What to do in Dresden

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Procession of Princes
Dresden which includes street scenes
New Market Square which includes a church or cathedral
Martin Luther Church showing a church or cathedral

Dresden Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Altstadt Dresden

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On the south side of the Elbe River is Dresden’s historic center, which features art galleries, grandiose churches, picturesque gardens and shopping districts.

Altstadt Dresden
Neustadt featuring street scenes

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.

Neustadt
Saxony showing farmland

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.

Innere Altstadt
Neustadt Market Hall featuring heritage elements

Innere Neustadt

Shopping, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Saxon State Chamber or Movie Nights at the Elbe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.

Innere Neustadt
Dresden featuring a small town or village

Blasewitz

Learn about innovation in the tech museum, cross the Blue Bridge and admire the impressive façades of the historic villas.

Blasewitz
Blue Wonder Bridge which includes a bridge

Loschwitz

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Loschwitz. Dresden Funicular Railway is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mordgrundbruecke Station or Plattleite Station to see more of the city.

Loschwitz

 

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