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culture and nature along the Elbe river

One step out the door and a world full of possibilities unfolds. Dresden's glorious old town with all its world famous sights? Culture overload in the Saxony State Art Collections? Day trip along the Elbe river, down to medieval Meissen or up to the bizarre mountains of Saxon Switzerland? Saxony is all yours when you start here.

Dresden Altstadt "old town"

The splendid residence of the Saxon electors and kings will enchant you with art, architecture, culture and night life.

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Dresden Neustadt "new town"

Explore alternative culture, night life and international flair in Dresden's most colorful neighborhood.

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Elbe river banks

Our local recreation area - lush nature in the middle of town!

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Elbe bike path

If you are travelling by bike, Dresden is a stop you cannot miss. Sections N and O meet here and run through town along either side of the river.

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art & museums

Raphael’s Sistine Madonna is one of the most famous paintings on display in Dresden, and its angels are the mascots for the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen (State Art Collections). But there are countless more museums and exhibitions waiting for your visit:

  • Gemäldegalerie Alte & Neue Meister
  • Grünes Gewölbe
  • Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon
  • Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
  • Militärhistorisches Museum
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Pillnitz palace & park

Best known for its spectacular gardens and water displays, as well as a huge Camellia tree - over 250 years old!

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change of perspective

Dresden's two funicular railways offer exceptional views across the Blaues Wunder and Dresden.

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Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Called Saxon Switzerland for good reason, the breathtakingly bizarre rock formations in this special part of the Elbe valley are a delight for hikers and climbers.

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White Fleet

Cruise along the Elbe river on an historic steamboat and watch the landscape unroll on both sides.

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Meissen

This town is over 1000 years old and invites you to time travel through its crooked alleys and up the steep ascents to the castle hill.

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Moritzburg

The baroque castle is surrounded by an extensive woodland reserve complete with animals - a favorite destination for families.

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Christmas in Saxony

If you are looking for romantic and traditional, come to Saxony in December.

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