Weigersdorf Manor

The manor house in its present form was built around 1880 by Friedrich Frohberger, a wealthy merchant from Leipzig. He acquired the estate in 1879 and had the old manor house demolished to make way for a new, representative building. The plans for the new building were drawn up by the renowned architect Arwed Roßbach, who also designed the new Gewandhaus in Leipzig.

The manor house is a two-story building with a hipped roof and a central risalit. The facade is decorated with various architectural elements, such as pilasters, cornices, and window pediments. The interior of the house was also lavishly designed, with stucco ceilings, parquet floors, and valuable wall coverings. The manor house was surrounded by a spacious park with old trees, a pond, and various outbuildings.

The history of the estate dates back to the Middle Ages. It was first mentioned in a document in 1659 as a knight's estate. Over the centuries, the estate changed hands several times. Among the most important owners were the families von Gersdorff and von Wiedebach.

• 1659 Knight's estate mentioned in a document
• in possession of the von Gersdorff family, since 1794 the von Wiedebach family
• from 1880 construction of the manor house under Friedrich Frohberger
• 1945 Expropriation of the last owner Büchner and use as a residential building and municipal administration
• in the 1990s renovation and use as municipal administration

After the expropriation of the last owner in 1945, the manor house was used for various purposes. It served as a residential building, a municipal administration, and a school. In the 1990s, the manor house was extensively renovated and has since been used as the seat of the municipal administration. The park is open to the public and is a popular place for recreation.

Special Features

The manor house is a listed building and is considered an important example of late 19th-century architecture. The park is also a listed monument and is characterized by its old trees and diverse flora. Regular events such as concerts and exhibitions take place in the manor house and park.