten Seiten der Wetterau. Ob eine Tour zum Naturschutzgebiet „Bingenheimer Ried“ oder zur Burg Münzenberg – die Region bietet eine Menge Abwechslung. Für die Führung wird ein eigenes Fahrrad oder E-Bike benötigt.

Kostümführungen

Historische Persönlichkeiten nehmen Sie mit auf Zeitreise.

Der letzte hessische Großherzog Ernst Ludwig von Hessen und bei Rhein nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise durch sein Leben und die Stadt. Dem Großherzog hat Bad Nauheim viel zu verdanken, denn er beauftragte den Bau des Sprudelhofs als Neubau der Kuranlagen.

Gehen Sie mit auf Patrouille durch die Bad Nauheimer Altstadt. Polizist Heinrich Klinkerfuß, besser bekannt als Serschande Heinrich, hat schon einigen Schurken das Fürchten gelehrt. Sonst ist er aber ein gemütlicher Zeitgenosse, der gerne aus seinem Leben als Serschande erzählt.

Niemand kennt die Botanik und Bäume des Bad Nauheimer Kurparks besser als sein Schöpfer selbst. Beim Spaziergang durch den englischen Landschaftspark erzählt Siesmayer persönlich Spannendes zur Gartengestaltung und gibt die eine oder andere Anekdote aus der Zeit des Baus, dem 19. Jahrhundert, preis.

Wer als Oberingenieurin 1912 in Bad Nauheim ein Hotel leitet, erlebt eine ganze Menge. Zur Blütezeit des Jugendstils kamen viele verschiedene und spannende Gäste nach Bad Nauheim. Die Hotelbesitzerin plaudert bei diesem Rundgang durch die Innenstadt über die Freuden und Kümmernisse der damaligen Zeit.

Wenn die Einwohner sich zur Nachtruhe legen, sorgt der Nachwächter in den Gassen Bad Nauheims für Ordnung. Mit Hellebarde und Laterne ausgerüstet nimmt er Sie mit auf Zeitreise und offenbart mit Humor und Ernsthaftigkeit so manches Geheimnis. Er war es auch, der das Bad Nauheimer Weihnachtswunder als Erster entdeckte.

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Tauchen Sie ein in den Bad Nauheimer Heilwald. In Japan wird das Waldbaden Shinrin Yoku (jap.) genannt. Das Wort beschreibt das achtsame, absichtslose Schlendern und Verweilen im Wald, bei dem wir alle Sinne weit öffnen.

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