Villa Genienau

Villa Genienau is a standalone residential building situated at Im Frankenkeller street in Bad Godesberg, positioned roughly 70 meters from the Rhine. The structure displays the architectural style of an upscale residence from the early 1900s with characteristic features of that period.

The villa was built between 1904 and 1905 for geologist Paul Grosser and designed by Cologne architect Heinrich Offergeld. Following World War II, the building came into ownership by the Federal Republic of Germany.

The villa takes its name from Eugenie Grosser, the wife of its original owner, reflecting the German custom of naming properties after family members. This choice remains central to how locals refer to the building today.

The building falls under heritage protection in North Rhine-Westphalia, ensuring its preservation and regular maintenance. Visitors should note that it is a protected object and cannot be freely accessed without arrangements.

Shortly after World War II, an entrepreneur used the building as a factory for manufacturing dolls, turning it into an unexpected site of toy production. This industrial episode is a surprising chapter in the otherwise formal history of the property.