Borsig-Villa Reiherwerder

Borsig-Villa Reiherwerder is a baroque revival country house standing on a peninsula in Lake Tegel. The structure features multiple levels with decorated details throughout, surrounded by a neo-baroque garden that faces the water.

Built from 1911 to 1913 by architects Alfred Salinger and Eugen Schmohl, it served as a residence for the industrial Borsig family. After World War II, the French sector administration took over the property and made it the commander's residence.

The villa now serves as a reception facility for the Foreign Office Academy, hosting diplomats and officials. You can see how its grand interiors support the work of international relations today.

The building sits on a large peninsula surrounded by water, so access requires planning. Visits are generally by appointment only, as it functions as an official government facility for hosting diplomats and officials.

The villa once belonged to one of Germany's most influential industrial families. Its journey from private mansion to Cold War-era diplomatic center reflects the dramatic shifts in Berlin's history and the property's role in post-war occupation politics.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1905

Architects: Eugen Schmohl, Alfred Salinger, Erich Blunck

Architectural style: baroque revival

Website: https://auswaertiges-amt.de/de/karriere/auswaertiges-amt/akademie

GPS coordinates: 52.58720,13.26030

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43