Events
Villa Novalis
Villa Novalis is a cultural and event venue in Hirschberg. Please check current dates and access before visiting.
WinkelglückHirschberg an der Saale

About us · the story behind Winkelglück
In Hirschberg’s old town, close to the Saale, vulnerable historic buildings are intended to become a lived-in place once again – carefully restored and open to guests.
Private restoration and hospitality project · in developmentThe ensemble does not stand alone. Lanes, hillside location, river, leather industry and former border explain why Hirschberg looks the way it does. That is why 17 tours connect the house with the region.
Our corner
A narrow strip of old town lies between the castle rock and the river. Lanes and old houses gather here – with Winkelglück right among them.
Only around thirty to fifty metres separate the house from the Saale. After about fifty metres, Hag Nature Park begins at the suspension bridge. Wenzel Cave and the gondola station are close by. According to legend, King Wenzel found shelter in a cave on the Saale; in 1479, King Vladislaus of Bohemia reaffirmed the town’s historic privileges. History and legend are as close here as rock and river.

Events
Villa Novalis is a cultural and event venue in Hirschberg. Please check current dates and access before visiting.
Mobility
A charging point for electric vehicles in town. Please check current availability and charging conditions.

Culture & history
The Kulturhaus is a distinctive example of early GDR modernism in Hirschberg. Today it hosts cultural activities and events.
Mobility
Parking near the Kulturhaus. Please observe local signs and current conditions of use.
Culture & history
A historic place of remembrance in Hirschberg. Please visit with consideration appropriate to the site.
Culture & history
The bridge over the Saale recalls the former inner-German border. Today it links the town with the Green Belt landscape.
Culture & history
The museum recalls Hirschberg's history as a leather town. Please check current opening and access information.
Food & drink
A small café in Saalgasse with a creative focus. Please check current opening hours before visiting.
Nature & landscape
A playground in town for a short family break. Please observe the information displayed on site.
Food & drink
A restaurant in central Hirschberg. Please check opening hours and reservation options in advance.

Culture & history
The Baroque building forms a distinctive high point above the Saale. Exterior stop only; please respect private property.

Culture & history
A Neoclassical town church with older foundations and rubble stonework. Access and opening hours may vary.
Shopping & essentials
A local shop for everyday essentials. Please check current opening hours before visiting.
Mobility
A public starting and orientation point near Winkelglück. Please observe local signs and conditions of use.
Culture & history
The historic house is the base for the three holiday apartments. Their shared guest launch is planned for 2027.
Nature & landscape
A planned flower habitat by the house with refuges for biodiversity. The area is still at the planning stage.
View the flower habitat →Nature & landscape
A bench by the Saale for a short pause beside the water. Please treat the riverbank and nature with care.
Culture & history
The stag monument is a distinctive landmark in town. It fits naturally into a walk through Hirschberg.
Mobility
Parking near the bank of the Saale. Please observe local signs and current conditions of use.
Nature & landscape
The narrow footbridge makes the steep Saale slope tangible. Take particular care in wet conditions.
Mobility
A nearby destination on the Saale beside the footbridge and Wenzel Cave. Operation and events are seasonal and should be checked.
Nature & landscape
The angling club's grounds are beside the Saale. Please check events and access in advance.

Why Winkelglück?
Hilmar · your host – wishes you wonderful days between rock and river.
Sheltered in the corner. Open to Thuringia.
Contact
Do you have a general question about Winkelglück or would you like to learn more about the project? Write to us. For a specific stay enquiry, please use “Send a non-binding enquiry”. This contact form does not make a reservation or booking.

A brief note
This website is still taking shape – just like the holiday apartments in Hirschberg an der Saale.