GPS: Haraldstrasse, 45133 Essen
Leave the motorway A52 at exit 27 ‘Essen-Haarzopf’ or 28 ‘Essen-Rüttenscheid’, then follow signs for ‘Villa Hügel’.
Coaches can only enter the park of Villa Hügel via the entrance Haraldstraße.
Ample parking spaces and two marked parking spaces for visitors with disability cards are available on the Villa Hügel grounds.
Closure of Gate 3 (Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße) for car traffic on 29 August, 30 August and 6 September.
Take the S-Bahn S6, which runs between Essen Main Station and Köln Main Station, to the ‘Essen-Hügel’ stop, then follow the signs on the footpath.
(approx. 300 m walk)
Note: Please be aware that the rail stop is not disabled accessible.
Please check your rail connection before travelling.
Further information: www.bahn.de
Take the Essen tram line 107 or 108 to ‘Frankenstraße’ and from there bus line 194 to the ‘Zur Villa Hügel’ stop.
(approx. 1,500 m walk)
More information: vrr.de
Gate 2 (Hügelweg) - NO ENTRANCE/EXIT (cars and pedestrians)
Gate 3 (Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße) - authorised for cars, cyclists and pedestrians; to S-Bahn line 6
Gate 4 (Haraldstraße) - authorised for coaches, cars, cyclists and pedestrians; to the bus stop ‘Zur Villa Hügel’ on line 194