City Guide Dresden, Germany

The hidden side of Dresden.

Particularily good if you are there when the christmas market is on but if you're a history buff there is plenty to fascinate you here. The new side of Dresden is all about alternaive fashion with shops you can get lost in for hours. Don't forget to climb the tower at the Frauenkirche for the best view and its well worth getting a ferry across the river especially on a good weather day.

Insider Tip:Get your photo taken in one of the photo booths in the new side. It's an original souvenir. Watch out though you only get one chance and the four shots are in quick succession. Don't miss having an enormous Pizza for €4 in the new town either. Your Hostel will be able to direct you to the restaurant.

Beautiful

They say the city got completely destroyed after WWII, but the restored buildings look incredible and walking those beautiful streets while listening to street performers play the violin or sing opera is a wonderful experience.

Go for Dresden

beautiful city, nice architecture and plenty of things to see and do. Visit the center with all the sights there and don't forget Neustadt, the most lively neighborhood.

Insider Tip:pay a visit at the Glaesserne Manufaktur: the trendy factory of VW.

Dresden - Not to be Missed!

Dresden was a great surprise on our journey. A one-night stay-over on our way to Prague became a three-night mini break, so charmed we were by the city. The old-town has a variety of shopping outlets, restaurants and museums to cater to the tastes of any traveler or tourist. Walking through the old buildings and gardens alongside the river is like going to a museum in itself. Cross the bridge into the new-town to find dozens of bars and clubs. Dresden is a real gem not on most itineraries.

Insider Tip:Try the kebabs here, I would say they are just as good if not better than the ones you can find in Berlin. Ask a local bartender to direct you to a small underground club, I forget the name but it's near a beer-garden in the old town, you go in through a doorway, take a left down some stairs into a room that's tiny with a smokers section on one side. Well worth a visit if you love small places with a lot of character/characters.

Love Dresden !

Was last here 32 yrs ago when restoration was not complete from the WWII bombings. Its wonderful to see the city center as it should be !