Villa Meister

Villa Meister is a Neo-Baroque residential building in Sindlingen built between 1903 and 1904, positioned on elevated ground overlooking the Main River. The mansion includes distinctive gardens, an orangery building, and displays the typical architecture of wealthy villas from the early 1900s.

Herbert von Meister commissioned architect Franz von Hoven to build this mansion, replacing an earlier manor on the same site. After 1980 the building was converted into a rehabilitation clinic following its use as the Institute for Applied Geodesy.

The name derives from the Meister family who commissioned and shaped the estate. Today the remaining gardens and orangery building remind visitors of how this villa served as a private retreat for wealthy Frankfurt residents.

The villa sits on elevated ground with views toward the Main River and is best accessed from the nearby street. Visitors should be aware that portions of the grounds may be restricted or privatized, so checking current access before your visit is advisable.

During World War II Elisabeth von Meister ran a horticultural operation in the villa's park, supplying flowers and vegetables to local people. This wartime effort shows how private estates became resources for the surrounding community during difficult times.