Villa Salve Hospes

Villa Salve Hospes is a two-story neoclassical residence in Braunschweig featuring Ionic columns and a double-flight staircase. The main building and its adjoining Remise structure together provide exhibition spaces with decorative stucco work throughout.

The villa was built between 1805 and 1808 by architect Peter Joseph Krahe for merchant Dietrich Wilhelm Krause. The city acquired it in 1927 and has used it for cultural purposes since then.

Since 1946, the Villa Salve Hospes has operated as the main exhibition venue for Kunstverein Braunschweig, presenting international contemporary art exhibitions.

The two-story building offers different areas to explore and view exhibitions throughout its spaces. Visitors should allow time to see both the main villa and the adjoining Remise building, as both parts work together to create the full experience.

Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen visited the villa in 1831 and noted its gardens filled with fruit trees and flowers. This historical connection shows that the building was already significant enough in the early 1800s to catch the attention of one of Europe's most celebrated authors.