HICOG-Siedlung Tannenbusch

The HICOG settlement in Tannenbusch is a residential complex from 1951 featuring five distinct building types, including an eleven-story high-rise with an H-shaped footprint. The buildings are arranged asymmetrically across the site and house 412 apartments ranging from one to four rooms.

The settlement was completed in 1951 within eight months as housing for American High Commission staff during Germany's post-war reconstruction period. It shaped Bonn's appearance and received monument protection status in 1995.

The complex was designed for American staff members and still reflects their living standards through varied apartment sizes and layouts. Visitors can observe how the rooms and finishes reveal the daily life of a foreign community in post-war Germany.

The settlement is located near railway lines and sports facilities, making it accessible by public transport. Original furnishings and built-in kitchens from the 1950s remain in place, so visitors can observe the period details throughout their visit.

The high-rise portion was Bonn's first tall building and served as a landmark for years. Its protection as a monument in 1995, including the original interior elements, makes it a rare example of American post-war architecture in Germany.

Location: Bonn

Architects: Sep Ruf

Elevation above the sea: 60.6 m

GPS coordinates: 50.74360,7.05905

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24