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Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission
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Scenic Bastei Bridge with Boat Tour & Lunch from Dresden
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What to do in Dresden
Popular places to visit
Semper Opera House
Saxony’s state opera house is resplendent with three styles of architecture. Take in a ballet or opera performance in its opulent theater.
Church of Our Lady
Listen to a vocal ensemble, climb to the viewing platform at the top of the dome and learn about the church’s long reconstruction at Dresden’s major Lutheran place of worship.
Zwinger Palace
Wander through sprawling gardens, explore decadent courtyards and see important collections of art at this Baroque masterpiece.
Old Market Square
Winter, spring, summer or fall, you’ll always find something going on in this recently revitalized cultural space in the center of the city.
Dresden Castle
A former Royal Palace located in the historic heart of Dresden is today a major cultural attraction and home to some of Germany’s oldest art collections.
Movie Nights at the Elbe
Get tickets for a show at Movie Nights at the Elbe, a theatre with a story to tell in Dresden. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Dresden Elbe Valley
You can learn about the history of Dresden with a trip to Dresden Elbe Valley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
New Market Square
Dresden’s historic square is host to a traditional Christmas market, alfresco dining and one of the city’s largest churches.
Elbepark Dresden
During your visit to Dresden, you can do some window-shopping at Elbepark Dresden. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Dresden
Altstadt Dresden
On the south side of the Elbe River is Dresden’s historic center, which features art galleries, grandiose churches, picturesque gardens and shopping districts.
Neustadt
Go on a walking tour around Dresden’s preserved 18th-century quarter, which offers an insight into how the city appeared before its 1940s bombardment.
Innere Altstadt
If you're spending time in Innere Altstadt, check out sights like Altmarkt or Old Market Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.
Blasewitz
Learn about innovation in the tech museum, cross the Blue Bridge and admire the impressive façades of the historic villas.
Innere Neustadt
Shopping, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Movie Nights at the Elbe or Dresden Elbe Valley while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.
Loschwitz
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Loschwitz. Blue Wonder Bridge is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mordgrundbruecke Station or Plattleite Station to see more of the city.
