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Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is about 13 km from Frankfurt am Main and about 5 km from Friedrichsdorf/Taunus. 

Bad Homburg Germany  is a modern spa with a Roman history in the Taunus mountain range nearby Frankfurt. The restored Römerkastell (Roman Fort) at Saalburg is about 5km (3 miles) north and has been restored to its original design. lt was a part of the Roman Limes fortification line, and formed the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. The museum inside allows an interesting glimpse back to Roman times. The original fort was built in AD120, and could accommodate a contingent of 500 soldiers. The inside looks as though the Romans had just left it: catapults, armouries, shops, houses, temples and baths are all there.
The Schloss (castle) in its present form was built between 1680 and 1685 on the same spot as an older fortress. The medieval fortress is remembered only by one surviving tower, called the Weisse Turm (White Tower). The castle was the residence of the Counts of Hessisch-Homburg and later the summer residence of the Prussian Emperor Wilhelm II. The Schloss is open to the public, with valuable paintings and furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Schlosspark is well cared for and has some exotic plants

The late-awareness of Bad Homburg is recognizable if one knows that the first tennis club and the first golf club of Germany were founded in Bad Homburg. The nowadays worldwide spread red sand has its roots in Bad Homburg. The first groundsman of the TC Bad Homburg, Friedrich Becker, had this idea at the end of the last century and would not have thought that this will also spread in those countries where playing tennis had a completely different significance than in Germany. - Today's TC Bad Homburg has an absolute top team since 2 years, supported by Fujitsu : In 1997 the advancement into the Bundesliga took place. In 1998 the just risen team has become German vice champion.

The Gothic House -Today this very special building houses Bad Homburg's City Museum and Archives. Concerts and other events are held in the charming garden hall. The museum offers an interesting overview of the city and the surrounding county from ancient times to well into the 19th century. In addition, the museum holds a number of special collections: The Hat Museum displays various aspects of the socio-cultural history of this form of headgear; the Marienbad Collection provides insight into the history of that partner city; and the Coin Cabinet presents coins and medallions from the Bad Homburg region

Palace and Park -The Palace is surrounded on three sides by the Park, a typical English garden of the early 19th century. This beautiful landscape provides the dramatic background required to showcase the Palace as a complete work of art

Bad Homburg Casino offers a separate hall with gambling machines. Visitors to the classic gaming tables have direct access to this hall, which offers a broad range of current gambling machines as well as a Super Jackpot Game with top prizes of up to DM 2 million. During the summer months, the Casino offers open-air roulette on its roof terrace. Comfortable seating, the Summer Bar and special gourmet menus all enhance the pleasant atmosphere.

Kaiser-Wilhelms-Spa - Built in 1890 and recently lavishly restored, the Kaiser Wilhelm Spa hides the most advanced technology behind its facade of marble, brass and decorative plaster.

"Taking a cure" at the Kaiser Wilhelm Spa means combining active recreation with the natural healing effects of water, light and earth in the most modern medical facilities. Our spa guests find rest and relaxation in an atmosphere of classical elegance.

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