Die Villa Hügel

The "Hügel 1" property in the Bredeney district of Essen is registered in the land register of the city of Essen as a detached house. However, with its 269 rooms and 8,100 m² of living and usable space, beautifully situated in a large park overlooking Lake Baldeney, the villa is much more than just a business residence - it is a symbol of Germany's industrialisation. Villa Hügel - built between 1870 and 1873 by Alfred Krupp - was also intended to provide a suitably dignified setting for representations, receptions and festivities; emperors and kings, entrepreneurs from all over the world, politicians and heads of government from many nations were guests here. The book describes the history of the house from 1870 to the present day.