Schloss Helmsdorf, Manor house in Stolpen, Germany
Schloss Helmsdorf is a two-story manor in Stolpen distinguished by a round staircase tower and a terrace overlooking manicured gardens. The grounds slope down toward the nearby Wesenitz River.
Banker Charles Friedrich Schmieder purchased the property in 1906 and commissioned architects William Lossow and Max Hans Kühne to undertake major renovations. The work was completed in 1909.
The manor blends Renaissance architecture with early 1900s elements found on Saxon country estates, creating a layered design that visitors can observe throughout the rooms and portal.
The estate currently serves as a venue for cultural events organized by the Horizont association. Holiday apartments are available on site for those wishing to stay overnight.
A baking school was established near the entrance in 1937 and remained active through many different political periods in German history. This tradition shaped daily life at the property.
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