Live in history

Step into a world where time slows down and every detail tells a story. Villa Regenhart was built in 1898 by industrialist Ernst Regenhart as a private residence for his family — a symbol of success, elegance, and devotion. Together with his wife Louisa, he created not just a home, but a refined sanctuary set against the peaceful backdrop of the Jeseníky foothills.

Their story is one of ambition and partnership: from a modest textile trade, the Regenhart family helped build a flourishing enterprise that reached even the imperial court, while maintaining a deep connection to the region they chose as their home. The villa itself became a reflection of their shared vision — romantic, sophisticated, and designed for a life of beauty and comfort.

Today, carefully restored to preserve its Neo-Baroque charm, the villa invites you to experience this legacy firsthand. Original architectural details, antique-inspired interiors, and a quiet, noble atmosphere create a sense of intimacy that modern hotels rarely offer. It’s more than a stay — it’s a return to an era where elegance, love, and craftsmanship shaped everyday life.

The town of Jeseník (Freiwaldau) gained popularity in the 19th century not only thanks to the healing methods of Vincenz Priessnitz, practiced at the local spa, but also thanks to the textile industry associated with the Regenhart & Raymann company.

The Regenhart Family of Weavers

The name Regenhart is closely associated with textile production. Its beginnings date back to 1774, when Johann Jacob Regenhart began trading in spices and linen cloth in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna. At the same time, he began cooperating with linen weavers in Jeseník. In 1799, the Jeseník gingerbread maker Josef Raymann decided to establish a linen cloth business. Later, Adolf Raymann met the brothers Jacob and Alois Regenhart in Vienna, and they decided to cooperate.

Raymann founded the company Raymann & Co. in Jeseník and took responsibility for the production of linen tablecloths and napkins. The Regenhart brothers founded Gebrüder Regenhart & Co., which traded in Jeseník textiles in Vienna. At that time, all goods were transported by horse-drawn carriages, and the journey from Jeseník to Vienna took 8–10 days in summer and even longer in winter, depending on the weather.

The Imperial Court and International Renown

In 1845, the company obtained authorization to supply linen goods to the Imperial Court. In the same year, Archduke Franz Karl of Austria, father of the future Emperor Franz Joseph I, stayed with the Raymann family in Jeseník. The Emperor himself was welcomed by the Raymann family in Jeseník in 1860. At that time, the Bavarian King Maximilian II was staying at the local spa.

In 1871, Ernst Regenhart took over the management of the Vienna-based Regenhart & Co. The company gained an excellent reputation abroad as well, as demonstrated by its successful participation in the World's Fair in Philadelphia in 1876. Thirteen years later, its management passed entirely into the hands of the Regenhart family. By the end of the 19th century, the Jeseník company had become the largest producer of linen cloth in all of Silesia.

The company took good care of its 2,500 employees, establishing a health insurance fund and pension insurance that provided benefits in cases of illness, old age, or disability. The company supplied the Imperial Court with fine damask products, each decorated with the coat of arms of the respective aristocratic family. One such rare damask tablecloth was presented to the current owners of the Regenhart Villa by descendants of the Regenhart family on the occasion of the ceremonial opening of the new Villa Regenhart.

An Architectural Treasure in the Heart of Jeseník

The history of Villa Regenhart itself began in 1898. Ernst Regenhart and his wife Louisa commissioned the local builder Alexander Nitsche to construct a magnificent residence at the foot of Zlatý Chlum, based on a design by the Viennese architects Karl and Julius Mayreder. Construction was completed in 1899, and a garden house was added the following year. Both buildings were constructed in the Neo-Baroque style.

The ground floor of the main building, known as the Bergvilla, contained salons and service rooms, while the upper floor housed bedrooms, guest rooms, and bathrooms. In the building's asymmetrical façade, the architects combined elements of Central European Baroque and Rococo. The monumental interior wooden staircase, coffered ceilings, doors, and other wooden elements were inspired by Northern European Neo-Renaissance, combined with floral Art Nouveau details.

Nursery of the Moravolen Group – from 1945

Following nationalization in the mid-20th century, the villa became the property of the Moravolen group and was converted into a nursery. Its original residential function was thus replaced by public use for several decades.

Headquarters of the General Health Insurance Company – after 1989

Following the events of 1989, the villa was purchased by the General Health Insurance Company (Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna). The building subsequently underwent renovation and was used as office and administrative premises.

Return to Private Ownership – 2012

In 2012, the villa was purchased by its current owners with the aim of restoring its original beauty and creating a hotel. They embarked on an extensive and thorough renovation that respected the building's historic character and architectural heritage.

Villa Regenhart Hotel Opens – 2016

The hotel renovation was completed in May 2016. Through a sensitive restoration, the Neo-Baroque villa was brought back to its former glory. Its essential Neo-Baroque, Neo-Renaissance, and Art Nouveau features were preserved and complemented by antique furniture in the public areas.

Villa Regenhart Today

Since its opening in 2016, Villa Regenhart has gradually developed into a boutique hotel that combines the historic character of the Neo-Baroque villa with modern comfort. Today, it offers accommodation, a restaurant, a wellness centre, a swimming pool, a sauna world, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a wide range of spa services. Villa Regenhart thus continues its long history as an important landmark of Jeseník while once again serving as a place for relaxation, social gatherings, and guest stays.