Villa Hügel, Neoclassical mansion in Bredeney, Essen, Germany
The Villa Hügel stands on a hilltop with 269 rooms across 8,100 square meters, surrounded by a 28-hectare park overlooking Lake Baldeney.
Alfred Krupp commissioned the construction of this industrial-era residence between 1870 and 1873, employing 800 workers to complete the grand structure.
The mansion contains exhibitions about the Krupp family history in the Small House, while the main building hosts regular chamber orchestra performances.
The estate opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with guided tours available in German, English, and French by appointment.
The residence incorporated advanced technologies for its time, including double-paned windows and an early form of air conditioning system.
Location: Essen
Inception: 1869
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Phone: +49201616290
Email: office@villahuegel.de
Website: http://villahuegel.de
GPS coordinates: 51.40690,7.00894
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that chronicles the history of the Ruhr area, and the archaeological park in Xanten featuring reconstructions of the Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. The Augustusburg and Falkenlust castles in Brühl showcase 18th-century Rococo architecture, while the rock formations of Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg highlight the geological and spiritual development of the region. Each site offers a unique insight into the history of North Rhine-Westphalia and warrants careful exploration.
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Goetheschule
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