Things To Do in Bad Homburg
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Bad Homburg Attractions
- Historic Site
Schloss Homburg
This palace was the residence of the landgraves of Hesse-Homburg from its construction in 1680 until the mid-19th century. Its builder, Prince Friedrich II von Homburg, preserved the White Tower from the medieval castle that stood on the site. In the late 19th century, the palace… - Gym/Spa
Taunus Therme BATHS
A large recreation area, Taunus Therme boasts several pools, a sauna, a solarium, and a health center, plus TVs, cinemas, and two restaurants.
Bad Homburg Nightlife
Spielbank im Kurpark (tel. 06172/17010; www.casino-bad-homburg.de; tram: 5), called the "Mother of Monte Carlo," is the spa's major attraction. This casino opened way back in 1841 and helped make Bad Homburg famous. Roulette, blackjack, and baccarat are the games here. Passports are required for entrance (you must be 18 to enter and gamble), and men must wear jackets and ties. Admission is 2.50€; hours are daily 2:30pm to 3am.
The town's favorite beer hall and Weinstube is Zum Wasserweibchen, Am Mühlberg 57 (tel. 06172/29878; www.wasserweibchen.de; bus: 1, 4, or 11). About 1.5km (1 mile) east of the town center in Ober-Erlenbach, you'll find another folkloric place, Gasthaus Rupp, Homburgerstrasse 6 (tel. 06172/42484; bus: 2 or 12), whose home-style cuisine is enhanced by the establishment's homemade apple wine. The Kurhaus also contains a handful of bars, cafes, and shops that usually stay open late.
