Category
Wilhelminian & Art Nouveau in Chemnitz
The Kaßberg, magnificent façades & the Villa Esche
The industrial wealth around 1900 left Chemnitz an architectural heritage that is second to none. The Kaßberg is considered one of the largest contiguous Wilhelminian and Art Nouveau quarters in Germany. Street after street, townhouses line up with richly decorated façades, bay windows, stucco and wrought-iron balconies that make the former wealth of the manufacturing city visible.
The artistic peak of the era is the Villa Esche, which Henry van de Velde designed as a total work of art from the building to the interior. Around the Kapellenberg and in other quarters, splendid villas and stately buildings from the same period can be found.
This category is an invitation to everyone who loves architecture. A walk across the Kaßberg with your gaze turned upward to the façade details is one of the most beautiful and quiet discoveries that Chemnitz has to offer.
Attractions
Kapellenberg
Villa Esche (Henry van de Velde Museum)
Designed by Henry van de Velde, the home of textile manufacturer Herbert Esche is considered a total work of Art Nouveau and today houses the Henry van de Velde Museum.
from 6 EUR
Kaßberg
Kaßberg
The Kaßberg is considered one of the largest contiguous Wilhelminian and Art Nouveau quarters in Germany and delights with magnificent façades, cafés and lively urban life.
Free entry
Restaurants
City Center
Janssen Restaurant
An upscale restaurant in a former stocking mill on the bank of the Chemnitz river, with a bright terrace and international cuisine.
Kapellenberg
Restaurant Villa Esche
Fine, seasonal cuisine in the former coach house of Henry van de Velde's Art Nouveau villa on the Kapellenberg.