In 1945, a two-night-long Allied air raid completely destroyed Dresden, killing between 25,000 and 50,000 Germans. Until the reunification of Germany in 1989, many of the historic buildings burned in the bombing were left untouched as a monument to the war. As striking as these ruins must have been, we're thrilled the city of Dresden ultimately decided to reconstruct its stunning riverside view (with substantial help from the German and British national governments.) With the ongoing, incredibly successful restoration of the Dresden landscape, “Florence on the Elbe” has resurrected its old Baroque beauty, and given rise to a vibrant youth culture. With world-class museums, operas, and palaces to fill your day, and nightclubs and bars busy late into the night, we suggest you come for the Kirches and stay for the Klubs (or vice versa).
Flights: Dresden’s airport (☎ 0351 881 33 60; www.dresden-airport.de) is 9km from the city center. S2 runs there from both main train stations, but is closer to Dresden-Neustadt. (25min. from ...more
Dresden is located about 60km northwest of the Czech border and 200km south of Berlin, with its population of 500,000 heavily concentrated around the banks of the Elbe. The river bisects the city, with ...more
Tourist Offices: The tourist office staff books rooms (from €25) for free and sells the Dresden City Card and the Dresden Regio Card (see below). (General information☎ 0351 49 19 21 00. Room reservations☎ ...more
With the Hauptbahnhof and river sights located in Altstadt, it may be tempting to book your stay on the south side of the river. However, far more hostels, with lower prices and a more youthful clientele ...more
Dresden is full of inexpensive and great tasting food. Affordable restaurants in Altstadt are difficult to come by; travelers will have to sacrifice their budgets and eat alongside masses of tourists to ...more
We'd tell you that there's too much for a traveler to see in just a few days, but fortunately for you and your weary feet, many of Dresden's major sights are clumped close together on the beautiful scenic ...more
After several years of renovations, Dresden’s museums once again stand with the best in Europe. If you are planning on visiting more than one museum in a day, consider investing in a Tageskarte ...more
Puro Beach, Leipziger Str. 15 (www.puro.de), Where the wanna-be beach babes of Dresden come to see and be seen; wear your sparkly bikini, flex your abs, and lay out stylishly on the large cushions under ...more
Dresden's nightlife scene is one of the best in Germany. Bars and small live music venues overflow with students and locals in the Neustadt every Friday and Saturday, and often on other days of the week ...more
From the Altstadt, take tram #1 (dir.: Kleinzschachwitz) or #2 (dir.: Prohlis) to “Corneniuspl.,” then bus #83 (dir.: Pillnitz) to “L.-da Vinci-Str.” in the parking lot, or &ldquo ...more
Tranquillo, Louisenstr. 45 (www.fabulous-tranquillo.com), Bags, clothes, and even seat cushions are all Indian-inspired, with bright blocks of color and various fabrics. Your new jacket with sideways zippers ...more
The Dresden Airport information desk (☎ 0351 881 33 60 www.dresden-airport.de) is reachable by public transit on the S-Bahn, line S2, which leaves every half hour, 4am-11:30pm. The shuttle ...more
Dresden is largely a walking city, and there aren't many places you'll need to go that you can't get to on foot. For trips across the city, use the tram system (Single ticket €1.90; 4-trip card €4 ...more
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