The 'White Tower' is the only remaining structure from the original medieval fortress dating back to the 12th century.
Landgrave Friedrich II, often called 'Prince of Homburg', commissioned the initial Baroque expansion of the castle.
The castle served as the summer residence for Prussian emperors Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II.
The palace library contains original 17th and 18th-century volumes and personal items belonging to the Landgraves.
The castle grounds include the 'Orangerie', which was restored to serve as a venue for concerts and cultural events.
The Palace Park was designed by Peter Joseph Lenné, the same landscape architect responsible for the parks of Sanssouci in Potsdam.
Bad Homburg Castle is a former residence of the Landgraves of Hesse-Homburg and a seasonal home for the Prussian royal family. The site features a preserved 12th-century medieval keep known as the White Tower, which provides panoramic views of the Taunus mountains. The main structure dates primarily to the 17th and 18th centuries, showcasing Baroque architecture and original interior furnishings. Notable interior spaces include the Library of Landgrave Friedrich II and the opulent Orangery. The complex is physically connected to the extensive Bad Homburg Palace Park, an English-style landscape garden designed by Peter Joseph Lenné. The castle serves as a museum highlighting the lifestyle of the German nobility during the 19th century.
The courtyard offering a view of the White Tower set against the backdrop of the palace facade.
Climb the White Tower for the best vantage point of the Taunus region.
Allow extra time to wander through the adjacent English-style landscape park.
Check the official schedule for special guided tours of the private royal apartments.
Don't skip the gardens; many visitors view the castle interior but fail to explore the extensive historic park grounds.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
