hotel in Dresden

Museums in Dresden

• Erich Kästner Musuem. Bundeswehr Military History Museum. Transport Museum. German Hygiene Museum. Japanisches Palais / Museum of Ethnologie. 

Exhibitions / Art galeries Dresden

• Old Masters Picture Gallery. Green Vaults. Porcelain Collection. Modern Masters Gallery. 

Cultural activities in Dresden

• Theatre: Kulturpalast Dresden, Landesbühnen Sachsen, Schloß Albrechtsberg. Opera, Operette: Semperoper Dresden, Staatsoperette Dresden, Kulturpalast Dresden. Kabarett/shows: Carte Blanche, Dresdner Kabarett Breschke & Schuch, Theaterkahn. Festivals: International Dixieland Festival, Film Nights on the banks of the Elbe. 

Historic monuments in Dresden

• Zwinger Palace: This baroque palace features a nympheum, many sculptures of Permoser, a bell pavilion and famous art collections  
• Semperoper: One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world  
• Frauenkirche: The reconstructed Church of Our Lady, it was completely destroyed during WWII, and has now been reopened  
• Kathedrale St. Trinitatis: The largest church in Saxon, and was constructed in 1738- 1755 by Gaetano Chiaveri, the catherdral´s graceful tower is one of Dresden´s major attractions  
• Moritzburg Castle: A unique cultural landscape close to Dresden, with Moritzburg Castle and the Little Pheasant Castle at its heart  
• Zwinger Palace: This baroque palace features a nympheum, many sculptures of Permoser, a bell pavilion and famous art collections  
• Semperoper: One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world  
• Frauenkirche: The reconstructed Church of Our Lady, it was completely destroyed during WWII, and has now been reopened  
• Kathedrale St. Trinitatis: The largest church in Saxon, and was constructed in 1738- 1755 by Gaetano Chiaveri, the catherdral´s graceful tower is one of Dresden´s major attractions  
• Moritzburg Castle: A unique cultural landscape close to Dresden, with Moritzburg Castle and the Little Pheasant Castle at its heart  
• Zwinger Palace: This baroque palace features a nympheum, many sculptures of Permoser, a bell pavilion and famous art collections  
• Semperoper: One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world  
• Frauenkirche: The reconstructed Church of Our Lady, it was completely destroyed during WWII, and has now been reopened  
• Kathedrale St. Trinitatis: The largest church in Saxon, and was constructed in 1738- 1755 by Gaetano Chiaveri, the catherdral´s graceful tower is one of Dresden´s major attractions  
• Moritzburg Castle: A unique cultural landscape close to Dresden, with Moritzburg Castle and the Little Pheasant Castle at its heart 

Shopping in Dresden

• Altmarktgallerie. Prager Strasse. Hauptstrasse. Elbepark. Königsstrasse. 

Day trip

• 1_Saxon Switzerland: From Dresden you can go on a journey to Pillnitz, where you can enjoy a guided tour of the park. Continue via Lohmen to the Bastei viewpoint. Journey on via Hohnstein, through the Polenztal valley and via Bad Schandau to Königstein and visit the fortress.
• 2_Christmasland Erzgebirge Mountains: Journey to Freiberg, guided tour of the old town and visit to the Cathedral. Recital on the Silbermann organ possible. Journey on to Seiffen, visits to the Ergebirge Toy Museum and the demonstration workshop.
• 3_Meißen / Moritzburg: Journey to Moritzburg, guided visit to the castle and grounds, walk in the surroundigs (Pheasant Lodge, lighthouse, jetty, lakes) After that, journey to Meißen and visit the porcelain factory and the Cathedral or Albrechtsburg Castle.
• 4_Cottbus / Spreewald: There are gates that one should absolutely pass through. Such as Cottbus, the gateway to the Spreewald! Cottbus lies in the midst of one of the most beautiful natural areas of Europe. In the Spreewald you can go on on a journey of discovery, be it by canoe, paddle boat, punt, kremser or on the bike paths.
• 5_Görlitz / Bautzen: Famous Bautzen, centre of the “Oberlausiz” region, is particularly famous for its old part of town with the many towers. The unmistakable character of the city is due to the variety of its attractions. The entire old town has been reorganised and now shows not only German culture as it was, but also that of the “Sorben” minority.

Group activities

• 1_Schloß Wackerbarth: Guided tour of the “Schloss Wackerbarth” winegrowing estate.
• 2_Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei: This guided tour shows how Radeberger Pilsener, one of the leading premium beers in Germany, is brewed and bottled in an ultra-modern plant, followed by a tasting.
• 3_Besuch der Meissner Porzellanmanufaktur: Visit the porcelain factory (with demonstration workshop) and the Cathedral or Albrechtsburg Castle.
• 4_Fahrt mit der Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt auf der Elbe: Enjoy an unforgettable boat trip on the Elbe on a historical ship.
• 5_Besuch der VW-Manufaktur: Visit the new glass-built “Volkswagen” (VW) factory in Dresden and enjoy a new car-making culture.