Tickets and Attractions in Dresden
Dresden was almost completely destroyed in the World War II. But now the city has restored its historical appearance and rightfully entered the top 10 most visited cities in Germany.
Today, it attracts tourists with its rich art collections and modern art districts.
What to see in Dresden in one day? This usually interests travelers who come to Dresden from Berlin. How to get from Berlin to Dresden, read here.
Dresden is an ideal city to explore in 1 day. You can walk around the city, see the top attractions and go to the art gallery. All this can be done in one day. We begin our walk around Dresden, and at the end of the page you will find a map of attractions.
Best places to visit in Dresden
Katholische Hofkirche
Hofkirche is a Catholic cathedral in Dresden. This is one of the masterpieces of the Dresden Baroque of the XVIII century and the largest church in Saxony. In her crypt lies the family tomb of the Saxon princes Wettin.
Dresden castle
The palace-residence is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden, and in its appearance you can find elements of many medieval architectural styles. It is the official residence of the Saxon electors and then of the kings.
Next to the Royal Palace, right in the heart of Dresden, is located the excellent five-star Hotel Taschenberg/ Узнать подробности
Procession of Princes
Many tourists go to the small town of Meissen, 25 kilometers from Dresden, to see and buy Meissen porcelain. But in the center of Dresden, a magnificent mural made out of this porcelain is freely available. The panel “Procession of Princes” depicts the equestrian procession of the rulers of Saxony.
Zwinger’s Old Masters Picture Gallery
What to do in Dresden when it rains? Go to the museum, of course! In the very center of Dresden there is a beautiful palace. Zwinger’s Old Masters Picture Gallery is the most popular museum in Dresden.
The museum is famous for the fact that it has kept Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” for 250 years.
Better to buy a ticket online to skip the line and get tickets to all the museums of the Zwinger Palace:
- Zwinger’s Old Masters Picture Gallery,
- The Sculpture Collection,
- The Porcelain Collection,
- The Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments.
The Zwinger Palace impresses not only with its collection of paintings, but also with a garden with fountains. It is one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Germany.
Semperoper Dresden
The statue of King Johann stands on the theater square, right in front of the Semperoper Dresden. This is not the first time this majestic architectural ensemble has amazed us in this city.
Italian village
Opposite the opera, on the banks of the Elbe, there is another interesting building – an Italian village. It was built by Italian craftsmen who came to Dresden to built the Cathedral. Now there is a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine.
Dresden Frauenkirche
Dresden Frauenkirche was recently rebuilt in 2005. The dark stones in the faсade are all what remains of the eighteenth-century church after the bombing. Now the baroque church is one of the visiting cards of Dresden.
Augustus Bridge
9 sandstone arches: Augustus Bridge connects the historic center and Neustadt. The bridge offers beautiful views of the Elbe and the historic sights of Dresden:
The bridge leads to the Golden Rider – a monument to King Augustus II. A gilded equestrian statue in Caesar’s robes is visible from afar.
A walk in Neustadt will most likely not be included in the route for 1 day. But if there are plans to stay in Dresden, then you must definitely see
- Dairy shop Pfund. Magnificent 19th century interior with hand-painted tiles. Great shopping for gifts from Dresden: cheese and wine.
- Kunsthofpassage. Open-air cafes, art studios, boutiques and an unusual facade with downspouts. Five courtyards are united by a common idea. There is Courtyard of the Elements, Court of the mythical creatures, Courtyard of light, Courtyard of the Metamorphoses, Animal yard.
Brühl’s Terrace
Brühl’s Terrace, Balcony of Europe – these are the names of the Elbe embankment between the Augustus Bridge and the Carola Bridge. From Augustus Bridge, climb the stairs past the sculptures of The Four Times of Day and walk to Albertinum.
Albertinum
Another Dresden art museum – The Albertinum – is located on Brühl’s Terrace. It is the New Masters Gallery and the Sculpture Collection.
Map of top sites in Dresden
Best things to do in Dresden:
- gather a collection of impressions from the Dresden Baroque
- see Raphael’s Sistin Madonna
- find out that not only sets were made from Meissen porcelain (Procession of princes)
- spend an evening at the Saxon Opera and dine at a restaurant in the “Italian Village”.
- plan a trip to Meissen
What else is interesting to see in Dresden
In Dresden, you can admire not only the masterpieces of the Baroque. There is also an example of modern architecture – the Tobacco factory Yenidze. Now there is a shopping center, and a restaurant right under the dome of the mosque.
Three small castles in the Dresden Elbe Valley are a great opportunity to walk in the parks, take pictures of beautiful scenery and see architecture, unusual for Dresden:
- Albrechtsberg Castle (Neoclassical architecture)
- Lingner Castle (Classical architecture)
- Eckberg Castle (Neogothic architecture).
All three Elbe Сastles were built in the XIX century. The restaurant’s terrace in the Lingner Castle offers a beautiful view of the Blue Miracle Bridge.
By the way, a four-star hotel is now located in Eckberg Castle. Here you can enjoy the silence and beautiful parks, and you can get to the center of Dresden by tram number 11. Подробнее об отеле
1 day trip
Planning a trip to Germany and going extra mile to Berlin and Dresden? Then you better rent a car, for example, to see the beautiful places of Saxony:
- Dresden,
- Saxon Switzerland,
- Altenburg Castle,
- Kriebstein Castle,
- Moritzburg Castle
- cozy town of Meissen.
In addition, on the way from Berlin to Dresden, next to the track is located one of the largest indoor water parks in Germany – Tropical Island.
