Villa Moser

Villa Moser refers to the remaining foundations and stone walls of a country residence built in the 19th century, situated within an English garden featuring mature trees and sloping terrain. The preserved structures display the original floor plan and are accessed through pathways installed within the landscaped park.

The residence was built in 1875 by architect Johann Wendelin Braunwald for chocolate manufacturer Eduard Otto Moser as a luxurious family home. An air raid in 1944 destroyed most of the building but left the foundations standing.

In 1993, architect Hans Dieter Schaal created pathways through the ruins to make them accessible for public viewing and turned the site into an art installation. Visitors can walk through the preserved walls and experience how the space functions as a contemporary artistic intervention within the garden.

The ruins are accessible via marked pathways distributed throughout the garden that lead to the preserved walls. The site is open to the public, and the paths are easily walkable, though the terraced garden features some gentle slopes.

The symmetrical floor plan visible in the ruins reflects the design preferences of wealthy 19th-century industrialists for ordered and harmonious spatial arrangement. This geometric layout allows visitors today to understand the lifestyle and values of the residence's former occupants.