Arnhold family celebrates return: New meeting center in Dresden!

Arnhold family celebrates return: New meeting center in Dresden!

Next week, Dresden will be dominated by the Arnhold family, who will return from September 18th to 21st, 2025. Over 80 relatives from all over the world will come together to take part in this special event, which will focus on the opening of the “Haus der Brücke”. This grand opening is scheduled for September 21, 2025 at 3:30 p.m dresden.de reported.

The “Haus der Brücke”, located at Rähnitzgasse 8, was converted into an intercultural meeting center thanks to a generous donation from the Arnhold family. More than 100 migrant organizations will find space here to promote their community work. The center offers offices and workstations for up to eleven clubs and common rooms, which are also available to other groups. The Arnhold family has already strengthened ties to the city of Dresden through their commitment in the past and will continue to think about the community in the future.

An important return

The Arnholds' return is no ordinary homecoming. After the persecution of Jews during the National Socialist era, the family was forced to leave their homeland. However, until this dramatic turnaround, they were one of the five largest private banks in Germany and made a significant contribution to the city's development. Henry H. Arnhold, who lived from 1921 to 2018, was particularly active in the reconstruction of Dresden after reunification and was intensively involved in cultural and scientific projects.

The ceremony on the occasion of Henry Arnhold's 100th birthday in the Kulturpalast Dresden, which was attended by 500 invited guests and 46 family members from all over the world, is seen as an important example of the family's new beginning in Dresden. The prominent guests included personalities from politics, diplomacy, business and science, who recognized the Arnholds' tireless commitment. Welt.de highlights how Mayor Dirk Hilbert (FDP) underlined the family's leitmotif: “Commitment to giving something back to the community”.

Social projects as a legacy

The Arnholds have not only built bridges between individuals, but also between cultures and political systems. The projects supported by Henry H. Arnhold include notable initiatives such as support for the Frauenkirche and the New Synagogue. These buildings symbolize the destruction and subsequent reconstruction of Dresden. In addition, the “Esther Arnhold Seligmann Scholarship” was launched at the Palucca University to support young talent in dance.

With the reopening of the Georg-Arnhold-Bad, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, the Arnholds' commitment to the city will continue to be visible. Visitors to the city can look forward to a variety of cultural and social events that bear the Arnhold name and bring the community together.

In summary, the story of the Arnhold family documents an impressive journey of reconciliation and commitment that radiates not only in Dresden, but also far beyond the city limits. Their legacy lives on in the projects they initiated and supported – a bridge to the future for generations to come.