Villa Hügel, located above Lake Baldeney, is the former home of the industrialist Krupp family. It was built between 1870 and 1873 on behalf of Alfred Krupp, embedded in a 28-hectare park. With 269 rooms, the impressive, castle-like villa is the largest single-family home in the country. Today it serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions.

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Mike 🇪🇺

March 18, 2018

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An absolute tip. You should have been here and informed about the local history. A really great exhibition. The highlight actually begins with the approach if you still think about whether you are right here at the entrance or have to look for another entrance. You pay at the entrance and then drive through the park to the villa.

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JR56

December 12, 2019

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The Villa Hügel, beautifully situated on the Ruhr Heights above Lake Baldeney, was planned by the industrial pioneer Alfred Krupp himself and was built between 1870 and 1873. In addition …

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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