Villa Hügel
This residence resembling a castle is not only a symbol of the wealth of the industrial Krupp family but also of the economic significance of Essen during the industrial era. Alfred Krupp had the villa, which was recorded in the land estate register as a single-family home with 220 rooms, constructed from 1868 to 1872 according to his own plans in a 75 hectare large park area. The Villa Hügel is equipped with valuable goblins, costly Italian waffle-slab ceilings and an impressive library. Today chamber music concerts and high calibre international art exhibitions are regularly held here (Breughel, St. Petersburg, Flemish Still life). 2006 focuses on Tibet and its unknown monastery treasures. The historical Krupp collection and the exhibition Krupp Today are to be seen in the guest rooms.
Hügel 15, 45133 Essen-Bredeneyphone +49 / (0) 201 / 61 62 90
www.villahuegel.de
opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 10.00 am—6.00 pm, Hügelpark daily 8.00 am - 8.00 pm