How old is Bad Homburg Castle?

The current building dates mainly from the 17th century with 19th century alterations, though it incorporates a 14th century keep from an earlier stronghold.

Who lived at Bad Homburg Castle?

The Landgraves of Hesse-Homburg resided there from 1680, and it later became a summer residence for the Prussian kings and German emperors after 1866.

Can Bad Homburg Castle be visited?

Yes, it now operates as a museum open to the public.

What can be seen at Bad Homburg Castle?

Highlights include the Weißer Turm, the classicist apartments of Landgravine Elizabeth, and the rooms later used by the Prussian court.

Bad Homburg Castle

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

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Free for Companions of visitors holding a severe disability card (Schwerbehindertenausweis) with the markings B/aG/Bl/TBl

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Where: Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

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Schloss Bad Homburg stands in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe (Hochtaunuskreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 17th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Bad Homburg Castle stands in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hesse, built around the remains of a medieval stronghold whose 14th century keep, the Weißer Turm, remains the town's landmark. Residence of the Landgraves of Hesse-Homburg from 1680 and later a summer residence for the Prussian kings after 1866, the palace preserves interiors ranging from German classicism to the furnishings of the imperial era. Visitors can see the apartments of Landgravine Elizabeth, a British-born princess, along with the rooms later used by the Prussian court.

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What to know

The building is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.
The Weißer Turm, a round 14th century keep, overlooks the upper courtyard and is visible from across town.
The palace now functions as a museum and houses the administration of Hesse's state castles and gardens.
The surrounding gardens still reflect the landscaping commissioned by Landgravine Elizabeth in the 19th century.
No confirmed opening hours, admission fees or accessibility details are given here; check before visiting.

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Opening hours

Tuesday	10:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-17:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

Annual closures : 24; 25; 26 and 31 December; 1 January

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Free for Companions of visitors holding a severe disability card (Schwerbehindertenausweis) with the markings B/aG/Bl/TBl

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Where this château is

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe · Hochtaunuskreis · Hessen

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Schloss, 61348 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

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Château phone number

+49 6172 9262148

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
Period of construction: 17th century

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Bad Homburg Castle: how much is admission?: Free for: companions of visitors holding a severe disability card (Schwerbehindertenausweis) with the markings B/aG/Bl/TBl.
Where is Bad Homburg Castle located?: It is located in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hesse.
How old is Bad Homburg Castle?: The current building dates mainly from the 17th century with 19th century alterations, though it incorporates a 14th century keep from an earlier stronghold.
Who lived at Bad Homburg Castle?: The Landgraves of Hesse-Homburg resided there from 1680, and it later became a summer residence for the Prussian kings and German emperors after 1866.
Can Bad Homburg Castle be visited?: Yes, it now operates as a museum open to the public.
What can be seen at Bad Homburg Castle?: Highlights include the Weißer Turm, the classicist apartments of Landgravine Elizabeth, and the rooms later used by the Prussian court.