Villa Berg was commissioned by Crown Prince Karl in the mid-19th century and built by Christian Friedrich von Leins. Leins was one of the first German architects to be inspired by Italian Renaissance buildings for his own designs. As a result, Villa Berg became one of the first neo-Renaissance buildings in Germany.
Each side of the almost cube-shaped building is articulated by pillars, columns and loggias and magnificently decorated with reliefs. The park was created in connection with the building. Once, the villa was surrounded by a French-style garden, which turned into an English park landscape.
The cascade fountain on the south side of the villa dates back to 1965, when it was built to cover the newly built underground parking garage. The water poured over several levels into a large rectangular basin.
Anyone visiting Villa Berg and its parkland today will find peace from the urban hustle and bustle under the old trees. Many a stroller gets lost in the countless details while looking at the magnificent facade and forgets the time.
Those looking for even more greenery and tranquility: Villa Berg Park is part of the "Green U," an extensive green strip that connects Stuttgart's city center with the Höhenpark Killesberg.
