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CITY GUIDE DRESDEN General Information, Culture and Recreation, Eating and Drinking, Accommodation Tips and 颅information for your stay

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CONTENTS

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Basic facts, arrival and tips for your stay Sights, museums, galleries, shops and events

23 Eating and Drinking

Restaurants, bars and cafés

35 Accommodation

Hotels and guesthouses

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Hotel Chart City Maps Public Transport Linetable Important Phone Numbers

Cover picture: View from Brühl’s Terrace onto the dome of the Academy of Fine Arts with the golden statue of the “Fama”, the Roman goddess of fame and gossip. In the background the top of the Frauenkirche. (Photo: Dietrich) MAXITY CITY GUIDE ­DRESDEN, 2012 Edition Issue number 11

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Dresden Basic facts • Size: 328.31 km² • Inhabitants: 524,233 • Capital of the Free State of Saxony • Fourth largest city in Germany • 62 % green spaces and wooded areas • Length of the Elbe within the borders of the city: 30 km • More than 25 fountains • 13,000 cultural monuments • Theatres: 36 • Museums: 44 • Length of the city borders: 139.65 km

• Elbe bridges in the city: 9 • Geographical location: 51° 02’ 55’’ north, 13° 44’ 29’’ east • Highest point: 383 m above sea level • Lowest point: 101 m above sea level • Climate: transition area between ­temperate and continental climate • Temperatures: summer 22–23 ºC on average, winter 2–3 ºC on average • Rainfall distributed evenly throughout the year.

• Approx. 9.8 million visitors/year

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Traffic Links and Arrival How to get there Aviation The airport is located nine kilometres to the north of the city centre.

There are very good non-stop services between Dresden and airports in Germany (Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart, Hamburg), Switzerland (Basle, Zurich), Great Britain (London Heathrow) and Russia (Moscow Sheremetyevo).

The airport is directly accessible by car and by public transport.

A taxi ride to the city centre takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the time of day, and costs 16 to 20 Euros.

The S-Bahn line no. 2 connects the airport with Dresden-Neustadt station (approx. 15 min.) and Dresden main station (approx. 22 min.).

Railways Dresden has two intercity train stations – Dresden main station and Dresden Neustadt station – and is connected to all major German cities via the ICE and EC/IC Deutsche Bahn network. Aarhus, Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Vienna and Zurich are directly accessible on an international level. The Eurostar makes connections to Great Britain possible through the Channel Tunnel via Paris or Brussels. www.dresdeninformation.com

Hamburg Berlin

GERMANY Dresden Cologne

Munich

Road traffic Dresden can be reached easily by car via the motorways A4 (Cologne– Eisenach–Chemnitz), A 13 (Rostock– Berlin) and A 17 (Prague). The city is also connected to the transport network via the main roads B6, B97, B170, B172 and B173.

Bus lines provide a fast, inexpensive direct connection between Dresden and major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Vienna and Prague.

Most buses go several times a day, depending on the line, with stops at various points along the route.

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Tips for Your Stay Specific local features phone. The final price consists of a base price and a kilometre rate.

Money The legal tender in Germany is the Euro. In addition to bureaux de change, all major banks can be found in the city, with numerous branches.

Cash machines are available outside opening hours.

Tips Service and VAT are generally included in the prices. However, in many service sectors tips are traditionally given. 10 percent is usual, with the amount depending on the level of satisfaction with the service provided.

Taxi It is not usual for taxis to be hailed whilst driving. Instead, you can find a number of taxi ranks in the city.

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Opening hours In Dresden, shops in the city centre are usually open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. Large supermarkets and shopping centres open until 10 pm, in some cases.

Most shops are closed on Sundays, with the exception of bakeries, train stations and petrol stations.

Public transport Dresden has a well-developed public transport system. You can buy tickets at stops, on the transport and at service points. Random ticket checks take place – travelling without a valid ticket is punished with a fine.

There is also an S-Bahn network in Dresden and the surrounding area.

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SIGHTS, MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, SHOPS AND EVENTS

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Places of Interest A brief overview of some must-see sights

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Academy of Fine Arts, Lipsius building Built 1891–94; College of Fine Arts Brühlsche Terrasse (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”)

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Baroque Quarter Faithfully restored Baroque townhouses with fine inner courtyards and the “Craft-Art Passages” Königstraße/Hauptstraße (Tram Nos. 4/9 to “Neustädter Markt” or Tram Nos. 3/6/7/8/11 to “Albertplatz”)

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Blue Wonder Bridge Ironwork construction built 1891–1893, connecting the quarters Blasewitz und Loschwitz (Tram Nos. 6/12 or Bus Nos. 61/62/63/65 to “Schillerplatz”)

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Cathedral Built 1738–54 by Gaetano Chiaveri; largest church in Saxony; Cathedral of the Dresden-Meißen Diocese since 1980 Schlossplatz (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

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Frauenkirche Monumental culmination of Protestant church architecture; built 1726–43; official reconsecration in 2005 Neumarkt (Tram Nos. 1/2/4 to “Altmarkt”)

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Golden Horseman Famous statue of August II; one of the town’s landmarks Hauptstraße (Tram Nos. 4/9 to “Neustädter Markt”)

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Japanese Palace “Porcelain-Castle” of August II.; built in 1715 as Dutch Palace; between 1727 and 1737 the roof has been modelled in the style of Japanese architecture Palaisplatz 11 (Tram Nos. 4/9 to “Palaisplatz”)

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New Synagogue Official reconsecration in 2001; built on the site of the Semper synagogue destroyed in 1938 Am Hasenberg 1 (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”)

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Procession of Princes Mural painted on tiles of Meissen® porcelain; 101 metres long Augustusstraße (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

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Riverside Palaces Albrechtsberg Palace, Lingner Palace, Eckberg Palace; built in the middle of the 19th century Bautzner Straße 130, 132, 134 (Tram No. 11 to “Schloss Albrechtsberg”)

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Royal Palace Built in the late 15th century; destroyed in 1945; reconstructed as a museum complex Schlossplatz (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

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Semper Opera House Built 1838–41 by Gottfried Semper; reopened in 1985 Theaterplatz (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

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State House Baroque building from the 18th Century, houses the Dresden Municipal Museum and Municipal Gallery Wilsdruffer Straße/Landhausstraße (Tram Nos. 1/2/3/4/7/12 or Bus Nos. 75/62 to “Pirnaischer Platz”)

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Yenidze Built in 1907 in the Neo-Oriental style as a tobacco factory Weißeritzstraße/Magdeburger Straße (Tram Nos. 1/2/6/10 or Bus No. 75 to “Bahnhof Mitte”)

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Zwinger Built 1710–1728; most perfect example of Baroque architecture in Germany (Tram Nos. 1/2/4/6/8/9/11/12 or Bus Nos. 62/75/94 to “Postplatz”)

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The Modern Art Gallery in the Lipsius building focuses on special exhibitions of contemporary art. (Photo: Dietrich)

Baroque Inheritance and Creative Development Dresden dedicated to art The reputation that precedes Dresden throughout the world is significantly based on the rich artistic tradition of the Saxon capital. The baroque splendour that once made Dresden one of the most beautiful cities in Europe is important for the image and charisma of the city.

After its almost complete destruction in the second world war, its decline and deformation in the GDR period and, last but not least, the devastating flood in 2002, Dresden is now largely renovated and has found a way back to its former glory. www.dresdeninformation.com

Dresden, the city of art Dresden is known as the “Florence on the Elbe” for a reason. Its location and its architecture, but, in particular, its extraordinary art collections are responsible for this name.

Augustus the Strong, a passionate art enthusiast, shaped Dresden as an art metropolis of European standing. With the opening of the picture gallery designed by Gott­fried Semper in 1854, Dresden achieved the status of an important exhibition location, after the Alte Pinakothek in Munich and the Altes Museum 9

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Raffael (Raffaelo Santi), “Sistine Madonna”, Old Mas­ ters Picture Gallery Dresden (Photo: SKD/Estel/Klut)

in Berlin, at a very early stage. The Old Masters Picture Gallery in the Semper Building is still the highlight of a rich museum landscape comprising more than 50 museums of all thematic areas. With works by Giorgione, Tizian, Corregio, Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt and Vermeer, the picture gallery is one of the worlds leading collections.

500 years of the Sistine Madonna The famous painting Sistine Madonna by Raphael, in particular, attracts countless visitors every year. On the occasion of its 500th anniversary in 2012 the Dresden State Art Collections dedicates a special exhibition to it. Therein, the history of 10

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the painting – which is primarily famous due to the chubby-cheeked cherubs in the lower part of the picture – will be covered. Once an altar piece for the newly built Church of San Sisto in Piacenza, commissioned by Pope Julius II, the picture became an icon of popular culture.

The angels at the feet of the Madonna emancipated themselves from the rest of the picture and achieved international fame. Whether mugs, posters or key chains – there is an incredible number of items with the angels printed on them. However, few know the fact that these worldfamous figures have their home in Dresden. This could change with the special exhibition in 2012.

Gerhard Richter anniversary The anniversary of the Sistine Madonna is not the only one being celebrated by the city of Dresden in 2012. Gerhard Richter, one of the most important contemporary artists and a son of the city of Dresden is celebrating his 80th birthday. The Gerhard Richter archives are focussing on his work with the anniversary exhibition “ATLAS” in the Modern Art Gallery in the Lipsius building. Approximately 800 framed boards with more than 15,000 photographs, newspaper extracts, sketches and designs from Richters studio work in the early 1960s will be displayed.

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New art in Dresden Gerhard Richter is just one example to illustrate that Dresden, alongside its reputation as “the Florence on the Elbe”, is a starting point of important impetuses to the development of art. Dresden contrasts the Ostrale exhibition of contemporary art, which has established itself as an international art festival since 2007, with the baroque tradition of the city. Aiming to present the entire range of contemporary art, the Ostrale invites national and international artists every year.

A further highlight of contemporary art in Dresden is the open air project White Fortress at and on the Zwinger pond. The show is per-

formed by the St. Petersburg dance theatre Derevo, which has been permanently based in Hellerau, the European centre of the arts, since 2003. The centre focuses on contemporary dance and music, but also on modern theatre and visual arts. At the beginning of the 20th century, Hellerau was regarded as a “laboratory of modernity”. After its decline due to war, today it is on the brink to becoming one of the most important centres of the contemporary arts in Germany and Europe once again.

From September, the exhibition “Criticism Makes Art” is dedicated to the influential art critic, Will Groh­ mann, whose name is closely linked

Gerhard Richter, Tante Marianne, 1965 (Photo: Sotheby’s London)

“Ostrale bench” in front of the Frauenkirche.

(Photo: Ostrale/Göbel)

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to those of artists such as Kirchner, Klee, Kandinsky or Schmidt-Rottluff.

Another museum that has long been closed for restoration re­opens in autumn 2012: the famous Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments in the Zwinger features new exhibition rooms and a modern presentation.

Place of ideas The wide range of attractions in Dresden is rooted in a strong tradition of art and cultural wealth in the city. Dresden has proved to be a fruitful place for innovation and ideas. Not only the city centre, filled with art history, but also the surrounding areas, the countryside

along the Elbe, used to be a source of inspiration for artists. Caspar David Fried­rich, the well-known artist of the Romantic period, is just one example.

The city’s creative potential continuously brings forth new creative currents and developments. Indicative of this is the flourishing niche culture in the Dresden Neustadt quarter. Scores of galleries, cultural centres, cabaret stages, studios, alternative projects, clubs and bars can be found there.

Tradition and innovation The question of the influence of the baroque inheritance is highly relevant, especially from the perspec-

The lively Dresden Neustadt quarter is bursting with creativity. Many small shops and galleries, a particularly young population and a colourful nightlife characterise the quarter. (Photo: Dietrich)

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tive of contemporary movements.

Roots in tradition may equally be a curse and a blessing for the development of the city. Dresden is inseparably entangled with its history, but disentanglement seems necessary for progress.

The Bundeswehr Museum of Military History, reopened in 2011, is a perfect example of this. Redesigned by Jewish-American architect Daniel Libeskind, a concretesteel wedge cuts through the historic building, visualising the struggles of the past, but also allowing an opening for engagement with history and future development.

The Museum of Military History has been reopened in late 2011.  (Photo: MHM/Ingrid Meier)

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Selected Picture Galleries and Museums Historic and New Green Vault Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.skd.museum

Old Masters Picture Gallery Semper Building at Zwinger Palace Theaterplatz 1 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.skd.museum

New Masters Picture Gallery Albertinum, entrances Brühlsche Terrasse and Georg-Treu-Platz (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”) www.skd.museum

Cabinet of Prints, Drawings and Photographs Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.skd.museum

Porcelain Collection Zwinger Palace, entrance Glockenspielpavillon (Tram nos. 1/2/4/8/9/11/12, Bus Nos. 62/75/94 to “Postplatz”) www.skd.museum

Sculpture Collection

Dresden Municipal Museum and Municipal Gallery and Art Collection Wilsdruffer Straße 2, entrance Landhausstr.

(Tram Nos. 1/2/3/4/7/12, Bus No. 62/75 to “Pirnaischer Platz”) www.museen-dresden.de

Kügelgenhaus – Museum of Dresden Romanticism Hauptstraße 13 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Neustädter Markt”) www.museen-dresden.de

German Hygiene Museum Lingnerplatz 1 (Tram Nos. 10/13 to “Großer Garten/Deutsches Hygiene-Museum”) www.dhmd.de

Dresden Transport Museum Johanneum, Augustusstraße 1 (Tram Nos. 1/2/4 to “Altmarkt”) www.verkehrsmuseum-dresden.de

Federal Army Museum of Military History Olbrichtplatz 2 (Tram Nos. 7/8, Bus No. 91 to “Stauffenbergallee/Militärhistor. Museum”) www.mhmbundeswehr.de

Albertinum, entrances Brühlsche Terrasse and Georg-Treu-Platz (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”) www.skd.museum

Erich Kästner Museum

Coin Cabinet

Museum of Technology and Industry

Antonstraße 1 (Tram Nos. 3/6/7/8/11 to “Albertplatz”) www.erich-kaestner-museum.de

Royal Palace, Hausmannsturm (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.skd.museum

Junghansstraße 1–3 (Tram Nos. 4/10, Bus No. 61 to “Pohlandplatz”) www.museen-dresden.de

Armoury / Turkish Chamber

Schiller Pavilion

Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.skd.museum 14

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Schillerstraße 19 (Bus Nos. 61/63/84 to “Körnerplatz”) www.museum-dresden.de

museen der stadt dresden stadtmuseum dresden

a unique st채dtische galerie dresden interplay technische sammlungen dresden of art, history, literature, music and technology. carl-maria-von-weber-museum

heimat- und palitzsch-museum prohlis kraszewski-museum

k체gelgenhaus museum der dresdner romantik schillerh채uschen

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Selected Events and Festivals 2012 05/11/2011 – 26/02/2012

12–20/05/2012

Exhibition “Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel”

www.staatsoperette-dresden.de

www.schloesserland-sachsen.de 20/01/2012

SemperOpernball www.semperopernball.de 23–26/02/2012

Erich-Kästner-Museumsfestival www.erich-kaestner-museum.de Feb–Oct 2012

Exhibition “Passion” www.dhmd.de 10/03/2012

Johann Strauss Festival 15–20/05/2012

International Dixieland Festival www.dixieland.de 18–20/05/2012

Karl May Festival Radebeul www.karl-may-fest.de 01/05/2012

Traditional Steam Ship Parade www.saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de 12/05/2012

1st Dresden Night of Theatres

Aschenbrödelball

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www.schloss-moritzburg.de

15/05–03/06/2012

03/03 and 12/03/2012

Dresden Music Festival

Dresdner Operngala

www.musikfestspiele.com

www.semperoper.de

22–24/06/2012

20–29/04/2012

Elbhangfest Riverside Festival

21st International Danceweek

www.elbhangfest.de

www.tanzwoche.de

15–17/06/2012

17–22/04/2012

Bunte Republik Neustadt

Dresden Film Festival – International Festival of Short Films

www.brn-plan.de

www.filmfest-dresden.de

Dresden Baroque Festival

26–29/04/2012

29/06–01/07/2012

www.barockfest-dresden.de

3rd European Guitar Award and Spring Festival

06/07/2012

www.hfmdd.de

www.dresden-wissenschaft.de

28/04/2012

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Long Night of Science 14/07/2012

Dresden Summer Night of Museums www.dresden.de/museumsnacht

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Photo: DMG/Dittrich

14/07/2012

01–13/10/2012

www.dresdner-schloessernacht.de

www.hellerau.org

Dresden Night of Palaces

TonLagen Music Festival

from July 2012

October 2012

www.mhm.bundeswehr.de

www.unity-dresden-night.de

Exhibition “Stalingrad”

Unity Dresden Night

05–19/08/2012

12–21/10/2012

www.moritzburgfestival.de

www.schuetz-musikfest.de

Moritzburg Festival

Heinrich Schütz Music Festival

17–19/08/2012

01–11/11/2012

www.dresden.de/stadtfest

www.jazztage-dresden.de

Dresden City Festival

Jazztage Music Festival

August 2012

15–25/11/2012

www.bardinale.de

www.cynetart.de

Bardinale

Cynetart Festival

August 2012

24/11–24/12/2012

www.pillnitzer-schlossnacht.de

www.striezel-markt.de

Pillnitzer Schlossnacht

Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas Market

02–04/08/2012

01–08/12/2012

www.classicopenair-dresden.de

www.hellerau.org

Classic Open Air Dresden

Jugendchor Festival

13/07–16/09/2012

31/12/2012

www.ostrale.de

www.silvester-theaterplatz.de

Ostrale Art Exhibition October 2012

Pyro Games Fireworks Festival www.pyrogames.de

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Silvester Open Air All information subject to change.

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Selected stages and playhouses Dresden State Theatre

Hoftheater Dresden

Theaterstraße 2 (Tram Nos. 1/2/4/8/9/11/12, Bus Nos. 62/75/94 to “Postplatz”) www.staatsschauspiel-dresden.de

Hauptstraße 35, Dresden-Weißig (Bus No. 61 to “Südstraße”) www.hoftheater-dresden.com

Dresden State Theatre “Kleines Haus”

Pirnaer Landstraße 131 (Tram Nos. 2/6 to “Altleuben”) www.staatsoperette-dresden.de

Glacisstraße 28 (Tram Nos. 3/6/7/8/11 to “Albertplatz”) www.staatsschauspiel-dresden.de

Komödie Dresden (Dresden Comedy House) Freiberger Straße 39 (Tram Nos. 7/10/12 to “Freiberger Str.”) www.komödie-dresden.de

Saxony’s Traveling Repertory Theater (Landesbühnen Sachsen)

Dresden State Operetta

Semper Opera House, Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden Theaterplatz (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.semperoper.de

Societätstheater An der Dreikönigskirche 1a (Tram Nos. 4/9 to “Neustädter Markt”) www.societaetstheater.de

Meißner Straße 152 (Tram No. 4 to “Landesbühnen Sachsen”) www.dresden-theater.de

Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

The Theaterkahn on the river Elbe also houses the Italian restaurant Kahnaletto. (Photo: DMG/Exß)

Theaterkahn, Dresdner Brett’l

Schloßstraße 2 (Tram Nos. 1/2/4 to “Altmarkt”) www.kulturpalast-dresden.de Terrassenufer (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) www.theaterkahn-dresden.de

“Alter Schlachthof” Gothaer Straße 11 (Tram Nos. 4/9 to “Alter Schlachthof”) www.alter-schlachthof.de

Festspielhaus Hellerau Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 56 (Tram No. 8 to “Festspielhaus Hellerau”) www.hellerau.org 18

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Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra In 2011, Michael Sanderling took over the orchestra as the Principal Conductor.

He is focussing on a series of concerts with the theme of love.

A journey through the history of music relating to this universal subject that has inspired composers over and over again.

The Dresden Philharmonic has a fine tradition of contrasting top international artists with young talents. This season, major artists, such as Bertrand de Billy, Katerina Karnéus, Dmitri Kitajenko, Michail Jurowski or Sir Roger Norrington, will once again be guest performers. The German premiere of Thomas Larcher’s piece “Red and Green”, a composition commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in 2011, will be a very special concert.

In addition to numerous performances of modern music, the orchestra is devoting itself to the rediscovery of Dresden’s music culture in the 1920s to early 1930s in its Dresden evenings in the Deutsches Hygiene

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Museum. The orchestra is also playing host to the works of Charlie Chaplin again. A quartet of short films by Charlie Chaplin is shown. The music for the film comes from the film music veteran Carl Davis; it is conducted – in the usual way – by Helmut Imig.

Markus Poschner shall continue his Beethoven series in his second year as the First Guest Conductor of the orchestra: symphonies No. 3, 7 and 8 are to follow, in combination with works of other composers that highlight the particular aspect of the revolutionary.

Schloßstraße 2 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 48 66-866 · Fax 48 66-353 www.dresdnerphilharmonie.de · ticket@dresdnerphilharmonie.de Mon – Fri 10 am – 7 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm www.dresdeninformation.com

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Dresden Zoo Distant worlds brought close! In the state capital of Saxony, discover the fourth oldest zoo in Germany with more than 2,000 animals of approx. 300 species. As part of the Großer Garten, only a few minutes away from the baroque city centre, Dresden Zoo offers a fascinating journey through the animal kingdom.

The zoo’s highlights include the walkthrough Lemur Island, the Africa House, the Lion and Caracal Ravine, the Zebra Enclosure and the

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new Prof. Brandes House with monkeys, sloths, tolypeutes and the visitors’ favourite: Max, the 4.50-metre-long saltwater crocodile. A new enclosure for snow leopards was built in 2011, featuring a generous outside area, lots of climbing trees and high sandstone rocks.

A visit to the zoo is an unforgettable experience for children. There is the underground zoo, a petting enclosure, seven playgrounds and the free performances of the zoo puppet show.

Tiergartenstraße 1 · 01219 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 47 80 60 · www.zoo-dresden.de opening times: from 1 Oct 2011: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, from 13 Feb 2012: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm, from 25 March 2012: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm, from 4 Oct 2012: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm 20 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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The Frauenkirche Shop Just a few steps from the impressive Church of Our Lady, at No. 3 Georg-Treu-Platz, a special shop offers the famous Frauenkirche wristwatches together with a great variety of other Frauenkirche souvenirs, e. g. DVDs, CDs, books, jewellery, accessories and pieces of art. The assortment relates to the church or its reconstruction – at the time the most exciting building project in the world. In addition, the shop informs visitors about the history and reconstruction of the church, about concerts, church services and prayers, about the ascent to the cupola and about the “Open Church”. On top of that, a free film presentation (30 minutes) enables guests to gain magnificent impressions of the reconstruction project either before or after their visit to the Frauenkirche.

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The Frauenkirche shop is the top address for information and products relating to Dresden Frauenkirche.

Working with the Frauenkirche Foundation and the fundraising association “Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Frauenkirche Dresden e. V.”, the shop helps to maintain and run master builder George Bähr’s unique church through its profits and the raising of donations.

Georg-Treu-Platz 3 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 656 06 83 · Fax 656 06 82 www.frauenkirche-shop.de · shop@frauenkirche-shop.de Mon – Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 11 am – 5 pm www.dresdeninformation.com

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Leliveld Schuhe is the exclusive shoe shop in the Dresden baroque district. As the first shop in Dresden for Italian ladies’ and men’s shoes, Aad & Katrin Leliveld present ele­ gant shoes created by top international designers. Leliveld Schuhe not only offers high fashion for ladies and gentlemen, but also, with the “Classics”, an excellent collection of comfortable, fashionable ladies’ shoes.

Königstraße 12 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 802 73 28 · Fax 802 73 28 www.leliveld-schuhe.de · leliveld@leliveld-schuhe.de open Mon – Fri 10 am – 7 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm

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Dresden 1900 Stories about the people of Dresden and their history in the Gründerzeit and Jugendstil eras come to life right next to the Frauenkirche. Entering the museum restaurant is like travelling back to the beginning of the 20th century.

Guests see the Postplatz square as it used to be around 1900 and are enchanted by “Helene”, Dresden’s oldest surviving electrical tram (1898). From the coachmen who delivered Radeberg beer to the first trams and traditional Saxon narrow-gauge railways – the “Dresden 1900” brings over 130 years of transport history to life.

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Rustic local delicacies, prepared by the chef to original recipes from 1900, come with stories about famous inventions, such as the paper coffee filter and the beer coaster, which triumphantly stormed the world from Dresden.

An der Frauenkirche 20 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 48 20 58 58 · Fax 48 20 58 56 www.dresden1900.de · buchung@dresden1900.de Mon – Sat 8 am – 1 am, Sun/public holidays 9 am – 12 midnight 24 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Kahnaletto Welcome aboard! Kahnaletto is a symbiosis of Italian cuisine, picturesque landscape and water, the elixir of life. The German word Kahn means boat, and Kahnaletto is the theatre boat on the River Elbe, a close neighbour of the Frauenkirche and other sights of Dresden.

The theatre carries its spectators away with amusing and dramatic pieces, while the boat’s name pays homage to the Italian painter Bernardo Bellotto, known as Canaletto, who created world-famous cityscapes of Dresden. The Kahnaletto restaurant with its boat bar stands for excellent gastronomy in an unmistakable setting. Lovers of Italian cuisine will be delighted,

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for the meals in the “Kahnaletto” restaurant range from opulent set menus to plain lunches.

While the theatre presents most delightful pieces of drama, music and cabaret, chef Peter Glöckner and restaurant manager Michael Schellnock are committed to presenting their guests with delightful dishes. The menu changes by the day, reflecting the cook’s great creativity as well as seasonal variations and influence brought back from Mediterranean countries. Experts will notice with pleasure that herbs are an important ingredient in the modern, fresh cooking practised here, and non-experts will realize what they have been missing.

Am Terrassenufer/Augustusbrücke · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 495 30 37 Fax 495 24 28 · www.kahnaletto.de · info@kahnaletto.de daily noon – 3 pm, 6 pm – midnight; Boat Bar: Tue – Sun 6 pm – 1 am www.dresdeninformation.com

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Kuppelrestaurant in der Yenidze The “Kuppelrestaurant in der Yenidze” (Dome Restaurant in the Yenidze) is located right underneath a huge and colourful glass dome, which is one of Dresden’s most exotic tourist attractions.

Towering over the city, the dome restaurant offers an unique panoramic view of Dresden and is an attraction for visitors from both near and afar.

art of cooking, will certainly convince even the most demanding.

In summer, guests may sit outside in Dresden’s highest beer garden.

Parking is available in the courtyard and guests can obtain exit tokens in the restaurant.

The menu offers a small oriental section where feasts fit for harems and caliphs are offered. In addition, Saxon specialities and seasonal dishes from traditional German and international cuisine, prepared according to all the principles of the

Weißeritzstraße 3 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 49 05 99-0 · Fax 49 05 99-2 www.kuppelrestaurant.de daily 11 am – midnight 26 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Paulaner’s in the Taschenbergpalais This is the place to relax after a visit to the legendary Green Vault. This gastronomic treasure-trove is opposite the entrance to the treasury in the Royal Palace. Similarly, people like to meet at Paulaner’s before or after the opera – Semper’s masterpiece opera house is nearby, too.

They feel welcome in a cosy atmosphere with excellent beer and good plain cooking. This is the recipe for success which has made Paulaner’s a widely popular address in the historical old town of Dresden.

Apart from authentic Munich veal sausages and fried slices of meat loaf, the proven Bavarian classics, there are of course specialities such as braised knuckles of

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lamb, boiled round of beef or king prawns. Add to this the varying meals of the day, including fresh salads and light meals. An especially great temptation is the lengthy list of desserts.

Paulaner wheat beer is also served in the original vaulted beer cellar, which is very well suited for tourist parties. During the day, the ground floor restaurant is also very busy. Later in the day, one drops in at the bar where refreshing cocktails are mixed.

Cheers!

Taschenberg 3 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 496 01 74 · Fax 496 01 75 info@paulaners-dresden.de daily 11 am – 1 am www.dresdeninformation.com

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Radeberger Spezialausschank With its consecration, the Frauenkirche became the most prominent building in the historical old town again. After seeing it, impressions are best digested over a beer – in the Radeberger Spezialbieraus­ schank round the corner. Another famous neighbour is the Semper Opera House.

In the former bridge master’s house next to Brühl’s Terrace, four special tanks of shiny copper hold the golden yellow beer. One of the specialities is the Radeberger Zwickelbier, an unfiltrated, naturally cloudy Pilsner available nowhere else. Even famous statesmen do not miss out on this beer highlight: Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder are two of those who have clinked their glasses here. Guests sit in rooms imbued with history. What is

now the Radeberger Spezialbieraus­ schank was built as early as 1848.

Both locals and newcomers feel at home in the painstakingly restored sandstone vaults and e­ njoy whatever goes with beer, from Saxon potato soup or crispy knuckles of pork to Harz cheese. The highlight among all these mouth-watering delicacies are Saxon “Eierschecke” and “Quarkkeulchen”, one cold and one hot dessert made to traditional local recipes.

A staircase housed in glass leads up to the terrace, which commands a breathtaking view of the River Elbe and the Theaterplatz. Towering high above all this is the dome of the Frauenkirche.

Terrassenufer 1 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 484 86 60 · Fax 484 86 31 info@radeberger-spezialausschank.de daily 11 am – 1 am 28 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Schillergarten This thoroughly restored restaurant and café by the Blue Wonder bridge is a gem of Saxon gastronomy. The Art Nouveau elements, dark wood, sophisticated leather furniture and grand chandeliers of the interior indicate a famous French influence.

At the same time, many details speak of the history of the restaurant, which itself influenced the history of the districts of Loschwitz and Blasewitz. The Schillergarten came into existence as early as 1730.

The poet Friedrich Schiller, after whom it is named, was a regular.

Apart from Schillergarten specialities such as Saxon style Sauerbraten and other hearty dishes there is good plain cooking, enriched by seasonal food. And there is the in-house patisserie with a

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great variety of coffee specialities.

The local Feldschlößchen brewery has its Feldschlößchen-SpezialBier served in the Schillergarten.

A beer bottled specifically for the Schillergarten is the traditional Männel-Bier.

With its rooms and its breathtaking situation the Schillergarten is well suited for ceremonies, family celebrations and wedding parties.

In the summer, with the garden in full bloom, the beer garden is open, and guests enjoy the grand view of the River Elbe and the hill slopes of Loschwitz across the river. The Saxon steamer fleet has its landing stage next to the Schillergarten.

Schillerplatz 9 · D-01309 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 811 99-22 · Fax 811 99-23 www.schillergarten.de · info@schillergarten.de daily 11 pm – 1 am www.dresdeninformation.com

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Steiger am Landhaus

In keeping with the motto “beer enjoyment meets mining tradition”, the restaurant Steiger am Landhaus, only 100 metres away from the Frauenkirche, offers various kinds of beer in a unique mining-themed environment. In addition to light and dark beer on tap, guests find another special drinking experience in Altenberger Knappenfeuer, the original brandy of the miners. Fresh Saxon delicacies com-

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plement the varied range of drinks and spoil the palate, according to good old miners’ tradition. The largest restaurant in the centre of Dresden can accommodate a total of up to 420 people on two floors.

The ground floor is easily accessible and has sanitary facilities that are suitable for the disabled. In good weather, the spacious sun terrace with an additional 200 seats also invites guests to a pleasant stay.

Wilsdruffer Straße 4–6 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 48 28 97-0 · Fax 48 28 97-28 www.steiger-dresden.de · info@steiger-dresden.de open daily 10 am – 1 am 30 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Weber’s im Gewandhaus

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In the restaurant Weber’s eating is guaranteed to be a real culinary experience. Gourmets find a changing seasonal menu offering German and regional delicacies as well as local wine specialities. Historical accessories such as robes, old sewing machines and utensils lend Weber’s its unique atmosphere. In summer, the lovely, central terrace entices guests to stay just a while longer in the Weiße Gasse alleyway.

Ringstraße 1 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 49 49-0 · Fax 49 49-490 www.radissonblu.com/gewandhaushotel-dresden · info.dresden@radissonblu.com daily 5 pm – 11 pm

Schokoladenbar

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Some things don’t care in the slightest what your head thinks.

They find their way around its pros and cons and ifs and buts right into your stomach. Once there they spread warmth like rich, soothing yellows and send happiness hormones through your body. Sitting there, you will feel like closing your eyes and staying there forever. Just rely on your stomach!

Alaunstraße 68 · 01099 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 448 38 32 www.myspace.com/schokoladenbar · schokoladenbar@yahoo.de Mon – Fri from 2 pm, Sat/Sun from 1 pm www.dresdeninformation.com

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Restaurant Caroussel

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For years, the Michelin-starred restaurant with its chef, Dirk Schröer, has ranked amongst the best in Saxony. With perfect craftsmanship, he and his experienced team conjure up enjoyable creations from first class ingredients. The impressive range of wines with more than 400 items complements the delicious dishes. The elegant furnishing of the restaurant accentuates the contemporary, light and fresh cuisine.

Königstraße 14 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 80 03-0 · Fax 80 03-100 www.buelow-hotels.de · info.palais@buelow-hotels.de open Tue – Sat from 6.30 pm

Bülow’s Bistro

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In the bistro of the Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais, hotel guests and day visitors are served light German cuisine. Delicious dishes, artfully presented, are offered throughout the day. The selection extends from snacks to a varying lunch menu. You may also find the place perfect for a relaxed evening meal with business partners or friends.

Königstraße 14 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 80 03-0 · Fax 80 03-100 www.buelow-hotels.de · info.palais@buelow-hotels.de open daily 11.30 am – 11.30 pm 32

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Wohnzimmer

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Young waiters serve cold drinks on ice in stylishly curved glasses.

A hum of catchy electronic music comes from somewhere. The girl on the white Art Nouveau sofa over there smiles … It’s wonderful to be here – at home and in the Wohn­ zimmer (living room).

Tip: Thursday night is ladies’ night, women sip cocktails and long drinks at special prices (60 %).

Alaunstraße/Jordanstraße 27 · 01099 Dresden Tel +49 (0)351 563 59 56 · www.wohnzimmer-dresden.de Mon – Fri from 3 pm, Sat/Sun from 2 pm

Madness

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Whether the Madness is a bar or a small cosy-corner club ought to make no difference after 11 pm.

The Irish beer is cold, the cocktail is fruity and the cute DJ has his eyes closed in pleasure. Whether Indie pop, 60s soul or reggae – you drink, gossip, flirt, smile, and later even dance.

Louisenstraße 20 · 01099 Dresden www.madness-dresden.de Mon – Thu 7 pm – 3 am, Fri/Sat 7 pm – 5 am www.dresdeninformation.com

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Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais HHHHH

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The Hotel Bülow Palais is situated in the heart of Dresdens Baroque Quarter and is located directly on Königstraße. This exclusive hotel for bon vivants and lovers of an individual style offers, in addition to the Michelin-starred restaurant Caroussel, light German cuisine in Bülow’s Bistro, a cigar lounge, a day spa with saunas and a fitness area above the city’s roofs.

SR 115 – 215 € *

DR 135 – 235 € *

Königstraße 14 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 80 03-0 · Fax 80 03-100 www.buelow-palais.de · info.palais@buelow-hotels.de

Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel

SR from 135 €

DR from 146 €

The Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel is a centrally located Boutique Hotel in the Baroque Quarter. All of the ninety-seven rooms and suites are furnished in charming Biedermeier style, and most of them have an airpool bathtub. Sights such as the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the Semper Opera House are within walking distance. Guests can use the exclusive spa for free and relax in the sauna, the pool and the fitness room.

Ringstraße 1 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 49 49-0 · Fax 49 49-490 www.radissonblu.com/gewandhaushotel-dresden · info.dresden@radissonblu.com 36 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Hotel Bülow Residenz HHHH

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The Hotel Bülow Residenz is one of the oldest baroque manor houses in Saxony. Located in the heart of the brilliantly picturesque Baroque Quarter, the hotel offers contemporary service in a historical setting.

With noticeable attention to detail, the baroque romantic furnishing combines modern elements and selected antiques that characterise the unique flair of the hotel.

SR from 109 € *

DR from 109 € *

Rähnitzgasse 19 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 80 03-291 · Fax 80 03-290 www.buelow-residenz.de · info.residenz@buelow-hotels.de

The WESTIN Bellevue Dresden

SR from 99 € *

DR from 99 € *

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Situated right in the city centre, amid picturesque gardens by the riverside, the WESTIN Bellevue Hotel offers the view across the River Elbe onto the skyline of Dresden’s old city, which Bernardo Bellotto made famous. Whether for meetings or congresses, the banquet and conference centre provides the extraordinary for any requirement. The spa area with pool, sauna, solarium, gym, a beauty farm and a hairdresser, completes a perfect day of wellness.

Große Meissner Straße 15 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 805-0 · Fax 805-1609 www.westinbellevuedresden.com · hotelinfo@westin-bellevue.com www.dresdeninformation.com

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Dorint Hotel Dresden HHHH

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SR 94 – 149 € *

DR 99 – 154 € *

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The Dorint Hotel is situated at the heart of Dresden. The short distance to the historical old town makes it an ideal starting point to explore the city. The spa area, with a swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and massages, adds to the attractiveness of the fourstar hotel. Mediterranean cuisine is served in the à-la-carte restaurant “Die Brücke” and rustic dishes in the “Alt Dresden”. The lobby bar offers international cocktails.

Grunaer Straße 14 · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 49 15-0 · Fax 49 15-100 www.dorint.com · info.dresden@dorint.com

Hotel am Terrassenufer

SR 77 – 150 €

DR 99 – 170 €

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Thanks to the hotel’s situation in downtown Dresden, the sights, the trendy Neustadt and the shopping areas can be reached in just a few minutes. Located next to Brühl’s Terrace, the hotel commands a view of Dresden, known as Florence on the Elbe, with the steamboat fleet against the backdrop of the famous old town silhouette. WLAN is available in all guest rooms and public rooms of the non-smoking hotel. Also, the hotel has three modern meeting rooms.

Terrassenufer 12 · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 44 09-500 · Fax 44 09-600 www.hotel-terrassenufer.de · hat@hotel-terrassenufer.de 38 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Akademiehotel Dresden

SR 65 – 90 €

DR 80 – 110 €

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This seminar and conference hotel is located in the quiet and green north of Dresden on the edge of the Dresdner Heide forest. It has convenient traffic links to the city center, the airport and the motorway. Guests feel comfortable and relaxed in the 266 modern and well-appointed rooms. The hotel offers over 3,000 square meters of conference and exhibition space with modern meeting rooms for up to 230 people to ensure the success of seminars and events.

Königsbrücker Landstraße 2a · 01109 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 457 30-10 Fax 457 30-15 · www.akademiehotel-dresden.de · akademiehotel@dguv.de

ANDOR Hotel Europa HHH

SR 55 – 96 €

DR 65 – 115 €

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The “ANDOR Hotel Europa” is situated near the historical city centre and links conveniently to pub­ lic transport. Its 94 very spacious and well-appointed rooms are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, desk, lounge seat­ing, telephone, satellite TV, radio and mini bar. The in-house lobby bar is a cosy and inviting place. Free parking is available right in front of the hotel. Friendly staff and a 24-hour reception service are part of the hotel’s standard.

Strehlener Straße 20 · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 46 64-0 · Fax 46 64-100 www.andor-europa.de · mail@andor-europa.de www.dresdeninformation.com

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L Hotel Dresden Altstadt HHH S

SR 71 – 194 €

DR 93 – 219 €

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The L Hotel Dresden Altstadt is located right in the centre of the capital of Saxony. Thus, it is an attractive starting point for cultural trips through the Elbe metropolis, for city tourists and business travellers. 162 rooms with modern facilities leave nothing to be desired in terms of comfort and design.

A banquet service and modern conference rooms make the hotel an ideal place for individual occasions.

Magdeburger Straße 1a · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 486 70-0 · Fax 486 70-100 www.leonardo-hotels.com · info.lhotel@leonardo-hotels.com

ibis Hotels Dresden HH S

SR 65 – 105 €

DR 85 – 125 €

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The three ibis hotels – three times 306 modern, air-conditioned rooms – stand in the city centre, just five minutes walk from the main station, right on the shopping street, Prager Straße.

This makes them an ideal starting point for shopping, sightseeing on foot and outings to Dresden’s nice surroundings. Whether a sumptuous breakfast, a snack for lunch, a Saxon beer fresh from the tap and regional cuisine in the evening – the meals add to the hotel’s attractiveness.

Prager Straße · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 48 56-2000 · Fax 48 56-2999 www.ibis-dresden.de · reservierung@ibis-dresden.de 40 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Jugendgästehaus Dresden

SR 31 – 38.50 €

DR 42 – 57 €

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Just a short walk from the Dresden Zwinger is Germany’s third-largest youth hostel. Guests can choose from among 480 beds in single, two- and four-bed rooms, full board included.

The house is open all year round and offers not just accommodation but also tailored city tours, both general and themed. Whether an excursion to Pillnitz, to the Meißen vineyards or, around Christmas, to the Ore Mountains – the team of the Jugendgästehaus makes it possible.

Maternistraße 22 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 492 62-0 · Fax 492 62-99 www.jugendherberge-sachsen.de · jhdresden@djh.de

Aparthotel am Zwinger

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Welcome to Dresdens most beautiful guest house!

SR 55 – 70 € *

DR 70 – 90 € *

At the heart of Dresden, just a few minutes walk from the historical old town and the most important sights, the Aparthotel am Zwinger offers 45 stylish and individual rooms and apartments. Facilities include shower/WC, cable TV and free internet access. In addition, all apartments are equipped with a kitchenette.

Maxstraße 3–7 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 899 00-100 · Fax 899 00-170 www.aparthotel-zwinger.de · post@aparthotel-zwinger.de www.dresdeninformation.com

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Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais

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