Bad Homburg's city center offers shopping and leisure opportunities, as well as a rich cultural life that is inviting and interesting for residents and visitors alike.
The city center of Bad Homburg is easily accessible by public transport as well as by car. The train station and several bus lines ensure good public transport connections, and there are plenty of parking facilities in the immediate vicinity of the pedestrian zone. The city center combines historic buildings with modern infrastructure. Here you will find a mixture of traditional half-timbered houses and contemporary architecture.
The pedestrian zone offers numerous stores, boutiques and cafés that invite you to stroll and linger. Cultural sights such as the Kurhaus, the Landgrafenschloss and the Kurpark with its healing water fountain characterize the cityscape. The city center is well connected to public transport and offers a wide range of leisure activities for residents and visitors.
The cultural life in the city center is diverse and rich in offerings. The magnificent Kurhaus regularly hosts concerts, theater performances and other events. The Residential Palace with the White Tower, a landmark of the town, offers insights into the history and is a popular venue for exhibitions and cultural events. The spa park with its famous healing water fountain invites you to stroll and relax and is also the venue for many cultural activities, including concerts and open-air theater in the summer. The spa theater offers a varied program of plays, musical performances and other cultural events
Other important cultural institutions include the city library, which offers a wide range of books and media, and the Sinclair House, which specializes in contemporary art. The English Church, an architectural jewel, is used for art exhibitions and musical performances and further enriches the city's cultural offerings.
Festivals and events
Bad Homburg's city center is also the venue for numerous seasonal festivals and events. The Wine Festival and Lantern Festival take place in spring and summer, attracting numerous visitors and creating a festive atmosphere. In winter, the city center is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with the Christmas market at the castle, which creates a pre-Christmas atmosphere with its festively decorated stalls and historic ambience. A special series of events is the "Bad Homburg Summer", which brings the Kurpark and other places in the city center to life with a colorful program of music, theater and family events. These festivals and events are highlights in the annual calendar and contribute significantly to the city's vibrant culture.
The town center of Bad Homburg can look back on a long history. The first documented mention of the town dates back to 782. In 1330, Bad Homburg was granted city rights, which formed the basis for the further development of the town. The striking White Tower, which is now the town's landmark, was built in the 12th century and originally served as the keep of a medieval castle.
In the 19th century, Bad Homburg experienced an economic boom thanks to the discovery of its healing springs and its development into a spa town. Prominent guests, including members of European aristocratic houses, visited the town and left their mark on the architecture and culture. The Landgrave's Palace, originally a medieval castle, was rebuilt several times over the centuries and is now an important historical and cultural center.
