**** · Klaffenbach

Wasserschloss Klaffenbach Castle Hotel

The castle hotel in Klaffenbach Moated Castle lies on the southern edge of Chemnitz, where the city gives way to the gentle heights of the foothills of the Erzgebirge. The moat-encircled Renaissance castle was built in 1616 on behalf of Dietrich von Taube and, with its striking tower, inner courtyard and outbuildings, forms an atmospheric monument of supra-regional rank. In the historic courtyard, arts and crafts, galleries and workshops are housed today, lending the place a special flair.

The four-star house has 49 individually designed rooms, including two wedding suites, and combines the charm of the old walls with modern comfort. The restaurant under historic vaults, a wine house with a fireplace and the rustic Torwache tavern spoil guests with regional and seasonal cuisine, and the rich castle breakfast buffet is included in the overnight price. Right next to the castle, an 18-hole golf course invites you to play.

The quiet location in the green makes the castle hotel a popular destination for those seeking relaxation, golfers, couples and wedding parties. A riding stable, the castle park and shady walking paths lie right outside the door, and yet the center of Chemnitz with its museums and stages is reachable in a good twenty minutes by car. A first-class address for anyone seeking a historic ambiance and proximity to nature.