Worth visiting
Dresden offers numerous overwhelming sights in a confined space. Take a stroll from the baroque Old Town over to the picturesque Great Garden to the vibrant New Town across the river Elbe and enjoy many architectural, cultural and historical treasures. The various museums of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen and Dresden’s municipal museums unveil the history of our royal capital and provide an ideal exhibition space for many unique art treasures. While appreciating the past, Volkswagen's Transparent Factory, as a center of future mobility, and the bustling nightlife of New Town contribute the right amount of modernity and vitality.
Discover the products of our Dresden eDitionMuseums of Dresden
Historic Green Vault
Built between 1723 and 1730, the treasure chamber of August the Strong is a baroque Gesamtkunstwerk par excellence and hosts an abundance of gold, rock crystal and diamonds, each more brilliant than the other. Like a timetraveller, you can experience the splendor of the Baroque while walking through authentically restored rooms, such as the Amber Cabinet, Ivory & White Silver Chamber or the Jewelry Hall. For conservational considerations, admission tickets are strictly limited and thus it is advisable to buy the respective tickets in advance.
More information and ticketsRoyal Palace Dresden
The beating heart and origin of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden is the Royal Palace, the center of the Old Town. This palace hosts various renowned exhibitions and is sometimes lovingly called "the Saxonian Louvre". You can visit the following museums and exhibitions: the Historical & New Green Vault, the Coin Cabinet and Armory Chamber (including the Turkish Chamber, the Hall of the Giants, the Electoral Wardrobe, the Rise of the Electoral Power in Saxony, Concept and Encounter: the World around 1600). Immerse yourself in the Saxon’s Renaissance and Baroque past while getting up close with sparkling gems, precious pageant weaponry, lances and swords as well as magnificent robes.
More information and ticketsDresden Zwinger
Today, the Old Master’s Gallery, the Porcelain Collection, and the Mathematic-Physical Salon, museums of Dresden's Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, are at home in the Zwinger, which is an impressive baroque architecture and perfect stage for such art treasures. Experience the great masters of European art history, notably Raphael's Sistine Madonna, the unique porcelains of August the Strong and one of the world's most invaluable collections of historical scientific instruments.
More information and ticketsCombo Ticket - Royal Palace & Semperoper
This special offer allows you to discover two attractions of Dresden’s Old Town at once! Visit the diverse museums of the Royal Palace and also enjoy the glamorous ambience of the world-famous Semperoper during an exciting guided tour. The “Combo ticket” covers the admission to all museums of the Royal Palace (except the Historic Green Vault) and the participation in a regular guided tour through the Semperoper with preferential admittance.
Buy Combo TicketDresden's Highlights
Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)
The Church of Our Lady defining to the city silhouette of Dresden. With a total height of around 91 meters, the building is clearly visible from afar. The church stands as a symbol for the devastation of the Second World War and is at the same time a memorial to peace and reconciliation. Seize the opportunity to explore this outstanding witness of the past in existence for almost a millennial.
More informationStadtrundfahrt Dresden (coach tour around the city)
The Old Town is an impressive neighborhood that encloses numerous fascinating sights in walking-distance from each other. From the town square Theaterplatz, you just have to cross the bridge Augustusbrücke to find yourself in the vibrant New Town area around Albertplatz and proceed to the famous cheesery Pfundsmolkerei. Take a coach tour for a comfortable way to get around the city that conjoins architectural, cultural and historical treasures. With its flexible hop-on/hop-off option, you can explore Dresden on your own when desired or you just stay on the bus enjoying the tour from the comfort of your window seat.
More informationVolkswagen's Transparent Factory
Right from the start, the Volkswagen Transparent Factory has been more than just a modern production facility. Its modern architecture is a distinct symbol of innovative automotive engineering. For more than 14 years the top-class model "Phaeton" has been manufactured here. In March 2016, reconstruction works were conducted. In the future, the new e-Golf shall leave those halls of glass, ready for the road. One can already visit an exhibition that explains the future prospects of electric mobility.
More informationSemperoper Guided Tours
Book your ticket for a guided tour and see one of the world's most renowned opera houses up close! Let the magnificent architecture and the richly decorated rooms enchant you. Immerse yourself in the world of the Semperoper!
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