Villa Hügel

  • Villa Hügel

    Address:
    Hügel 15, Essen-Stadtbezirke IX, Germany .

    Villa Hügel was built in 1873 by Alfred Krupp and is now a cultural monument with 269 rooms covering 8,100 m². Visitors can explore not only the magnificent rooms, but also the Krupp archive and changing special exhibitions. The estate is surrounded by extensive grounds leading directly to Lake Baldeney – a highlight for culture and nature lovers alike.

    Distance & directions from our apartments 

    Our apartments in the centre of Essen are only about 5 km from Villa Hügel.

    By car: approx. 15 minutes' drive

    By S-Bahn: from Essen Central Station (700 m from the apartment) directly to the ‘Essen-Hügel’ stop. Journey time: approx. 10 minutes

    On foot to Lake Baldeney: from Villa Hügel, walking opportunities with lake views

    Our modern 16 one-room and 2 two-room apartments offer:

    Central location in Essen city centre (400 m to Kennedyplatz, 700 m to the main railway station)

    Lift access to all floors

    Fully equipped kitchens & modern bathrooms

    Free laundry service with 6 washing machines & 6 dryers

    Flexible stays for short- or long-term guests

    Discover Villa Hügel & the surrounding area (H2)

    Combine your visit to Villa Hügel with other highlights in Essen:

    Grugapark – Essen's green oasis

    Museum Folkwang – world-famous art collection

    Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Baldeneysee – local recreation and water sports