What to see in Dresde
Brühl’s Terrace: the ‘Balcony of Europe’ commanding views of Dresden
Goethe was enchanted by the atmosphere and the views of this walkway along the Elbe River that will take you back to the baroque splendor of old Saxony.
Things to see in Dresden: the city's Baroque splendour that rose from the ashes
The capital of Saxony is impressive with its beautiful monuments, meticulously reconstructed after it was destroyed in World War II, and iconic Baroque architecture such as the Frauenkirche and Zwinger Palace.
Frauenkirche Dresden: the great stone dome symbolising the city’s resilience
Reborn after 50 years in ruins due to bombing during World War II, this Baroque church is the emblem of the Saxon capital and offers unbeatable views from the top of its magnificent dome.
Things to see in Leipzig, the most cultural and vibrant city in Saxony
The city famous for Bach and Goethe combines an interesting historical heritage with a youthful creative and cultural scene that began with the 'Peaceful Revolution' that challenged communism and is felt in the Plagwitz neighbourhood.
Meißen: the charming town of “white gold” on the river Elbe
The birthplace of Saxony boasts historical treasures such as Albrechtsburg, Germany's oldest castle, and the Meißen State Porcelain Factory, where porcelain began to be made in Europe 300 years ago.
Christmas in Dresden, the European capital of the festive spirit
Nowhere is the European spirit of the Christmas season felt more strongly than at the Striezelmarkt, the oldest Christmas market in Germany and probably the world.
Saxon Switzerland National Park: the landscape that enchanted German Romantic painters
Hiking the famous Malerweg or “Painters’ Way” will make you feel like the famous wanderer on the sea of clouds in Caspar David Friedrich's painting.
Görlitz: the unique German film city on the Polish border
Some are beginning to call this charming border town, which has been the setting for several blockbusters and was untouched by World War II, ‘Görliwood’.
Zwinger Palace: a journey into Dresden's baroque splendour
This impressive 18th-century palace complex was reborn like a phoenix to become a leading museum globally thanks to its valuable Old Masters Gallery and its Porcelain Collection, among the largest in the world.
Semperoper: Dresden's Neo-Renaissance jewel twice resurrected
The opera house, where great composers such as Wagner and Strauss premièred their masterpieces, tells an astonishing story of survival that is linked to the city's destiny of splendour and tragedy.
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