Getting married at Villa Esche
Villa Esche was built by the Belgian architect and designer "Henry van de Velde" in 1902/1903 and extended in 1911.
Situated in the Chemnitz district of "Kappellenberg", the villa and the park-like garden are a total work of art in the Art Nouveau style and one of Chemnitz's architectural jewels.
Marriage ceremonies take place at 10.00 am, 11.30 am and 1.00 pm.
Address:
Parkstraße 58
09120 Chemnitz
Various rooms are available for the wedding ceremony. The rooms can be arranged with the staff at Villa Esche. All wedding rooms can be furnished by individual arrangement with the couple, and individual decoration is also possible.
Gents (ground floor)
Number of guests | The "Herrenzimmer" wedding hall can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests. If the wing is also booked, the maximum number of guests is reduced to 22. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative costs, there are additional costs for the room hire from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, number of guests and services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the neighbouring streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | Access is barrier-free. |
| Additional information | Access to the Herrenzimmer is from the central hall of the villa. Access to the south-east terrace is possible for the "march out". The hall staircase can also be used for the bride's or bridal couple's entrance. Musical accompaniment on the grand piano is possible. |
Ladies' lounge/hall (ground floor)
Wedding dates | The Ladies' Salon can only be hired when the museum is closed (Mon-May). |
| Number of guests | The wedding hall "Damensalon/Halle" can accommodate a maximum of 50-70 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative costs, there are additional costs for the room hire from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, number of guests and services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the neighbouring streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | Access is barrier-free. |
| Additional information | A musical accompaniment on the grand piano by the Blüthner company (Leipzig, anno 1903) is possible. |
Salon Parkblick (1st floor)
Number of guests | The wedding hall "Damensalon/Halle" can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative costs, there are additional costs for the room hire from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, number of guests and services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the neighbouring streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | Access is barrier-free. |
| Additional information | The Salon Parkblick can be reached via the hall of Villa Esche and the large staircase. The hall staircase can also be used by the bride or bridal couple. Sound equipment is available for playing music (USB stick). |
City view lounge (2nd floor)
Number of guests | The wedding hall "Damensalon/Halle" can accommodate a maximum of 25 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative costs, there are additional costs for the room hire from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, number of guests and services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the neighbouring streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | Access is barrier-free. |
| Additional information | The Salon Stadtblick is surrounded by a cabinet exhibition on the Esche company and family. True to its name, you have a view of Chemnitz during the wedding ceremony. Sound equipment is available for playing music (USB stick). |
Wedding hall under the glass dome (DG)
Wedding dates | The wedding hall is only available for weddings during the Saxon summer holidays. |
| Number of guests | The wedding hall "Damensalon/Halle" can accommodate a maximum of 120 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative costs, there are additional costs for the room hire from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, number of guests and services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the neighbouring streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | Access is not barrier-free. |
| Additional information | The wedding hall is usually only available in July/August. Air conditioning and shading are available. Access to the wedding hall is from the new staircase via the winding staircase with 18 steps. Sound equipment is available for playing music (USB stick). |
Wedding dates 2025
Marriages during the week can be arranged individually with the registry office.
Marriages are not possible on Sundays, public holidays, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
The registry office also offers appointments outside office hours on certain Fridays and Saturdays from April to October:
May 2025
| date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 02.05. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 03.05. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Friday, 23.05. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 24.05. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
June 2025
| date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 06.06. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 21.06. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
July 2025
| date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 04.07. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 12.07. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
August 2025
| date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 22.08. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 23.08. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |