In the heart of Germany, the region is much more than big city life. From the spa town of Bad Homburg, there is much to discover in all four directions: Nature and culture, dreamy valleys and mighty castles on the heights, charming villages and towns, exotic animals, a lively past and much more.

All people have their individual favourite places in a region – places that inspire us, that we like to experience and that make up the living feeling of a city or region. Find out here about our favourite places that make life in Hessen something really special.

The city of Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is the district town of the Hochtaunuskreis with approx. 54,144 citizens and is located in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main metropolitan region. It gained international fame through its numerous thermal springs as a health resort and later as a conference centre. The casino was built as early as 1841 and is therefore known as the “Mother of Monte-Carlo”. As one of the seven special state towns of the state of Hesse, Bad Homburg is designated as a medium-sized centre according to the Hessian state development plan.

The Bad Homburg Schlosspark, an English landscape garden and part of the Landgrafengarten Bad Homburg, which extends to the Gothic House. Within the spa park are monuments to Friedrich Hölderlin, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Samuel Agnon, Peter Joseph Lenné, Wilhelm Filchner, Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner, Emperors Wilhelm I, Wilhelm II and Friedrich III and his wife Victoria.

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Frankfurt am Main has varied landscapes, historical and modern architecture, eventful history, relaxing thermal baths, regional delicacies and much more to offer. In the city, in the countryside or by the river, everyone discovers here what special features they can experience in their immediate surroundings. The ideal mix for day trips, holiday stays, city breaks or nature adventures can be found here.

The whole world in one city. The people of Frankfurt say this proverb with pride. The city has a liberal and cosmopolitan tradition. In Frankfurt, 90 percent of the world’s 194 states are represented. Of the almost 764,000 inhabitants, 30 percent have foreign roots. Where else can you find Afghan bolani, Turkish sulu köfte and Ethiopian injera just a few metres apart? Regardless of whether the parents’ origins are Turkish, Italian or Moroccan – anyone who lives and grew up here says: “I am a Frankfurter”.

Numerous Frankfurt specialities have become an integral part of city life. In addition to the Frankfurt dialect and culinary specialities such as Handkäs’ mit Musik (cheese with music) and Grüner Soße (green sauce), Stöffche, or apple wine, is particularly popular. Of course, it is best served in the original Bembel. The city’s many trade fairs, such as the Book Fair, also contribute to its international charm. Last but not least, it is the people in their mix of finance, business, science and culture that are typical of Frankfurt and unique in the republic.

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