Villa Sauckel

Villa Sauckel is an office building in Weimar featuring three symmetrical wings arranged in a classical palace style with traditional German architectural details from the 1930s. The structure displays balanced facades and period-appropriate construction methods typical of that era.

Construction took place between 1938 and 1939 under architect Hermann Giesler's design. The building then served as headquarters for General George S. Patton's Third Army during the final months of World War II.

The building was repurposed after World War II as an educational facility and now serves the Federal Employment Agency as a training center. Visitors can see how the structure's function has shifted completely from its original purpose.

The building sits on Windmühlenstraße 19/21 in Weimar and retains its original exterior appearance. It now contains updated interior facilities while maintaining its historical character.

Prisoners from the nearby Buchenwald concentration camp constructed this building under the direct supervision of Fritz Sauckel, who resided there with his family. This detail remains largely unknown to many visitors despite its historical significance.