Villa Krehl, Classical villa in Handschuhsheim district, Heidelberg, Germany.
Villa Krehl is a stately residence in Handschuhsheim, built in 1911 and combining the architectural style of Italian Renaissance palaces with Baroque influences. The main building spans two stories with side wings, a high hipped roof, and grounds featuring multi-level gardens with fountains, grottos, and terrace landscapes.
The house was built in 1911 by architect Friedrich Ostendorf for physician Ludolf von Krehl, showcasing the building craft of that era. After its original owner, it served as a Protestant student boarding house and later as an aviation research institute.
The name Krehl refers to the physician's family who commissioned and shaped the house. The gardens with their fountains and grottos reflect how the family valued classical Roman elements in their surroundings.
The building underwent comprehensive renovation in 2012 with updated electrical systems and restored woodwork. Today it serves educational institutions that benefit from its modern facilities and historic character combined.
A private fuel station was installed inside the entrance hall specifically for visits by Grand Duke Friedrich of Baden. This feature reveals the high social standing the Krehl family enjoyed in that period.
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