Fritz-Henkel-Park

Fritz-Henkel-Park is a green space in Unkel with pathways, flower beds, and mature trees distributed across a substantial area. The park features benches and open sections where visitors can sit or move through the grounds.

The land was donated to Unkel in 1905 by Fritz Henkel with the requirement that it remain a park. A villa built on the grounds became a significant guesthouse for state visitors after 1945 before being demolished in 1960.

The park was home to Villa Henkel, which served as a guesthouse for visitors of the state government after World War II. Residents in Unkel connect this place with that period of political importance and see it as a symbol of the city during the postwar era.

The park is freely accessible and works well for a leisurely walk or sitting on one of the many benches. In good weather, the open areas invite extended visits, while the tree-lined paths provide shade.

Visitors who remember the villa still come to this park, where it once served the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament. Many people in the region connect the grounds with that unusual moment when a small town gained political significance.