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Kleiner Tannenwald Bad Homburg
Kleiner Tannenwald Bad Homburg
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As early as the 17th century, Landgrave Frederick I planted rare conifers in the Platzenberger Wäldchen – such a rarity that they gave the park its current name. In the 1770s, Landgrave Frederick V Ludwig and Karoline transformed the site into a magnificent Baroque pleasure forest. With regular flower beds, shady pergolas and a central avenue, they created a visual axis to the pond, in whose waters a white colonnade is still reflected today.
Later, Landgravine Elizabeth (1770–1840) left a lasting mark on the park:
• Romantic accents: She added a lawn circle, a rose temple and memorial urns to the park.
• Ornamental farm: Following the English model, she integrated a decorative dairy farm with livestock and dairy farming.
After the area had become almost unrecognisable due to neglect in the 20th century, civic engagement and the purchase by the town of Bad Homburg in 2002 saved this gem. Today, the Kleine Tannenwald shines again in its 1866 condition and invites visitors to relive the idyllic atmosphere of the Landgrave era.