Villa Bayer, Erkrath, Protected villa in Erkrath, Germany.

Villa Bayer is a two-story villa on the Falkenberg in Erkrath-Hochdahl. Its left side features a round corner tower, and the central axis of the main facade is crowned by a curved gable in the roof zone. On the first upper floor, a balcony rests on columns whose architrave is decorated with drop-like guttae. Later additions include an east terrace with columns and a south terrace.

The building was constructed between 1898 and 1899 for Arthur Meckel, a wealthy businessman. In 1910, Friedrich Bayer, son of the founder of Friedr. Bayer & Comp, purchased the property and gave it its present name.

The villa reflects the building style that wealthy industrialists favored in the region around 1900. Visitors can still see this preference for grand forms and spacious rooms expressed in its architecture.

Since September 2025 the villa has served as an external wedding venue for the Erkrath registry office, so civil ceremonies take place here by arrangement. The building otherwise remains in private use and is not open for general sightseeing; visitors should check with the registry office before planning a visit.

The original property was surrounded by two farms, a guest house, and separate buildings for gardeners, coachmen, and foresters. This array of outbuildings reveals how many staff members and support structures were needed to maintain a wealthy household.