Villa Hügel - the 19th Century Superior Mansion of Alfred Krupp

Where the German Kaiser had his own appartement, when he visited the Lord of the Steel Mills, Alfred Krupp in the Villa Hügel. One of the most impressive houses in Europe. A manifesto of power and elegance. In the Villa we find an exhibition about the rise of the company and with it the family Krupp to the leading power of industrialization of Germany in the 19th century. Within a beautiful forest and garden environment above the Lake of Baldeney, the visit gives an immediate access to the emotional and intellectual state of mind of the new aristocracy of the new German Empire. A heartchamber of historical events. From Kaiser Wilhelm, Alfred Krupp to Berthold Beitz, the manager of Krupp, that saved many people from getting killed in the concentration camps of the Nazis. But also the dark side of the history of Krupp as the supplier of weapons and ammunition to the battlefields of both World Wars. The tour can be customized to the requests of the guests, of course.

Meeting in Cologne. Pick-up of travelers directly from their accommodation - Drive to Villa Hügel in Essen via Germany’s famous Autobahn (50 min) - Explore the impressive surroundings of Villa Hügel, including the park, gardens, and the historic villa from the outside (30 min) - Visit Villa Hügel and explore both exhibitions, discovering the fascinating history of the Krupp family as well as the history and legacy of their company (60 min) - Drive back to Cologne via the Autobahn (50 min)