Spa Rathen consists of two parts, Ober- and NiederRathen, located on both sides of the river Elbe. They are connected by a ferry which only carries passengers and bicycles. Cars have to make a half hour detour to get on the other side of the Elbe.

To get to Villa Richter you have to start from NiederRathen. Most sat navs however, will direct you to the wrong side of the Elbe or you will end up on a cycle path.  To avoid this the best thing to do is to enter the neighbouring village of Walterdorf as your destination or the full Villa Richter address.

In Waltersdorf you should take the Rathener Straße (designated as a cul-de-sac). After 900 meter you will get to a public pay car park at the edge of a forest. As a guest of Villa Richter's you can drive through and ignore the no entry sign. Down in the village, near the city hall and the fire brigade station there is a car park for visitors. (cars are not allowed in the village). When booking an apartment you can ask for a parking permit. With your payment confirmation you will receive the personalized tourist cards and the parking permit linked to your license plate. Please place the car park ticket inside the front windshield.