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Safari: HOM sweet HOM

You can explore the northern biosphere with our suggested itinerary for the personalized biosphere safari “HOM sweet HOM.” Travel sustainably through the region by public bus and discover the various excursion options in and around Homburg, the “City of the Green Tree.”

Festungsanlage der Ruine Hohenburg in Homburg

Festungsanlage der Ruine Hohenburg in Homburg
© Saarpfalz Touristik, Eike Dubois

Wanderer mit dem Bus unterwegs Tretboot fahren auf dem Jägersburger Weiher

The suggested itineraries, including departure times, are based on the Saturday schedules. If you plan to take these trips on a different day, please check the Saar schedule for suitable connections.

With our itinerary recommendations, you can go on your own safari. The trips are designed as full-day excursions and are organized on your own. 

  • Start and finish in Homburg

    Schwarzenacker Roman Museum with gardens and museum café

    Schlossberg Caves in Homburg

    Vauban Fortress on the Schlossberg

    Jägersburg recreational area with a pond and plenty of activities, such as mini-golf, a water playground, a climbing park, or a walk around the pond (3.5 km)

  • 10:00 Departure from Homburg Central Station

    10:10 Bus ride from “Homburg Central Station” to “Schwarzenacker Roman Museum” on the R7 line toward Zweibrücken

    Visit to the Roman Museum with its gardens and optional break at the museum café

    12:32 Bus ride from “Schwarzenacker Roman Museum” to “Homburg Christian-Weber-Platz” on line R7 toward Homburg

    Hike to the Schlossberg Caves (800 m) and visit to the caves

    Continue to the Vauban Fortress on the Schlossberg and guided tour with the audio guide

    3:30 PM Return to downtown

    4:07 PM Bus ride from “Homburg Christian-Weber-Platz” to “Jägersburg Schlossweiher” on line 505 toward Bexbach

    Various activities around the ponds

  • The Biosphere Ticket for up to 5 people. Travel throughout the Saarpfalz district and the municipality of Kleinblittersdorf for just €9. The Biosphere Ticket is a day pass for up to 5 people and can be purchased on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays directly from the driver, among other places. It is valid on buses and trains throughout the Saarpfalz district and the municipality of Kleinblittersdorf.