Küchengarten-Pavillon

The Küchengarten-Pavillon sits at an elevated location within the Lindener Berg cemetery grounds and displays baroque architectural features with a distinctive observation room. The two-story building now serves as an exhibition space showing documents and artifacts about the area's industrial development.

The pavilion was constructed between 1741 and 1750 by royal court architect Johann Paul Heumann as part of a renovation of the royal kitchen garden area. After World War I, it served as a memorial site for fallen soldiers until 1967, when it was formally protected as a heritage monument.

The building began as a garden structure for the royal kitchen gardens and transformed its role several times over the centuries. Today visitors can trace these changes through the artifacts and documents displayed inside.

The building sits within the cemetery grounds and is most easily reached by following the main pathways that ascend through the site. Visitors should note that access may vary depending on weather conditions and the season, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

From 1977 to 1998, sculptor Hans-Jürgen Zimmermann used the restored building as his working studio and art workshop. This artistic occupation created an unexpected link between the baroque monument and the city's contemporary art world.

Location: Linden-Limmer

Part of: Architectural monuments group City Cemetery Am Lindener Berge 44

GPS coordinates: 52.36275,9.70335

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13