Homburg Castle towers majestically over the Homburger Ländchen in the middle of woods and meadows.
Homburg Castle is a historic site in the Bergisches Land region. It was first mentioned in a document in 1276, but its origins date back even further. Archaeological finds from 1999 suggest that a round tower, known as a donjon, was already located in the upper courtyard as early as the 11th century. The castle itself evolved from an early medieval hilltop fortress belonging to the Counts of Sayn (later Sayn-Wittgenstein-Homburg). Its appearance has changed constantly over the centuries; in the 17th century, it took on the Baroque appearance that characterizes it to this day.
Since 1926, Homburg Castle has served as a museum. Today, the collection of the museum, which is operated by the Oberbergischer Kreis, comprises over 20,000 cultural-historical objects. The exhibition in the castle invites visitors on a journey through time across the centuries: The range of themes extends from the history of the castle and the region to the various ways of working and living in the Bergisches Land from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. From Baroque hunting and regional portrait art to a presentation of a historical armory—the displays in the exhibition’s themed rooms offer exciting discoveries for all visitors.
Visits to the museum are also possible without a guided tour during opening hours. Guided tours for groups, kindergartens, and schools, as well as children’s birthday parties, can be booked via www.schloss-homburg.de/museum/museum_erleben/
Current special exhibition: Experience History 2 at Homburg Castle, PLAYMOBIL Diorama Artist Oliver Schaffer, from June 17, 2026, to January 24, 2027
Since 1926, Homburg Castle has served as a museum. Today, the collection of the museum, which is operated by the Oberbergischer Kreis, comprises over 20,000 cultural-historical objects. The exhibition in the castle invites visitors on a journey through time across the centuries: The range of themes extends from the history of the castle and the region to the various ways of working and living in the Bergisches Land from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. From Baroque hunting and regional portrait art to a presentation of a historical armory—the displays in the exhibition’s themed rooms offer exciting discoveries for all visitors.
Visits to the museum are also possible without a guided tour during opening hours. Guided tours for groups, kindergartens, and schools, as well as children’s birthday parties, can be booked via www.schloss-homburg.de/museum/museum_erleben/
Current special exhibition: Experience History 2 at Homburg Castle, PLAYMOBIL Diorama Artist Oliver Schaffer, from June 17, 2026, to January 24, 2027
