Attraction · Bonn · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn

Villa Hammerschmidt is an attraction in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This place has a story in the app. 13 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 900 m you'll find a bench, a bike pump, a public toilet and a water point.

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You're standing at the Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn, nicknamed the White House of Bonn. There's a good reason for that. From 1950 to 1994 this was where the German head of state lived and worked. For decades the villa stood as a symbol of West Germany and of Bonn as its capital. Glance up at the flagpole. If the president's standard is flying, the president is in town right now.

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Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn: home of the German president

Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn is a large villa that served as the German president's second official residence. Until 1994, the head of state lived and worked here. For many years, the villa was a symbol of Bonn as the capital. If the president's flag is flying from the flagpole, he is in Bonn at that moment. You will find the villa at Adenauerallee 135, in the city's old government quarter. Nearby are the Kanzler-Teehaus (111 metres), the Kanzlerbungalow (119 metres) and Palais Schaumburg (263 metres).

Villa Hammerschmidt's history

In 1860, industrialist Albrecht Troost had a villa built here on the riverbank. The building is also dated 1863. Bonn was then praised for its mild climate, and so many wealthy industrialists settled here that it was also known as the city of millionaires. In 1868, Leopold Koenig bought the house. The sugar king had grown rich abroad, and he had the villa substantially renovated. Little has changed since. His son Alexander grew up here as a child. In 1899, wholesaler Rudolf Hammerschmidt moved into the house, and his name has stuck. After 1928, the house was divided into rented flats. The villa came through the war undamaged, after which the British turned it into an office. In 1950, the young state bought the property, and in December that year the first president, Theodor Heuss, moved in.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches near Villa Hammerschmidt are plentiful. The closest bench is 104 metres away on Wilhelm-Spiritus-Ufer, and there are 44 benches within 500 metres. You will find a bike pump 224 metres away on Adenauerallee, which is the only bike pump within 500 metres. A public toilet is a bit further away. The nearest one is 606 metres away on Willy-Brandt-Allee. It is free to use and wheelchair accessible. If you are looking for drinking water near Villa Hammerschmidt, you will need to walk a little further. The nearest water point is 903 metres away at Reuterpark and is wheelchair accessible. There are no public toilets and no water points within 500 metres, so bring your own water.

Walking and more to see nearby

Around Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn, you don't have to walk far to see more. Other attractions are nearby, so it is easy to make a short walk of it. The Kanzler-Teehaus is the closest, at 111 metres. After that you reach the Kanzlerbungalow, which is 119 metres away. Palais Schaumburg is the furthest, at 263 metres. You are walking through the old government district, so everything is close together. This way you can see a few places on a small loop and return to where you started. Along the way, you can make use of the benches that stand in the area.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 13 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn?

Villa Hammerschmidt is located at Adenauerallee 135, 53113 in Bonn. It is an attraction in the former government district on the riverbank.

Who lived in Villa Hammerschmidt?

From 1950 to 1994, the head of state lived and worked here, beginning with the first president, Theodor Heuss. Since 1994, Bellevue has been the first official residence and Villa Hammerschmidt the second.

What architectural style is Villa Hammerschmidt built in?

Villa Hammerschmidt is built in the neoclassical style. The industrialist Albrecht Troost had the villa built in 1860 as a luxury residence on the riverbank.

Where can I find benches near Villa Hammerschmidt?

The nearest bench is 104 metres away, at Wilhelm-Spiritus-Ufer. There are 44 benches within 500 metres.

Is there a public toilet near Villa Hammerschmidt?

No, there is no public toilet within 500 metres of Villa Hammerschmidt. The nearest one is 606 metres away, at Willy-Brandt-Allee, and it is free and wheelchair accessible.

Where can I get drinking water near Villa Hammerschmidt?

The nearest water tap is 903 metres away, at Reuterpark, and it is wheelchair accessible. There is no water tap within 500 metres of Villa Hammerschmidt.