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Brandenbusch Settlement

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

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February 21, 2024

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The Brandenbusch settlement, built in cottage style, was built in 1885 as a residential complex for the servants of the nearby Villa Hügel. Up to 600 servants and employees of the Krupp family of industrialists lived here. Today, the settlement houses with their romantic design language are a popular place to live for families.

The Brandenbusch settlement is a side view of the BaldeneySteig.

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December 26, 2022

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From 1885 onwards, the Brandenbusch settlement, north of and in the immediate vicinity of Villa Hügel, was built by Friedrich Alfred Krupp according to the plans of Samuel Marx, architect …

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May 30, 2026

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Between trees and well-kept properties, there are mainly spacious houses and villas 🏡 here, which give the area an almost park-like character. The streets are quiet, often lined with old trees, and appear pleasantly secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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