DRESDEN Economic Travel Guide
The Florence of ELBE…
2. This German city, which was heavily damaged in World War II and almost 75% of it was bombed, was officially born in the ashes to be brought into its present form by Augustus the Strong, aka King Augustus the Strong.. Home to more than 800 years of history, this city within the borders of East Germany is known as the Florence of the Elbe.. Surrounded by the Elbe River and full of historical and cultural heritage, Dresden is located 2 hours away from Berlin and Prague. this is a bustling city. A modest German city where history and art lovers can spend at least 3-4 days to the fullest and everyone who sets foot in Dresden will be impressed.
TRANSPORTATION TO DRESDEN : HOW TO GET TO DRESDEN?
First of all, you need to have a valid Schengen visa to go to this city in Germany. If you haven’t received your visa yet, you can read our Schengen Adventure’ article, which we’ve rounded up for you, here.
By plane: Dresden is located approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Leipzig, Germany. taking. You can go to Leipzig by THY, and from there to Dresden in 1.5 hours by train.. Another alternative is to fly to the capital Berlin, after spending a few days here, and stopping by Dresden after a two-hour journey by train.
By train: Dresden train The station is located in the center of the city.. You can get off directly in the lap of the city with ICE trains from almost every city in Europe.
By car: You can easily get to Dresden by renting a car from Berlin or Prague or any city. you can come. In Europe, if you want to visit more than one place in a few days, renting a car is a very sensible alternative.. It will provide flexibility in your plan as well as being able to act according to your own time plan.. You can read our article here for our suggestions and tips on renting a car in Europe.
By Bus: For our friends who are looking to travel cheaper, especially with a student budget, We recommend that you check the schedules and fares of bus companies such as Flixbus, Onebus, Student Agency, Hello. On these sites, we guarantee that you will find an alternative to Dresden from many different German cities, where you can travel on a much more affordable budget.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION IN DRESDEN
Walking or cycling is the ideal mode of transport to explore this city. Since the young population is constantly doing sports, the probability of seeing a young German who uses public transportation in the city is very low, so we say keep up with them and walk a lot.
However If you say you can’t walk, you can also travel by tram and bus in Dresden city.. Trams are called Straßenbahn and international trains are S-Bahn, and although the two rail systems are completely different from each other, they are both operated by Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB).
Place your tickets on the platforms. You can buy it from the yellow machines that buy it by using only coins.. Don’t forget to validate your ticket before using it.. We recommend that travelers who will use public transport prefer all-day tickets, as these tickets are valid on all means of transport until 04:00 the next day.
Also , On the Elbe, there are 3 ferry services between Johannstadt – Neustadt, Niederpoyritz – Laubegast, Kleinzschachwitz – Pillnitz. Apart from that, you can easily reach the Hill of Loschwitz by using the cable car.
ACCOMMODATION IN DRESDEN: WHERE TO STAY IN DRESDEN?
To compare your accommodation alternatives in Dresden, you can check out booking.com or airbnb.com as we do.. You can also find a benefactor who can share their house for 1-2 nights from couchsurfing site for free, because the city is a place with a more youthful population, and young people can be very understanding about this.. We stayed in the house of a very close friend of ours who lives in Dresden (in an inflatable bed he set up in the living room), so we can’t give a lot of opinions about hotels.
IN DRESDEN ABSOLUTELY THINGS TO DO
You should definitely book Semper Opera before your trip and watch a show here.
Christmas Markets: It’s amazing here, as in every city in Germany. Since the city will probably be very cold and dark at Christmas time, the Christmas lights and mulled wine installed in the Christmas markets will warm you up.
Filmnächte: in Dresden from June to August If you are, you should definitely enjoy watching movies outdoors on the giant screen set up by the Elbe.
WHAT TO EAT IN DRESDEN? WHAT TO DRINK?
In this city full of young people, you have many alternatives from doner kebab and pizza to Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisines.
We in Germany, wherever we are, we absolutely cannot rest without eating Currywurst. However, you may not find quality products in all the shops in this region.. Therefore, if you are as insistent on currywurst as we are, the best is to stop by Curry 24.
SHOPPING AT DRESDEN
The main shopping center in the city, a wide area from Ferdinandplatz to Sankt-Petersburger Straße. Here you can find markets, shopping malls and many souvenir shops.
Another shopping activity we enjoy most in Europe is visiting second-hand shops.. If you’re a fan of old things like us, you should stop by Trödelhalle on Stetzscher Street.
Dresden’s local mustard (Bautzner Senf), lemonade (Fassbrause) , chocolate (Knusperflocken) can be an inexpensive and very original gift.
DRESDEN CITY TOUR
The city is divided into Altstadt (old city) and Neustadt (new city). We have prepared an effective roadmap for all must-see places in Dresden (and there are definitely more!). You can find it here.
Places you should see in Altstadt; Zwinger Palace; Theaterplatz square with Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) and Semperoper opera house, Grünes Gewölbe (green dome) and Schloss Dresden (castle); Residenzschloss (Royal Palace); Verkehrsmuseum (Transport Museum); Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes); Frauenkirche cathedral; Albertinum and Brühl Terrace. In addition, those who have more time in this region, the Academy of Modern Arts; Groser Garden; They can also visit the Hygiene Museum.
When you cross the Augustus Brücke or Carola Brücke bridges to the other side of the river, you will reach the Inner-Neustadt section.. Here too; Goldener Rieter; Albertplatz; Martin Luther-Platz; Kunsthofpassage; Elbwiesen are the main places you should see.
Zwinger Palace: This palace, like most of Europe, is also on Monday days closed to visitors. However, on other days it is a magnificent building that you can enter for free between 10:00 and 18:00.. You have to buy a ticket to enter some of the galleries exhibited inside, but you get your money’s worth. This building, which the former king August the Strong wanted to symbolize pomp and wealth, has been converted into a museum complex.
Fürstenzug: 23 thousand The world’s largest mosaic painting made of Meissner porcelain!
Goldener Rieter: This golden cavalry represents the ancient king August the Strong. An important detail is that August’s horse steered towards Poland, which he so wanted to take.
Kunsthofpassage: A very alternative place in the Neustadt region.. There are interesting buildings, interesting cafes and shops here.. Here is the famous building that plays music when it rains.
Elbwiesen: This 9-mile-long area is ideal for walking, reading a book on a nice day, cycling. You can attend the open-air festivals held here every night in July and August for free.
FUN AND NIGHTLIFE IN DRESDEN
Frauenkirche and the vicinity of Dresden Castle (castle) are very popular touristic areas. Neustadt is a place that is more preferred by young people and where you can find many clubs and bars.. The city is full of alternative places where you can have a very pleasant time at night due to the excess of young population.. Considering that Germans go out to have fun, and especially to have at least a beer, we can guarantee that you won’t have a boring night in Dresden.
OTHERS PLACES: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
Leipzig is a very enjoyable and unique city that you can reach in 1 hour by ICE train.
Prague, on the other hand, is a magnificent city that you should definitely see when you are in Dresden, and it is only 2 hours away.
TRAVEL TO DRESDEN NOTES
- Dresden is a complete cultural and historical heritage, but it is a city that has slowly started to become popular.
- This is a city full of youth, dynamics and an ideal destination, especially for a long weekend.
- No matter how cold it is, Christmas period You will be fascinated in Dresden as well as in the rest of Germany.. We guarantee.
- The city is cold and gray most of the year, so you should choose your clothes according to the season.. We think our snowman photos we took around the frozen Elbe would be a little more descriptive
- The famous Meissen Porcelain is the most sought-after and very expensive souvenir in the city.. Control yourself, don’t push your budget
RESOURCES
- Wikitravel
