Holiday in Dresden

What makes Dresden special as a destination?

Dresden, the Saxon capital on the Elbe, is nicknamed Elbflorenz and combines baroque splendor with an avant-garde art and culture scene. The Frauenkirche, rebuilt after its destruction in 1945 as a symbol of reconciliation and consecrated in 2005, towers over the old town with its stone dome and offers a breathtaking panorama over the Elbe landscape. The Zwinger, a masterpiece of baroque architecture under Augustus the Strong, houses the Old Masters Picture Gallery with Raphael's Sistine Madonna and Vermeer's Girl Reading a Letter. The Semperoper, one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, delights not only with first-class performances but also with its magnificent Neo-Renaissance architecture. The Royal Palace with the Green Vault showcases the sparkling treasury of Augustus the Strong — one of the richest collections of treasures and jewels in the world. The Brühl's Terrace, the balcony of Europe, offers a walk high above the Elbe with views of the Elbe meadows and the Dresden Neustadt. Beyond the Augustus Bridge, the Neustadt surprises with a lively scene of bars, galleries, and street art in the Outer Neustadt. The Great Garden with the zoo and the park railway is Dresden's green oasis. The Saxon Switzerland with the Bastei Bridge is only 40 minutes away. Culinary highlights include the Dresden Christstollen, Saxon Sauerbraten, and Eierschecke.