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Tickets to the Meissen Porcelain Factory
Dresden: Unterwegs mit dem geheimnisvollen Nachtwächter
Public guided tour of the old town including a tour of the Frauenkirche
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German
Dresden: Guided Walking Tour and Chocolate Museum Ticket
Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town
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From Dresden: Saxon Switzerland & Pillnitz Castle
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where to stay in Dresden
Neustadt
Museums, shopping and historical sites highlight some notable features of Neustadt. Make a stop by Bundeswehr Military History Museum or Kunsthof-Passage while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Waldschloesschen Station or Nordstrasse 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.
Blasewitz
Check out the historical sites while you're in Blasewitz. Hop on the metro at Gottleubaer Strasse Station and Altenberger Strasse Station to see top sights like Dresden Racecourse and Dresden Elbe Valley.
Plauen
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Plauen. Heidenschanze and Russian Orthodox Church 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.
Striesen
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Striesen. Dresden Elbe Valley is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pohlandplatz Station or Bergmannstrasse Station to see more of the city.
