Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Dresden

Dresden is a medium-sized city with compact Old Town, so most of the sites are an easy walk from the centrally-located accommodations we provide. Should you need to go a bit further, you can buy tickets from most central bus and trolley stops, service points, bus drivers, or machines aboard trolleys. You can also use the free VVO app for tickets. The S-Bahn (light rail) can also take you to the Saxon Switzerland upstream, or Meissen downstream. A single ticket is 2.40 EUR, a day pass is 6.

While possible as a long day trip from Berlin or Prague, Dresden makes for an ideal overnight destination. We recommend a guided tour in the morning, visiting a museum or gallery in the afternoon, then enjoying a romantic walk along the Elbe River in the evening. Dresden's memorable history, and the impressive architecture of the Frauenkirche and Zwinger Palace, and the art collections of the Albertinum and Dresden Castle across the street (home to Europe's largest treasure trove) can certainly fill a day.

As with other German cities, Dresden is very safe.

Weather-wise, spring and fall are best, but the city is a must-see for those fond of Christmas markets. Dresden is home to Germany's oldest such market, and is the original source of many traditional Christmas decorations and gifts, which draw visitors from across Germany, and the Czech Republic.

While Germany isn't the cash-only economy it used to be, it's still a very good idea to have cash on hand, especially if you're eating out. Avoid using the blue-and-yellow Euronet ATMs, and if an ATM asks if you want to be charged in Euros or your own currency, select Euros to avoid paying a useless fee. We recommend asking accommodations staff for recommended places to exchange money.