Margarethenhof

Margarethenhof is a building complex in Flensburg near the fjord with extended wings and architectural features from different construction periods. The structure combines residential and work spaces that were repurposed over the centuries.

The building originated in 1588 as a noble residence and then underwent major transformations through industrial uses. From a soap factory to a sugar factory to an iron foundry, the site reflects the economic shifts of its era.

The place carries the names of its different users in its walls, telling of the industrial past through its structure. The buildings show how a single location has housed people from different eras while changing its character over time.

The site is reachable via cobblestone-paved Johannisstraße or Wilhelmstraße, with parking available about 350 meters away at the harbor. The location sits conveniently near the old town and is easy to reach on foot.

The building was known as a sugar factory in the 19th century and was temporarily called 'Zuckerhof'. This industrial name is often forgotten in how people see it today, yet it reveals the depth of its economic past.