Bad Homburg is growing. More and more people live and work in this university location in the Hochtaunuskreis.
Not only the living space is in great demand, but also the many leisure activities and sights of the city attract many new residents.
Homburg residents love their city
According to a Forsa survey conducted by the city of Bad Homburg, 90 percent of Homburg's residents enjoy living in their spa town. Why particularly this Hochtaunuskreis district town? The people of Bad Homburg particularly appreciate the green areas, the health care and the cultural offerings.
Bad Homburg's transport connections
The city of Bad Homburg is connected to the regional transport system and the nearest motorway connection is only 2 km away. Bad Homburg has excellent connections to the region:
- The Taunusbahn runs to places in the Taunus.
- The S-Bahn line S5 and two tram stations in Gonzenheim and Ober-Eschbach provide excellent connections to nearby Frankfurt am Main. Regional and city buses daily take many people to the towns and communities in the surrounding area and to the Bad Homburg districts.
The center: The Louisenstraße
The Louisenstraße is the heart of Bad Homburg and is located in the middle of the city centre. Its small and large shops invite shoppers, but also offers the possibility to meet up with friends in nice cafés and restaurants.
Four shopping galleries make shopping possible even in bad weather.
Twice a week, the weekly market offers a wide variety of regional fruit, vegetables, bread and much more.
Not only on Louisenstraße itself, but also in the adjacent side streets and the old town there are many great localities.
Street festivals
If you like a glass of good wine, the Bad Homburg Wine Festival is the right place for you. While the annual wine festival in May attracts many visitors, the Lantern Festival at the end of August invites you to celebrate summer on Louisenstraße.
For over 30 years one has been able to enjoy a mixed music program during the Bad Homburg Summer or spend a great evening at the open air cinema in the park.
If you like to go outside at Christmas time despite the cold weather, you should definitely visit the beautiful, romantic Christmas market at the castle.
Another highlight of the year is the Stadl, a wooden hut that stands in front of the Bad Homburg Kurhaus during the Advent season. Culinary delicacies and a varied evening program await the visitors.
Cooling down or relaxation required?
Especially with high summer temperatures, cooling off is perfect. The Seedammbad is an attractive water world for young and old. It has large indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna area and much more. After a strenuous and stressful day, you can relax in the Taunus Therme right opposite. It also consists of an indoor and outdoor area with large pools, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, a sauna world, its own restaurant and two cinemas.
Beautiful parks to discover
The parks in Bad Homburg offer an idyllic atmosphere. Both the castle park and the spa gardens are open to visitors all year round. The spa park is also a listed historical site and is one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany. In the course of time, historical buildings and monuments have been built there.