Villa Seraphinum Hotel and nearby sports venues in Dresden, Germany

The villa was originally constructed 200 years ago for the countess Niesiolowska Barziwill, a direct descendant of Frederick Augustus I, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. The left wing accommodated the servants’ quarters and utility rooms, while the right wing contained the living areas and bed chambers of the countess. Both of the hotel’s buildings were fully renovated and converted to a hotel during the period January 2000 - May 2003. The two areas have been connected via a 4-metre high, richly ornate access balcony – the only structure of its kind in Dresden. The park-like estate is still home to the ancient tree population (including some rare tree species) which once bore witness to the villa’s noble inhabitants. In the past, the property featured greenhouses, a pheasant house and exclusive flora. We aim to recreate the former splendour of the estate piece by piece, and to make it available to our guests.