Homburg, Saar
Homburg is a charming small city in the Saarland region of south-west Germany, with a population of about 44,000. It’s about 25 miles west of Kaiserslautern, 16 miles west of Landstuhl.
During the summer months concerts are held at the historical market place on weekends and public holidays.
As well as the historic old town with its cafes, restaurants and winebars, sights include the Schlossberg Höhlen (Schlossberg Caves), Burgweg, 66424 Homburg and the Roman Museum, or Römermuseum, an open-air museum which shows scenes from Roman-era life 2,000 years ago.
Concerts and Other Events in Homburg
The Roman Museum invites visitors to Easter rally on 17 April
A Colourful programme for young and old
The season at the Roman Museum in Schwarzenacker has begun successfully. There was no question of a quiet start, as many school and birthday groups were welcomed to the site in the first few days. The first public event for young and old is on Thursday, 17 April, from 12 noon, the Roman Museum invites visitors to a colourful Easter rally in the open-air grounds. The event offers young and old participants the opportunity to let off steam with a variety of games, craft activities and puzzles. The Easter Bunny won’t stop at the Roman Museum either and will ensure an entertaining afternoon for the whole family.
‘With our Easter rally, we want to bring history to life in a playful way and offer families an unforgettable afternoon at the Roman Museum. We are looking forward to this year’s first major event at the Roman Museum,’ explains Managing Director Philipp Scheidweiler and hopes for numerous participants. ‘Let’s hope that the weather cooperates so that we can say goodbye to winter with our spring programme full of fun and excitement,’ says Simone Abel, Head of Museum Education, and hopes – like the entire museum team – for a bit of luck with the weather gods.
The regular admission prices for the Roman Museum apply on this day. In addition, the Easter Rally participation fee is five euros per person. Registration is not required. Further information on the Easter rally and all other events at the Roman Museum can be found online.
Homburg Flea & Antiques Market
The next Homburg flea market will be held on: Saturday, 03. May from 08:00 – 16:00
The biggest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany, takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall) and the Landratsamt.
Dates for 2025: – 03. May – 07. June – 05. July – 02. August – 06. September – 11. October – 06. December (Weihnachtsflohmarkt)
Upcoming Events & Guided Tours – 2025
April
Saturday, 05.04.2025 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Largest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany
Grounds at the Forum, Homburg
Stands are available until Thursday before the respective flea market at the Tourist-Info Homburg, Talstr. 57a, at www.ticket-regional.de and at all Ticket-Regional-VVK points
Saturday, 05.04.2025 from 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday, 06.04.2025 from 11 am – 6 pm
Ceramics market with Sunday shopping
Homburg city center
Info: touristik@saarpfalz-kreis.de or kultur@homburg.de
Sunday, 06.04.2025 from 11 am – 12.30 pm
Guided tour: “The Schlossberg – an eventful history”
Meeting point: At the cross on the Schlossberg
Price: € 7 / adult; € 3.50 / child
Tour guide: Thomas Klein
Due to minimum number of participants, registration required by 04.04.25, 2 pm at touristik@homburg.de or 066841-101820
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Sunday, 06.04.2025 at 6 pm
Duo concert oboe and guitar
Concert hall of the Homburg Music School, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free.
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Wednesday, 09.04.2025 at 6 pm
“Clear the stage!” – Workshop concert
Concert hall of the Homburg music school, Schongauer Str. 1
Admission is free
Info: 06841-64204 or www.musikschule-homburg.de
Thursday, 10.04.2025 at 7.30 pm
Homburg Master Concert: Alexandra Dovgan (pianist)
Concert introduction at 7 pm
Cultural Center Saalbau, Homburg
Tickets are available at the Tourist-Info Homburg, Talstr. 57a (at the traffic circle), at all Ticket-Regional-VVK outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de and at the box office
Thursday, 10.04.2025 from 7 – 8 pm
Lecture “K&K. Art history meets chambermaid: First Ladies – Ladies first” with Dr. Jutta Schwan and Monika Link
Roman Museum Schwarzenacker, Edelhaus
Admission is free.
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Friday, 11.04.2025 at 7 pm
Southwest regional league soccer match: FC 08 Homburg – Kickers Offenbach
Waldstadion Homburg
Tickets are available in advance at the FC 08 Homburg office, Rondell 4, usually online at tickets.fc08homburg.de and at the box offices at the stadium
Saturday, 12.04. from 1 – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 13.04.2025 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Easter market at the Gustavsburg
Jägersburg, Gustavsburg
Monday, 14.04 – Thursday, 17.04.2025, from 08.30 – approx. 16.30 hrs.
Easter holiday program
Meeting point: Children’s Center of Caritas Saarpfalz, Charlottenburger Str. 32
Costs: 10 or 20 € depending on the program item
Information and registration: Sandra Schatzmann, tel. 06841/101-124, e-mail sandra.schatzmann@homburg.de or Tanja Trenkler, tel. 06841/101-124, e-mail tanja.trenkler@homburg.de
Wednesday, 16.04.2025 from 2.30 – 4 p.m.
Family tour through the Schlossberg caves
Meeting point: Waiting area at the entrance to the Schlossberg caves
Registration at touristik@homburg.de, vhs@homburg.de or 06841-101820
Price: €10 / adult, €5 / child, €20 / family, each including admission to the caves
Please remember to wear sturdy shoes; you are welcome to bring your own flashlights
Tour guide: Matthias Wachmann
Info: touristik@homburg.de or vhs@homburg.de
Wednesday, 16.04.2025 at 7.30 pm
Homburg Master Concert: Vadim Gluzman and Evgency Sinaisky
Concert introduction at 7 pm
Saalbau Cultural Center, Homburg
Tickets are available at the Tourist-Info Homburg, Talstr. 57a (at the traffic circle), at all Ticket-Regional-VVK outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de and at the box office
Thursday, 17.04.2025 from 12 – 5 pm
Eieieieiei – Easter rally
Open-air site of the Roman Museum
Price: 5 € plus museum admission
Information at www.roemermuseum-schwarzenacker.de
Thursday, 17.04.2025 at 7 pm a
Homburg theater guest performance: “The grandchild trick”
Crime comedy by Frank Piotraschke
Saalbau cultural center, Homburg
Tickets are available at the Tourist-Info Homburg, Talstr. 57a (at the traffic circle), at all Ticket-Regional-VVK outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de and at the box office
Saturday, 19.04 to Tuesday, 22.04.2025
Homburg Easter Fair
Fairground at the Forum
Thursday, 24.04.2025 at 7 pm (admission 6 pm)
2nd Homburg Lecture Hall Slam (Poetry Slam)
Moderation: Andrea Maria Fahrenkampf
Homburg, University Hospitals, Building 35, large lecture hall
Tickets are available at the Tourist-Info Homburg, Talstr. 57a (at the traffic circle), at all Ticket-Regional-VVK outlets, at www.ticket-regional.de and at the box office
Friday, 25.04.2025 from 3 – approx. 6 pm
Wild herb hike “Edible plants in spring”
Leader: Angela Bloedorn, nature coaching
Meeting point: Homburg-Jägersburg, Schloßstraße parking lot
Cost: €18 incl. script and herbal product
Please bring: Clothing suitable for the weather, a seat, cup and glass with screw cap
Information and registration: 06894-9630516 or keb-saarpfalz@bistum-speyer.de
Sunday, 27.04.2025 from 1 – 6 pm
11th German-Turkish Tulip Festival
City Park Homburg
Admission is free.a
Ruins of the castle, palace and fortress of Homburg
In the 12th century, the Hohenburg was the seat of the Counts of Homburg, who received city rights for their town at the foot of the castle hill in 1330. After the death of the last Count of Homburg in 1449, the castle and the city fell to the Counts of Nassau-Saarbrücken. They expanded and fortified the castle with bastions. The French King Louis XIV commissioned Sébastien Prestre de Vauban, his famous master fortress builder, to transform it into a modern citadel.
Der Schlossberg Festung Homburg © Susanne Niklas
The city itself received a city wall for the first time. The street layout of the old town dates from this period (1679-1697). The fortress had to be finally razed in 1697 and 1714.
Since 1981 the ruins on the castle hill have been uncovered and secured. Most of them date back to the fortress period.
The Römermuseum
The Roman Museum Homburg is one of the most famous destinations of the Saarpfalz district & surroundings. The museum stands on a part of the Roman quarter built from the time of Christ. a trading city of ancient Rome. The Römermuseum is open from April to October daily 09.00 – 17.00 except Sundays – 15.00 and in March daily 10.00 – 16.00, closed November thru February.
Foto: Uwe Welz, 15.11.2006 The Homburger Schlossberg Caves
Europe’s largest red sandstone caves are located below the ruins of the Homburg Fortress on the Schlossberg. Mysterious passages, created by man, lead visitors into imposing domed halls, which have a special charm due to the yellow and red coloring of the sandstone.
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