Villa Wach

Villa Wach is a two-story manor house with thirteen window axes located along Augustusweg in Radebeul. The building sits on expansive grounds and now serves as a children's welfare center managed by Kinderarche Sachsen.

The building was first documented in 1672 as a mountain pleasure house and passed through various owners over the centuries. Katharina Wach acquired it in 1912, marking a significant shift in the estate's later history.

The estate has ties to composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy through family connections, as Felix Wach married Katharina, daughter of banker Ernst von Mendelsohn-Bartholdy. These family relationships continue to shape how the place is understood and remembered in the region today.

The estate is located in Oberlößnitz and can be reached via Augustusweg, though access may vary depending on current operations. A steep mountain path within the park leads up to Ravensberg, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

The grounds are surrounded by a park with sandstone sculptures from the late 18th century scattered throughout the landscape. These artistic elements add an unexpected cultural layer that many visitors overlook when exploring the estate.

Location: Radebeul

GPS coordinates: 51.10960,13.67970

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24