Palais Schaumburg, Government palace in Gronau district, Bonn, Germany
Palais Schaumburg is a former seat of the Federal Chancellor located in the Gronau district of Bonn, Germany. White facades, orderly rows of windows, and a portico with tall columns shape the appearance of this villa along the Rhine riverbank.
A cloth manufacturer commissioned the villa between 1858 and 1860, and it changed hands several times afterward. Following World War II, the building served as the main seat of the West German government from 1949 to 1976.
The name recalls the princes of Schaumburg-Lippe, who owned the building in the early 20th century before it became a political address. Today the villa stands for the Bonn Republic and attracts visitors interested in German postwar history.
Renovation work keeps the building closed to visitors until 2026, but an online virtual tour allows a walkthrough of the rooms. The park surrounding the property remains open and offers walking paths along the Rhine.
A modern single-story building called Kanzlerbungalow has stood on the grounds since 1963 and served some heads of government as a residence. The ensemble combines classical architecture with functional postwar design in a compact space.
Location: Stadtbezirk Bonn
Architects: Andreas Hansen, Ernst von Ihne
GPS coordinates: 50.72023,7.11736
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24
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