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Bad Homburg Palace
Bad Homburg Palace served for centuries as the residence of the Landgraves of Hesse-Homburg and later became the preferred summer residence of Prussian kings and German emperors. The current Baroque complex was constructed between 1680 and 1685 under Landgrave Friedrich II on the foundations of a medieval castle. A prominent remnant of the earlier fortress is the 'White Tower,' a freestanding 14th-century keep that overlooks the palace grounds. The palace is particularly noted for its well-preserved interiors from various eras, including the imperial apartments of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Viktoria. The adjacent palace park is designed in the English landscape style and features rare tree species such as the famous Lebanon cedars planted in the 19th century. Today, the palace ensemble is a significant cultural monument managed by the State Palaces and Gardens of Hesse. It reflects the close connection between local noble history and the imperial representation of the 19th century.
- Location: Hesse, Germany
- Top sights: Kurtheater · Deutsches Äppelwoi Theater · Taunus Foto Galerie
- Nearby: Steinbach (Taunus) (7 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 71 | 59 | 66 | 65 | 46 | 54 | 56 | 64 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The palace was built between 1680 and 1685 by Paul Andrich.
- The White Tower is the tallest building in the palace complex at 44 meters.
- Kaiser Wilhelm II used the palace as a summer residence from 1888 to 1918.
- The famous Lebanon cedars in the park date back to the year 1820.
- The palace church houses a valuable Bürgy organ from the year 1787.
- The Landgraves' apartment features precious furniture from the Baroque era.
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Sights in the town Bad Homburg Palace (10)
Taunus Foto Galerie
Taunus Foto Galerie exhibits photographs in Bad Homburg.
Kulturzentrum Englische Kirche
Kulturzentrum Englische Kirche is an event venue in Bad Homburg.
Schwanenteich
Schwanenteich is a pond in Bad Homburg.
Historischer Kurpark Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
Historischer Kurpark provides a viewpoint in Bad Homburg.
Galerie🏛 museum
Galerie is a building in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany.
Laternenfestbrunnen
Laternenfestbrunnen is a fountain in Bad Homburg.
Museum Sinclair Haus🏛 museum
Museum Sinclair Haus is a villa in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany.
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