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.
Gentlemen’s Room (Ground Floor)
| Number of guests | The ‘Herrenzimmer’ wedding venue can accommodate up to 30 guests. If the wing is also booked, the number is reduced to a maximum of 22 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative fees, there are additional costs for venue hire starting 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 adjacent streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | The venue is wheelchair accessible. |
| Further information | Access to the gentlemen’s room is via the villa’s central hall. For the ‘exit’, access to the south-east terrace is available. The hall staircase may also be used for the bride’s or the bride and groom’s entrance. Musical accompaniment on the grand piano is available. |
Ladies’ Salon/Hall (Ground Floor)
Ladies' lounge/hall (ground floor)
| Wedding dates | The Ladies’ Salon can only be hired when the museum is closed (Mon–Wed). |
| Number of guests | The ‘Damensalon/Halle’ wedding venue can accommodate a maximum of 50–70 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative fees, there are additional costs for venue hire starting 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 adjacent streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | The venue is wheelchair accessible. |
| Further information | Musical accompaniment on a Blüthner grand piano (Leipzig, 1903) can be arranged. |
Parkblick Salon (1st floor)
Salon Parkblick (1st floor)
Number of guests
| The ‘Parkblick’ lounge can accommodate up to 30 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative fees, there are additional costs for the venue hire starting from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, the number of guests and the services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the adjacent streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | The venue is wheelchair accessible. |
| Further information | The Salon Parkblick can be reached via the hall of Villa Esche and up the grand staircase. Sound equipment is available for playing music (USB stick). |
Salon Stadtblick (2nd floor)
City view lounge (2nd floor)
| Number of guests | The “Salon Stadtblick” wedding venue can accommodate a maximum of 25 guests. |
| Costs | In addition to the administrative fees, there are additional costs for the venue hire starting from 375 euros (depending on the day of the week, the number of guests and the services booked). |
| Parking | You will find free parking on the premises or on the adjacent streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | The venue is wheelchair accessible. |
| Further information | The Salon Stadtblick is surrounded by a small exhibition dedicated to the Esche company and family. True to its name, it offers a view of Chemnitz during the wedding ceremony. Sound equipment is available for playing music (from a USB stick). |
Wedding hall beneath the glass dome (top floor)
Wedding hall under the glass dome (DG)
| Wedding dates | The wedding hall is only available for wedding ceremonies during the Saxon summer holidays. |
| Number of guests | The ‘Dachgeschoss’ wedding hall can accommodate a maximum of 120 guests. |
| Cost | In addition to the administrative fees, there are additional costs for venue hire starting 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 adjacent streets (Parkstraße, R.-Wagner-Straße). |
| Access | The venue is not wheelchair accessible. |
| Further information | The wedding hall is generally only available in July/August. Air conditioning and shading are provided. Access to the wedding hall is via the new stairwell, down a winding staircase with 18 steps. Sound equipment is available for playing music (USB stick). |
Wedding dates 2026
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:
July 2026
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 11 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Friday, 24 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
August 2026
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 8 August | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Friday, 21 August | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
September 2026
| date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 04.09. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 12.09. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 19.09. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
October 2026
| date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 02.10. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Friday, 16.10. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
| Friday, 30.10. | 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. |
Wedding dates for 2027
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:
April 2027
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 9 April | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Saturday, 10 April | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Friday, 30 April | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
May 2027
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 28 May | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Saturday 29 May | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
June 2027
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 18 June | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Saturday, 19 June | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
July 2027
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 2 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Friday, 16 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Saturday, 17 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Friday, 30 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |
| Saturday, 31 July | 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm |