Places of interest
The town of Homburg gets its name from the Hohenberg Castle which was mentioned for the first time in 1500. In 1528, the town was also referred to as Homburg vor der Höhe. It then became common to refer to the town as Bad Homburg with the introduction of the thermal baths.
- Schmuckplatz monuments
- German Emperor Wilhelm II monument
- Elisabethenbrunnen fountain
- Church of the Redeemer
- Spa gardens
- Russian Church
- Castle and castle grounds
- Castle church
- Siamese Temple
- White Tower
Saalburg Roman Fort
The Saalburg was a castle that served as the surveillance point for a Limes section in Taunus during the Roman Age. The first structure on the Saalburg Pass was built in the year 83 BCE. This is the world's only reconstructed Roman castle, which today houses a museum with a comprehensive program for museum education and a wide range of events.
Opel-Zoo
Discover the Opel Zoo in the scenic Vordertaunus region: Set within a spacious 27-hectare park landscape, around 1,700 animals from over 220 species await you. Experience fascinating encounters in naturalistic enclosures—from Hesse's only elephants to exotic species.
Whether for a relaxed family outing or a restful break in the greenery, the renowned landscape zoo offers first-class insights into the animal kingdom and unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages.
Maus-NaturErlebnispfad
Discover the new Maus Nature Adventure Trail in Bad Homburg: Between the historic Gothic House and the Deer Garden, an exciting adventure in the greenery awaits explorers both young and old. Accompanied by the famous mouse from the "Sendung mit der Maus" (The Show with the Mouse), varied paths lead through the picturesque town forest. At ten interactive stations, nature, the environment, and local history can be experienced playfully for the whole family. An ideal destination for unforgettable moments together in nature.
Kur-Royal
Kur-Royal offers you its own uniquely magical world - close at hand and easy to reach. Its charming location in Bad Homburg's beautiful Spa Park immediately sets the mood for a relaxing experience. The splendid, richly detailed architecture of the Kaiser Wilhelm Bad creates an atmosphere that speaks to all your senses. Its warm colours and precious scents provide a soothing, harmonizing effect that supports the wide range of spa treatments.
Lantern Festival
28th to 30th August 2026
The entire inner city and Old Town are transformed into Hessen's largest and most beloved traditional festival. Houses festooned with lamps and Chinese lanterns, carnival processions, fairgrounds, wine and beer gardens, music and entertainment, greyhound racing, concerts in the Schlosskirche church, closing ceremony and firework display.
Romantic Christmas Market at the Castle
27th November to 20th December 2026 (every weekend during Advent)
The "Romantic Christmas Market" is the main attraction of the Bad Homburg Christmas Town. It is held in front of the venerable buildings of the Landgraves' Castle. Around 90 wooden chalets stretch in a row from the Schlossplatz square along Herrengasse to the upper Schlosshof courtyard. The "Romantic Christmas Market" is open Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday&Sunday from 12 midday to 9 p.m.