Dresden Vacation & Tourism Guide
photo by Chester & Titus
Dresden, located in a dense river valley, is one of the greenest and warmest cities in Germany. It houses several tourist sites, including The Semper Opera House, several Zwinger Baroque buildings and Dresden castle. Outside of the city, Saxon Switzerland national park is a popular mountaineering and hiking destination, with plenty of opportunities for exploring the nearly 1,000 unclimbed peaks. Adventurer tourists will surely love this natural climbing spot as much as the city itself.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Hotel Prinz Eugen
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 23 reviews from 3 sources
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" The stay is extremely pleasant." — source Expedia
"We only stayed for one night but it was very comfortable and clean." — source Venere
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1. Residenzschloss
... the Saxon royal family, Residenzschloss Palace was built between the 12th-19th centuries and exhibits a magnificent array of different architectural features from the Romantic, Renaissance, Baroque and neo-Renaissance eras.... more
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2. Canalettoblick
... artist named Bernardo Bellotto, also known as Canaletto, was summoned to the Saxon court. The young man's famous uncle, Antonio Canal, had taught him how to produce exact replicas of urban landscapes. Canaletto's status was... more
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3. Kügelgenhaus
... visitors, this former home of the Kügelgen family has now been converted into a museum (part of the Stadtmuseum ) and depicts their life story. A wonderful restaurant is attached, so visitors can explore the museum and... more
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4. Brühlsche Terrasse
... as "Europe's balcony," the Brühlsche Terrasse is a 500m-long and 20-200m wide terrace built on top of the fortifications erected to defend the city in the 16th century. Together with the Albertinum, Art Academy and Sek... more
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5. Theaterplatz
... square, Theaterplatz, is flanked by the world-famous Semper Opera House, the Zwinger, Gallery of the Old Masters, Schinkelwache, Residenzschloss Palace, Hofkirche and the Italienisches Dörfchen restaurant. Each buildin... more
Real Travelers who've been to Theaterplatz
Wanderlust Mugfords in Dresden for the Day said
… world famous cathedral is still only half complete. The Zwinger Place and the Theaterplatz are Dresden's most impressive… continue reading »
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6. Fürstenzug
... famous porcelain mural on the exterior of Residenzschloss palace is a feast for the eyes. The frieze is 102 metres long and 7 metres high, making it the largest porcelain picture in the world. It was first painted in 1876,... more
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7. Zwinger
... elector of Saxony (also king of Poland), built this baroque masterpiece, modeled after Versailles, in 1719. Here he staged tournaments and kept dozens of concubines. His physique was called Herculean, his temperament Rabela... more
Real Travelers who've been to Zwinger
Rich & Kara in dresden said
…-inspiring. The Zwinger museums were spectacular! The three Rs were well represented….Ruebens, Rembrant, and Raphael. The New Green Vault… continue reading »
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8. Scheune Dresden
... is located within the city of Dresden and was established in 1994. It is a short drive away from the Semperoper. The Hotel has a restaurant, ... more
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9. Cafe zur Frauenkirche
... opened luxury hotel boasts a prime location beside the renowned Frauenkirche church in the heart of the city.It offers a unique ambience and extremely spacious, well-appointed guestrooms within walking distance of the Zwing... more
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10. Stadtmuseum Dresden
... museum) is situated in an historic 18th century country house and features a series of permanent and temporary exhibitions dealing with local history, art and culture. Visitors can travel through the different epochs of his... more
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1. Pulverturm an der Frauenkirche
... opened luxury hotel boasts a prime location beside the renowned Frauenkirche church in the heart of the city.It offers a unique ambience and extremely spacious, well-appointed guestrooms within walking distance of the Zwing... more
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2. Ladencafé Aha
Situated opposite Kreuzkirche church in the city centre, this non-smoking cafe offers a variety of ... more
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3. Sophienkeller
Located deep underground in an ancient vaulted cellar, this theme restaurant transports its guests back through the ages, to the time of August the Strong and George the Bearded. Guests at Sophienkeller dine on traditional medi... more
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4. Anno Domini
An usher from the 1400's welcomes you and guides you around. This is just the beginning of an unforgettable dining experience. There are live performers who cater to your entertainment, while you feast on sumptuous meals. A sys... more
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5. Café Europa
Not only is Café Europa open all day, every day; the variety of food and drink is also fantastic. Customers can choose from 20 different kinds of breakfast: English, Spanish, German, American, Italian and vegetarian or 120 diff... more
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6. Fischgalerie
At this restaurant in the extravagant and creative Art'otel hotel, fish and art live side by side in blissful harmony. Unusual fish dishes such as rock oysters, scampi in rice leaves and sushi (Tu to Sa share the limelight with... more
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7. Linie 6
Tram-freak and 'Landlord of the Year' Karl-Heinz Bellmann greets his guests with a smile at the entrance and leads them through an old tram carriage into a bar decorated with old sepia photos and tons of tram-related memorabili... more
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8. Ristorante Rossini
Highly acclaimed in the Gault Millau gourmet guide, Rossini is without doubt one of Dresden's top restaurants and ideal for business lunches and special occasions. Presided over by proprietor Giuseppe Di Pasquale, the service i... more
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9. Bacchus Keller
Apart from the great interiors, it is the good food that one looks forward to in Bacchus Keller. As the name suggests, it looks rather like a cellar. The food is sumptuous and the location is perfect; it is ideal for a family g... more
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10. Tex Mex
It may be more civilised these days in the Wild West, but there's a saloon bar atmosphere here. Nobody pulls his pistol out if he's hungry though, and people don't tend to arrive on horseback. The menu has more than just Chilli... more
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