Are you arriving by car?
Leave the motorway A52 at exit 27 ‘Essen-Haarzopf’ or 28 ‘Essen-Rüttenscheid’, then follow signs for ‘Villa Hügel’. GPS: Haraldstrasse, 45133 Essen

Ample parking spaces and two marked parking spaces for visitors with disability cards are available on the Villa Hügel grounds.

Are you arriving by train?
Take the S-Bahn S6, which runs between Essen Main Station and Köln-Worringen, to the ‘Essen-Hügel’ stop, then follow the signs on the footpath. (approx. 300 m) Note: Please be aware that the rail stop is not disabled accessible. Further information: www.bahn.de

Are you arriving by public transport?
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)
Further information: vrr.de

Food and drink may not be consumed inside the buildings.

We appreciate your understanding that dogs and other pets are not allowed on the grounds of the Villa Hügel, including inside cars. Excepted from this rule are service dogs accompanying their owners (for example seeing-eye dogs).

A personal souvenir photo with a Villa Hügel backdrop? Naturally, photographs are permitted inside the buildings and on the grounds – but only for private use. Flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted. Use of photos in publications, on the internet, or on social media is not permitted.

Professional film and photo shoots and the use of a drone are not permitted.

There is no food service available on the Villa Hügel grounds. However, there are various restaurants and cafés located near Lake Baldeney.

All prices are plus price of admission