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Saalburg Roman Castle and Archeology Park

Saalburg Weg 1 | Archaologischer Park, D-61350 Bad Homburg, Hesse, Germany
+49 (0) 6175 / 9374-0
As featured in Day trips from Frankfurt
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Description: Reconstructed Roman fort and archaeological museum
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Wiesbaden, Germany
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

If you are in the Frankfurt area, don't miss this great side trip. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Need I say more? You will need a good three hours to tour the site; however, there are plenty of trails surrounding the property to stroll around on a sunny day. There is basically one huge restaurant right outside the... More

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Hamburg
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Was interesting to see and we had fun by archery and with lances. More

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Kent, Texas
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

I have always been a big fan of the Saalburg restorations (and enjoy the more recent background history also). The earlier reviews will give you a good oversight . I wanted to highlight another nice feature of this site - They are dog friendly! After dropping folks off at the Frankfurt Airport, a friend and I decided to visit the... More

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Hereford, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Other reviewers have given much detail already so I will just say that the whole reconstruction creates a strong impression from its overall size to the detail of the exhibits and boards. The explanatory boards in each building are well done (although the English versions are abbreviated). Everything is well -signed - if you want to combine it with a... More

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Bad Homburg, Germany
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Site is located in the middle of the forest (careful speed cameras on main access road in both directions!) - wonderfully maintained and restored. Whole castellum with a dyke and a wall and various buildings inside. Great for children and a nice walk around the castellum. Roman life at its best! Very informative... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011
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From an english persons perspective, the exhibits did offer some english explanations., overal more visual impact and wonderfully reconstructed. Some tour guides operate here so you can tag along and hear all about the history and the walk (optional) and no charge to the closest Berg is 4 kilometres one way with gradual uphill climb but well worth the visit... More

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odense denmark
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011

the level of reconstruction is amazing. not only are there military buildings/artefacts/as well as cultural buildings (temple, baths, utility buildings, but also the civilian village outside the castello and the limes (boundary between the roman empire ant the "barbarians" are constructed in detail. on top of it, the beautiful forest-landscape of the site gives a very authentic feeling. it is... More

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North Carolina
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2009
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I'm kind of a Roman geek, and Saalburg was one of the places I really wanted to see. Unfortunately, I did not read up on the more practical aspects of visiting before I went. I was prepared for the exhibits to be entirely in German, but I was not prepared for the huge change in the visitor's experience in the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2008
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Saalburg Roman castle is an amazing site. The reconstruction of the Roman fortress that was on the boundary of the Roman empire is impressive architecturally. However, contextually the museum is disappointing because the visit could have been much more of a learning experience than it was. For a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it should be rated 5 stars, but I... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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