zagorska.jpg

rugia-1.jpg

Rügen

lubeka.jpg

Lübeck

schwerin.jpg

Schwerin

hamburg.jpg

Hamburg

goslar-1.jpg

Goslar

quedlinburg.jpg

Quedlinburg

wittenberga.jpg

Wittenberg

lipsk.jpg

Leipzig

drezno.jpg

Dresden

berlin.jpg

Berlin

dusseldorf.jpg

Dusseldorf

kolonia.jpg

Cologne

akwizgran.jpg

Aachen

frankfurt.jpg

Frankfurt

heidelberg.jpg

Heidelberg

erfurt.jpg

Erfurt

Rezydencja biskupia, Wurzburg, Niemcy - © Brate.com

wurzburg-palace.jpeg

Wurzburg

bamberg.jpg

Bamberg

rothenburg.jpg

Rothenburg

norymberga-3.jpg

Nuremberg

stuttgart-11.jpeg

Stuttgart

oberstdorf.jpg

Oberstdorf

garmisch.jpg

Garmisch

monachium-1.jpeg

Munich

chiemsee.jpg

Chiemsee

berchtesgaden.jpg

Berchtesgaden

schwarzwald.jpg

Black Forest

fussen-1.jpg

Fussen

tropikalna-wyspa-1.jpeg

Tropical island

heide-park.jpg

Heide Park

sylt.jpg

Sylt

Sankt Peter-Ording, Niemcy - © Brate.com

sankt-peter-ording.jpg

Sankt Peter-Ording

rostock-1.jpg

Rostock

uznam-2.jpg

Usedom

amrum.jpg

Amrum

juist-1.jpeg

Juist

hiddensee-8.jpg

Hiddensee

travemunde-2.jpg

Travemunde

europa-park.jpg

Europa Park

Phantasialand, Niemcy - © Phantasialand.de

phantasialand-1.jpg

Phantasialand

Jezioro Bodeńskie, Niemcy - © Brate.com

jezioro-bodenskie-1.jpg

Lake Constance

Saksońska Szwajcarska, Niemcy - © Brate.com

saksonska-szwajcaria.jpg

Saxon Swiss

las-bawarski-1.jpg

Bavarian Forest

augsburg-1.jpg

Augsburg

celle-9.jpeg

Celle

hanower.jpg

Hanover

marburg.jpg

Marburg

regensburg-1.jpg

Regensburg

schmalkalden-1.jpg

Schmalkalden

weimar.jpg

Weimar

brema-1.jpg

Bremen

poczdam.jpg

Potsdam

alsfeld.jpg

Alsfeld

dinkelsbuhl-1.jpg

Dinkelsbuhl

gorlitz-1.jpg

Gorlitz

bad-wimpfen.jpg

Bad Wimpfen

baden-baden-1.jpg

Baden Baden

bonn-9.jpg

Bonn

hainich-3.jpeg

Hainich

<p>Dresden delights all year round, but the city&#39;s distinctive character is enhanced by the three largest and regularly held fairs: the autumn Herbstmarkt, the spring Frühjahrsmarkt and the Christmas Striezelmark. This is a great opportunity to <strong>try local delicacies.</strong> The stalls serve crispy bratwurst with mustard and pickled cucumbers, quarkkäulchen, i.e. pan-fried pancakes made of dough and cottage cheese, potato salads, strudel and gingerbread. And all this <strong>with the best German beer.</strong></p>

When to go to Dresden?

<p>The best way to explore the historic part of Dresden <strong>is on foot.</strong> Two days are enough to see most of the monuments without rushing. </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno-4.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Dresden" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Dresden, Germany - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> If <strong>you only have a few hours to get to know the Saxon capital, skip visiting museums</strong> . Choose to walk without a specific destination and wander around the restored old town. Thanks to this, you will feel the atmosphere of the city and decide whether you like it enough to come back here for longer.</p><h3> Zwinger Palace</h3><p> A true <strong>work of architectural art of the Baroque era</strong> . The palace complex, commissioned by Augustus II the Strong, was intended to dazzle and delight. The most lavish balls and the most lavish receptions were held here, and the most distinguished royal guests and the most important diplomats were received. </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno-1.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Dresden" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Zwinger, Dresden, Germany - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Like most of Dresden&#39;s monuments, the Zwinger burned down almost completely in 1945. Today, the restored pavilions house <strong>interesting museums and galleries</strong> (including the Old Masters Painting Gallery, the Porcelain Museum, the Playing Clocks Pavilion and the Mathematical and Physical Salon). It is also worth taking a moment to walk around <strong>the palace courtyard and find a few Polish accents and symbols</strong> related to Augustus II the Strong. For example, on the facade of the Embankment Pavilion you can see the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the monogram of King Augustus II, and on the top of the Crown Gate a Polish eagle and a royal crown.</p><h3> Frauenkirche church </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno-6.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Dresden" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Frauenkirche, Dresden, Germany - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The Church of Our Lady located in the New Market Square (Neumarkt) in Dresden, or rather its ruins remaining after Allied bombing, has been <strong>a symbol and warning against the consequences of war for over 40 years.</strong> The reconstruction of the building began on the initiative of the residents of Dresden only in 1989. The surviving stones became a very important element of the new structure, each of which was cleaned of soot and ash and matched to the new façade. Thanks to this, <strong>the Frauenkirche gained its characteristic appearance</strong> , which consists of a mosaic of darker and light elements.</p><h3> Prince&#39;s procession</h3><p> <strong>The world&#39;s largest ceramic wall painting.</strong> The painting was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries on approximately 25,000 Meissen porcelain tiles and is located on one of the walls of the building separating the former courtyard of the royal residence complex. It is <strong>the only wall that survived the bombing</strong> . After the raids, only 223 tiles required renovation. </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno-fürstenzug.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Fürstenzug Dresden" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Fürstenzug, Dresden, Germany - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The princely procession commemorates the 800-year history of the Wettin dynasty rulers who ruled Saxony in the years 1123–1918. The painting depicts 94 people, including 35 rulers riding on horseback and a crowd of scientists, artists, craftsmen, soldiers, children and peasants on foot.</p><h3> Dresden Dairy</h3><p> The dairy was established in 1880 on <strong>the initiative of farmer Paul Gustav Pfund Leander</strong> . Instead of delivering milk from the farm, the enterprising farmer decided to move his business to the center of Dresden. In the dairy you could not only get milk straight from the cow, but also watch the milking, straining and cooling process.</p><p> Today, in the historic building you can buy milk, cheese, milk-based sweets, as well as soaps and various cosmetics. But even if you decide not to go shopping, it is worth coming here to see with your own eyes <strong>the impressive interior of the dairy, lined with richly decorated tiles in the Neo-Renaissance style.</strong> Thanks to these decorations, the building entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as <strong>the most beautiful dairy in the world</strong> .</p><h3> Brühl Terraces </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno-2.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Dresden" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Brühl Terraces, Dresden, Germany - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Brühl&#39;s Terraces is <strong>a wide walking promenade on the right side of the Elbe</strong> and a favorite meeting place for locals. Here they meet for a beer after work, go for walks and ride bikes, and in the summer they sunbathe on the grass by the river and organize family picnics. The terraces are also <strong>an extremely picturesque viewpoint</strong> from which you can clearly see the entire panorama of the Old Town and the famous Augustus Bridge.</p><h3> Nueustadt district </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno-10.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Dresden" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Nueustadt, Dresden, Germany - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The most alternative, colorful and multicultural district of the city. There is <strong>a Kunsthofpassage here, i.e. the so-called Artistic Courtyards Passage.</strong> These are five adjacent, thematically decorated courtyards between Görlitzer Strasse 23/25 and Alaunstrasse 70. The passage is full of <strong>original shops, galleries, atmospheric pubs and restaurants with exotic menus.</strong> The most famous building called the &quot;playing house&quot; can be recognized by its blue facade with gutters and funnels resembling tubes and trumpets. This strange structure apparently plays during the rain.</p>

Dresden monuments

<p>Dresden nights are full of life. The choice of places to party is really wide, and <strong>discos last until the early morning hours</strong> , and not only on weekends. If dancing on the dance floor isn&#39;t your thing, you can spend the evening in one <strong>of the many pubs and cocktail bars on the right bank of the Elbe.</strong></p><p> In summer, the most popular places are all kinds of beer gardens, pubs with outdoor grills and nightclubs where you can party even on the roofs.</p><h3> Katy&#39;s Garage</h3><p> An alternative student club located <strong>in a former car repair shop.</strong> The atmospheric decor includes old bus seats, tables built into damaged motorcycles, tire parts and a Mini-Cooper on the roof. From April to October, Katy&#39;s opens its <strong>iconic beer garden</strong> <strong>and grill</strong> popular with both tourists and locals (Alaunstraße 48).</p><h3> Louisengarten</h3><p> Beer garden with atmosphere. A favorite place for locals, <strong>very diverse guests, friendly atmosphere.</strong> Beer dominates the tables in summer, mulled wine in winter. 5 Euro deposit for mugs and glasses (Louisenstraße 43).</p><h3> Lebowski Bar</h3><p> The perfect bar for all fans of the Coen brothers&#39; film. Open every day, relaxed atmosphere and regulars at the tables. Here they serve <strong>the best</strong> <strong><em>white Russian</em></strong> <strong>in town</strong> (Görlitzer Str. 5).</p><h3> Red Rooster</h3><p> A real <strong>old pub with atmosphere</strong> . A place where you can still smoke inside. We offer a wide selection of beer and whiskey. It is also worth going here for an exceptionally tasty roast goose (Rähnitzgasse 10).</p><h3> Downtown Dresden Nightclub</h3><p> One of <strong>the most popular clubs in the city.</strong> Three rooms where parties with various music are held simultaneously. On the main dance floor, the speakers mainly play disco hits from the 70s and 80s (Katharinenstraße 11-13).</p><h3> My house</h3><p> Bar on the ground floor, club on the first floor and summer lounge on the roof. <strong>In the club you can party until the morning, but only with house music.</strong> More varied medleys are played in the bar (Erfurter Str. 12).</p><h3> Blue note</h3><p> The best <strong>jazz concerts,</strong> friendly atmosphere and friendly service. The club and bar are open every day from 8:00 p.m., <strong>concerts start at 9:30 p.m.</strong> (Görlitzer Str. 2B).</p><h3> Kiezklub</h3><p> A combination of club and bar. You can dance, talk over a beer or a colorful drink. Relaxed <strong>atmosphere and parties until early morning hours</strong> several times a week. (Louisenstraße 55).</p><h3> Karl May Bar</h3><p> <strong>An elegant cocktail bar</strong> for a special evening. Classic decor, oak floors and leather armchairs. Rather expensive (Kleine Brüdergasse 5-3).</p><h3> Pinta Cocktailbar</h3><p> The oldest cocktail bar in the heart of Dresden. Excellent bartenders often propose <strong>unique blends according to their own recipes</strong> (Louisenstraße 49).</p><h3> Habibi Shisha Lounge Restaurant &amp; Cocktail Bar</h3><p> A classic <strong>shisha bar, one of the most popular in the city.</strong> Stylish, oriental decor, cozy atmosphere and friendly service. In addition to shisha, delicious Lebanese cuisine is served. The garden is open in summer (Martin-Luther-Straße 37).</p>

Nightlife in Dresden

<p>Looking at the panorama of historic Dresden, it is hard to believe that the Allied bombing almost razed this part of the city to the ground. On the night of February 13-14, 1945, British planes appeared in the sky, dropping hundreds of thousands of incendiary and demolition bombs on historic buildings. <strong>Dresden is in a sea of fire.</strong> Only ruins remain of the burning baroque churches, tenement houses and palace pavilions. </p><div id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 500px;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/niemcy/drezno/drezno.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Dresden" width="500" height="326"><p class="caption"> Dresden, Germany - © Brate</p></div><p> Today, Dresden is one of the most beautiful <a href="https://brate.com/europe/germany/">German cities</a> . In addition to <strong>the charming old town, reconstructed down to the smallest detail</strong> on the basis of pre-war paintings, plans and notes, it is worth coming here for <strong>interesting galleries and museums</strong> , an alternative district with colorful houses and <strong>a varied nightlife</strong> .</p><h2> For whom?</h2><p> Dresden is a great weekend getaway idea for anyone <strong>interested in history and sightseeing.</strong></p>

drezno-fürstenzug.jpeg

drezno-9.jpg

drezno-8.jpg

drezno-7.jpg

drezno-6.jpg

drezno-5.jpg

drezno-4.jpg

drezno-3.jpg

drezno-2.jpg

drezno-11.jpg

drezno-10.jpg

drezno-1.jpg

Germany_Central_East

maritim_hotel_dresden-34888494.jpg

Every time I am in Dresden I stay in this hotel. It will appeal not only to people going there on a business trip, but also to tourists. It is located in the very center of the city, so all attractions are nearby. It may not be impressive from the outside, but inside it offers a very high standard. Breakfasts are pure poetry. I don&#39;t think they feed so well anywhere in Germany.

Maritim Hotel Dresden

star_g_hotel_premium_dresden-268426715.jpg

This hotel is located on the Altmarkt square, in the very center of Dresden. Thanks to this, I could easily explore the city on foot. Parking is available for an additional fee, unfortunately quite high. Great breakfasts, in the form of a buffet with a really huge selection of products. The room wasn&#39;t too big, but it was enough for one person.

Star G Hotel Premium Dresden

hyperion_hotel_dresden_am_schloss-100605544.jpg

In my humble opinion, this is one of the nicest hotels in Dresden. Mainly because it is located right next to the castle and offers beautiful, highly designer interiors. There is an underground parking lot. The price included an excellent breakfast with aromatic coffee. The room was clean, large, nicely arranged.

Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss

hotel_taschenbergpalais_kempinski-234683844.jpg

Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski turned out to be an excellent choice. And it fully deserves its five stars. Right next to it there is a castle and several other city attractions. The hotels have a great restaurant and luxury shops. The high price included a very tasty breakfast. The room 100% met my expectations.

Europe

South America

North America

Africa

Asia

Dresden

For whom?

Gallery

Recommended accomodations

Maritim Hotel Dresden

Star G Hotel Premium Dresden

Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss

Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski

Read more