Villa Kampffmeyer

Villa Kampffmeyer is a neoclassical mansion in Berliner Vorstadt, Potsdam, positioned on the shore of Tiefer See lake with three graces sculptures and a Mercury figure adorning its entrance. The structure spans three floors and houses multiple formal rooms decorated with baroque-inspired ornamental details and decorated fireplaces.

Construction was completed in 1923 as a private residence for a flour manufacturer and the property experienced significant changes during the Second World War and afterward. It later served as a control point along a historically significant border and was used for various administrative purposes under different authorities.

The name comes from its original owner, a flour industrialist, and the building reflects baroque-inspired design elements that shape the character of the Berliner Vorstadt neighborhood.

The building sits directly on the lake shore and many rooms offer water views from their windows. Visitors should know that access to the grounds is available from the main paths and the waterside location makes it easy to orient yourself when exploring.

One striking aspect is how the villa was literally divided by a major historical event that created a physical barrier through its grounds. The garden layout bears evidence of this division, making it possible to observe traces of how the property was split into separate territories.