Innere Altstadt Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Green Vault
Dresden’s legendary chamber of treasures has been restored to its prewar glory and showcases its radiant gemstone-studded riches within the Dresden Castle.
Things to do
City Tour and Guided Tour in the New Green Vault - Program C - The Festive
Module 2: Castle tour with new green vaults, parade rooms and much more
DRESDEN baroque pearl on Elbe 10 hrs driving & walking
From Dresden: Saxon Wine Route Steamer Day Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
Innere Vorstadt
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Innere Vorstadt. Spend some time visiting top spots like Movie Nights at the Elbe, and catch the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Neustaedter Markt Station to see more of the area.
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.
Altstadt Dresden
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Green Vault to Dresden Cathedral – discover Altstadt Dresden, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Seevorstadt-Ost/Grosser Garten
Shopping, historical sites and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Seevorstadt-Ost/Grosser Garten. Make a stop by Dresden Zoo or Grosser Garten while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Querallee Station or Zoo Station to get around town.
Outer Neustadt
You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Outer Neustadt. Kunsthof-Passage is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Alaunplatz Station or Bischofsweg Station to see more of the city.
Plauen
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Plauen. Heidenschanze and Saxon State Library are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nuernberger Platz Station or Zschertnitz Meunzmeisterstrasse Station to get around the larger area.