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Herzberg Tower

The first observation tower on the Herzberg hill, an 18-meter high wooden structure, was commissioned in 1878 by the Frankfurt Taunusklub (Taunus Club). The Homburg Section of the Taunusklub, founded in 1885, subsequently took up the goal of replacing this with a stone tower. Planning even began in 1891, but it wasn't until 1910 that the necessary financial means were procured. Emperor Wilhelm II insisted on his tower design, which was based on the Roman limes watchtowers and was stylistically oriented towards the Saalburg, a Roman fort located northwest of Bad Homburg. Architect Louis Jacobi was entrusted with the construction. In 1911, the observation tower was opened. In 1914, a small hall was added as a rest stop for hikers, and a simple inn was opened in 1932. Around 2000, the city of Bad Homburg came into possession of the tower and started comprehensive renovations to preserve the monument. The 24.5-meter high tower of the Homburg “Hausberg” mountain still offers a great view of the surrounding countryside today.