Dresden and its surroundings

culture and nature

Welcome to Dresden. This beautiful city, situated on the River Elbe, is one of the cultural centres of Europe. Dresden is known to people throughout the whole world on account of its beautiful location, its great works of Baroque architecture and its unique art collections. Famous buildings like the Semper Opera House, Brühl Terrace, Albertinum, Procession of Princes, the Church of Our Lady and the Zwinger are impressive testaments to our history.

Discover the nightlife area of Dresden, the popular Neustadt district. More than 130 pubs and clubs are just waiting to make your nights unforgettable.

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Bruhl terrace | View of the Old Town ensemble – also called the balcony of Europe

Semper Opera House by night | Opera house with a long history – was rebuilt in the the eighties

Church of Our Lady | Destroyed in 1945 – reconstruction finished in 2005, the new old landmark of Dresden

Zwinger | This fine Baroque building contains outstanding art collections

The "Blue Wonder" Bridge | the most famous bridge and, in fact, one of the first metal bridges of this type and size

Catholic Cathedral

Semper Opera House detail

Silhouette of the Old Town

Sandstone figures on the cathedral

Moritzburg Palace

A must is the unique landscape of "Saxon Switzerland", mountains, just 30 minutes away from Dresden with stunning sandstone rocks.

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Bastei | View into The Elbe Valley in Saxon Switzerland – on the left is the famous Bastei Castle and lookout point

Valley view | Just another view into the valley

Rock climbing | Swiss Saxony presents the best rock climbing opportunities

Rock climbing | Routes for beginners and pros alike

Abseiling | Up, up high first – and then down again