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Bath in the Nature- Beautiful Lakes near by Dresden

My hometown lies deep in the Elbe valley. The Elbe River can be reached quickly, but is unfortunately too shallow or too polluted lately to swim in. Nevertheless, it is my first bathing tip, as for a quick cooling, the central location is simply a good place and the feet can always be kept clean. Continue reading »

26.07.2019, 21:53 @ Jule
Categories: activities · tips · travel · things to do · surroundings · Dresden // Tags: natural bathing in Dresden · where to cool down in Dresden · cool places in Dresden · summer activities in Dresden · Bath Mockritz near Dresden · Bath Zschoner Grund near Dresden · Elbe River in Dresden · Historical Baths in Dresden · What should I do when it is hot? · Elbe Maedows in Dresden · tips for Dresden · things to do in Dresden during summer time · Nature Bath Weixdorf in Dresden

A half day trip from Dresden: Pillnitz Castle and its fine Gardens

Pillnitz Castle is only a stone's throw away from Dresden's centre. Stone steps lead directly from the banks of the Elbe River up to the Chinese-style pleasure palace, which once belonged to the famous mistress of August the Strong, Countess Cosel. The Elector August of Wettin was an absolutist aristocrat of his time: animal fights, parties, fireworks, it could not be big and expensive enough. He originally had the castle built for his excessive water festivals, directly on the Elbe, then known as the "Canal Grande". Continue reading »

23.04.2019, 18:30 @ Jule
Categories: activities · Dresden · surroundings · things to do · tips · travel // Tags: Schloss Pillnitz · Pillnitz Castle · What to do in Dresden · Dresdens Surroundings · Parks and Gardens in Dresden · places you should visit while in Dresden · must do's in Dresden · Castles in Dresden · daytrips near Dresden · old Camellia Flower in Pillnitz · steamboat trips to Pillnitz · bike tours in Dresden · hiking near Dresden · museum of arts and crafts in Dresden · english garden in Pillnitz · Meix mill in Dresden · August the Strong · Constantia von Cosel · kings and queens in German History · Pillnitz Castle near Dresden · what should i see while in Dresden · visit Dresden

winter time in Dresden

To the beach! To Thailand or to the Caribbean Islands! Traveling like this is always tempting for us, especially in winter, and if you can afford it and have time, you can quickly book a cheap flight into the warmth. Ahhhhh sun... after all the winter months we have earned that too! But you don't always have to go far to do something good for yourself. Today I take you by the hand and show you what you can do in my hometown in the dark season. I'll show you places to keep you warm and get you through the rest of the winter. Continue reading »

30.01.2019, 18:30 @ Jule
Categories: activities · Dresden · surroundings · things to do · tips · travel // Tags: what can I do in Winter in Europe · what to do during winter time in Dresden · what to do during winter time in Germany · winter activities in Dresden · sport in Dresden · hiking in Dresden · going for a walk in Dresden · things you must see in Dresden · things you can do in Dresden when it is cold · tips for Dresden

Winter sports in the surrounding area of Dresden / Skiing in Altenberg

A nice day trip from our hostel leads with the S-Bahn or by Bus to the winter sports centre Altenberg. The excursion is very worthwhile if you want to spend a few days in Dresden and its surroundings. The journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Around Altenberg you can do wonderful downhill ski or longer tours. Continue reading »

09.12.2018, 15:47 @ Jule and Martin
Categories: activities · Dresden · news · surroundings · things to do · tips // Tags: dresdenhostel · hostelindresden · lollishomestaydresden · lollis homestay · ski · East Germany · hostellife · hostelblog · blog · winterindresden · dresden travel · germanhostels

4 Lions Hostel in Saxon Switzerland

The 4Lions Hostel is a small family backpacker and hiker hostel located about 40km away from Dresden. Continue reading »

16.04.2018, 11:38 @ g.martin
Categories: surroundings · tips · travel // Tags: hostel · backpacker · saxon switzerland · königstein

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