{"id":20341,"date":"2022-01-26T11:23:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T09:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=20341"},"modified":"2022-01-27T16:42:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T14:42:28","slug":"citytrip-to-dresden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/citytrip-to-dresden\/","title":{"rendered":"Citytrip to Dresden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The capital of Saxony is called Dresden and is located on the Elbe River. The beautiful baroque architecture brings many visitors to a city trip to Dresden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The historic center of the city was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War. The most important buildings have been rebuilt and so you can visit the Frauenkirche, the Residenzschloss, the Zwinger and the Semperoper. A walk along the Br\u00fchlsche Terrasse or in the Elbe Valley offer relaxation between museum visits and city strolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City trip to Dresden – what to discover<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dresden Residence Palace - a highlight of a city visit to Dresden<\/div >\n

In the heart of Dresden's city centre lies the Renaissance building of the Residenzschloss. It is home to some of the city's most beautiful and interesting museums, and here you can visit the world-famous Historic Green Vault.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Dresden Residence Palace   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \"Feldschl\u00f6\u00dfchen\n
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Feldschl\u00f6\u00dfchen Stammhaus - beer and food in Dresden<\/div >\n

The former machine house of the \"Aktienbrauerei zum Feldschl\u00f6sschen\" is located in Budapester Stra\u00dfe. Here you can not only drink the beer of the Dresden brewery, but also enjoy good hearty food.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Feldschl\u00f6\u00dfchen Stammhaus   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Ride on the Dresden funicular railway<\/div >\n

Dresden not only has an aerial tramway, here a funicular railway also runs up the Loschwitz slope of the Elbe.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Funicular railway in Dresden   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Semper Opera - visit to one of the most beautiful opera houses<\/div >\n

The Semper Opera House, an opera house that many visitors to the city on the Elbe know from the outside, is located on Theaterplatz in the historic city centre of Dresden. You can also take part in guided tours of the building.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Semper Opera    →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Bautzner Strasse Memorial Dresden<\/div >\n

A little off the beaten track, in the Neustadt district, is one of the most impressive and depressing places I have visited so far, the Bautzner Strasse Dresden Memorial, a former \"Stasi\" prison.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Bautzner Strasse Memorial   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Christmas market in Dresden \u2013 Striezelmarkt<\/div >\n

Every year around the end of November the oldest Christmas market in Germany opens its gates; the Striezelmarkt in Dresden. We went on an excursion to this traditional Christmas market in Dresden.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Striezelmarkt   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Dresden \u2013 impressions from the metropolis on the Elbe<\/div >\n

We went for a little stroll through Dresden, a metropolis on the Elbe. We\u2019d like to share our impressions. Especially when it gets dark the scenery becomes fascinating.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Dresden \u2013 impressions from the metropolis ...   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Dresden Frauenkirche<\/div >\n

Dresden is home to the Frauenkirche (Chruch of Our Lady). The original name \u201cUnserer Lieben Frauen\u201c (Our beloved ladies) got shortened over the years to become the term that is used today: Frauenkirche.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Frauenkirche   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Golden Horseman on the market square Neust\u00e4dter Markt<\/div >\n

The Neust\u00e4dter Markt (Neust\u00e4dter market) is in the inner New Town of Dresden. It is the intersection of Hauptstra\u00dfe (Main Road), Augustusbr\u00fccke (Augustus Bridge), K\u00f6pckestra\u00dfe and Mei\u00dfner Stra\u00dfe.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Golden Horseman on the market square ...   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Procession of Princes - Mural in Dresden<\/div >\n

Every time we had visited Dresden I was magically drawn to it - the Procession of Princes. It really is a shame that a piece of art like this is so well hidden in Dresden.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Procession of the Princes   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Zwinger Palace Dresden<\/div >\n

Right in the heart of Dresden is what might be the most well-known building of the Baroque period \u2013 the Zwinger Palace Dresden. It is a must-see for every visitor and it is pretty in every season.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Zwinger Palace Dresden   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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The bridge \u201cBlaues Wunder\u201d<\/div >\n

The bridge \u201cBlaues Wunder\u201d (literally: blue miracle; figuratively: German idiom for a great surprise or shock) is a peculiar bridge. It is a suspension bridge.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Blaues Wunder - Blue Wonder Bridge   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Small castles in the Elbe valley<\/div >\n

The three Elbe Castles are located on the Elbe hillside in Dresden. They are called \u201cAlbrechtsschl\u00f6sser\u201d by the public and are part of the World Cultural Heritage Elbe Valley (2007 \u2013 2009). Each of the three castles is nice to look at.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Castles in the Elbe valley   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Overhead Railway in Dresden<\/div >\n

The world\u2019s oldest mountain overhead railway can be found in Dresden. It was opened on the 6th of May 1901 and runs between Loschwitz and Oberloschwitz. The cart climbs the elevation gain of 84 meters in only four minutes and 30 seconds.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Overhead Railway   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Travel information about Dresden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Arrival<\/summary>
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By plane<\/strong>
Dresden International Airport is located about 9 kilometers north of the city. Many charter flights depart from there during the vacation season and regular direct flights within Europe.
There is an S-Bahn station below the airport, from which trains run regularly to Dresden’s main train station. Furthermore, bus lines 77 and 80 also travel to the airport.
The nearby airports in Prague, Leipzig and Berlin-Brandenburg offer further international flight connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By train<\/strong>
Dresden has two long-distance train stations, Dresden – Neustadt and Hauptbahnhof. These are served by ICE connections and regional traffic.
Both stations are located at about the same distance from the old town. It is possible to take the streetcar to the old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dresden Mitte station is served only by S-Bahn trains and regional traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bus<\/strong>
So far, providers of inter-regional bus services stop at the south side of the main station. However, there is no longer enough space and a ZOB is being planned.
Dresden is regularly served by several providers from Germany and the Czech Republic.
Regional buses stop almost exclusively in front of the main entrance to the main station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By car<\/strong>
The Saxon city is easily accessible via the freeways. Coming from the west and south, it is best to take the A 4; coming from the north, take the A 13 to the A 4. Those arriving by car from the direction of Prague should take the A 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bike<\/strong>
The Elbe cycle path runs along the banks of the Elbe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On the way in …<\/summary>
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On foot<\/strong>
The historic city center is best explored on foot. The distances are not too great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public transport<\/strong>
In Dresden, buses and streetcars of the Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe run at fairly frequent intervals. With many lines you can reach all tourist relevant destinations of the city.
In addition, 3 S-Bahn lines connect the surrounding area with the city. With these you can reach, for example, Mei\u00dfen and Saxon Switzerland.
Information about fares and ticket variations can be found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mountain railroads<\/strong>
The two Dresden mountain railroads are part of the public transport system. The bottom stations are located at K\u00f6rnerplatz. The funicular and the suspension railroad are among the most popular tourist destinations in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elbe ferries<\/strong>
The ferries across the Elbe are also part of the public transport system. They cross the Elbe at three points in the city area: Johannstadt-Neustadt, Niederpoyritz-Laubegast and Kleinzschachwitz-Pillnitz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By car<\/strong>
Dresden is a big city, where it can get crowded on the streets, especially during rush hour.
In the city center you will find enough paid parking spaces. Just outside the city center, free Park&Ride parking is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By ship<\/strong>
The White Fleet offers excursions on the Elbe. Especially popular are the trips with the paddle steamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bike<\/strong>
The expansion of bicycle lanes has been pushed in recent years and so you can find more and more separate bike lanes in the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n

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