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

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General Information

Basic facts, arrival, sights, museums and events

19 Shopping and Recreation

Touring tips, shops and cultural conditions

31 Eating and Drinking Restaurants, bars and cafés

43 Accommodation

Hotels and guesthouses

52 City Maps and Map Point Numbers 56 Important Phone Numbers Cover picture: The Lipsius Building, between the Frauenkirche and the Brühlsche Terrasse. (Photo: Dietrich) MAXITY CITY GUIDE DRESDEN, 2013 Edition Issue number 12

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Did you know? Dresden – basic facts Dresden in figures ■■ Size: 328.31 km² ■■ Inhabitants: approx. 530,000 (2011) ■■ Capital of the Free State of Saxony ■■ Fourth largest city in Germany ■■ 62 % green spaces and wooded areas ■■ L ength of the Elbe within the borders of the city: 30 km ■■ More than 25 fountains ■■ 13,000 cultural monuments ■■ 36 theatres ■■ 44 museums ■■ Length of the city borders: 139.65 km ■■ 9 Elbe bridges in the city

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■■ 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 tem-

perate and continental climate ■■ Temperatures: summer 22–23 ºC on

average, winter 2–3 ºC on average History ■■ 1206: first recorded mention ■■ 13th century: Dresden Kreuzchor choir founded ■■ Since 1485: Saxon royal seat

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■■ 1548: Court orchestra founded, today

Dresden’s Saxon State Orchestra ■■ 1560: Kunstkammer art collections founded (since 2009: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden) ■■ 1870: Gewerbehausorchester founded (today Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra) ■■ Since 1990: Capital of Saxony ■■ 2004–2009 World Heritage site (Dresden Elbe Valley) City twinnings ■■ Since 1959: with Coventry, UK ■■ Since 1959: with Wroclaw, Poland ■■ Since 1961: with St. Petersburg, Russia ■■ Since 1967: with Skopje, Macedonia ■■ Since 1971: with Ostrava, Czech Republic

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■■ Since 1975: with Brazzaville,

Republic of Congo ■■ Since 1978: with Florence, Italy ■■ Since 1987: with Hamburg, Germany ■■ Since 1988: with Rotterdam,

Netherlands ■■ Since 1990 with Strasbourg, France ■■ Since 1991 with Salzburg, Austria ■■ Since 1992 with Columbus, USA ■■ Since 2009 with Hangzhou, China

Tourism ■■ Roughly 10 million visitors a year of whom 8.2 million stay for the day and 1.8 million stay overnight ■■ Souvenirs: Dresdner Stollen, Meissen® porcelain, Saxon wines and Ore Mountain folk art

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Traffic Links and Arrival How to get here By air 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.). By rail 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. 4

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By road 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.

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.

Taxi It is not usual for taxis to be hailed whilst driving. Instead, you can find a number of taxi ranks in the city. Taxis can also be requested by www.dresdeninformation.com

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

Brühl’s Terrace Also known as the Balcony of Europe, built 1739–48. Access to Kunstakademie and Albertinum art gallery. (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”)

Dresden Fortress Beneath Brühl’s terrace lie hidden remnants of the Renaissance, which visitors can explore on a tour. Georg-Treu-Platz (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”)

Frauenkirche Monumental culmination of Protestant church architecture; built 1726–43; official reconsecration in 2005 Neumarkt (Tram Nos. 1/2/4 to “Altmarkt”, Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

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

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”)

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

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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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”)

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”)

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”)

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

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

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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”)

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”)

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

Pillnitz Palace and Park Popular destination with Baroque park grounds and Museum of Decorative Arts. Schlossplatz (Bus No. 63 to “Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße”)

Hellerau Garden Suburb Founded in 1909 as the first German garden city. The houses, Festival Theatre and German Workshops are well worth a visit. (Tram No. 8 to “Festspielhaus Hellerau”)

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Colours of Dresden Picture galleries and museums

Old Masters Picture Gallery World-famous collection of paintings from the Italian Renaissance and by seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish artists. Semper Building at Zwinger Palace Theaterplatz 1 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

New Masters Picture Gallery / Sculpture Collection Art from Romanticism to today and sculptures from over five millennia. Albertinum, entrances at Brühlsche Terrasse and Georg-Treu-Platz (Tram Nos. 3/7 to “Synagoge”)

Historic and New Green Vaults Together, the two treasure vaults present over 4,000 masterpieces of gold, amber, ivory and bronze. Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

Cabinet of Prints, Drawings and Photographs One of the world’s most important art museums for drawings, prints and photography. Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

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Coin Cabinet Some 300,000 coins dating from ancient times to the present. Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

Armoury / Turkish Chamber Collection of valuable weapons and costumes designed for show, including the Turkish Chamber, the oldest and most important collection of Ottoman art outside Turkey. Royal Palace, Taschenberg 2 (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”)

Porcelain Collection The most extensive collection of porcelain specialities in the world. Zwinger Palace, entrance at Glockenspielpavillon (Tram Nos. 1/2/4/8/9/11/12, Bus Nos. 62/75/94 to “Postplatz”)

Dresden Municipal Museum and Municipal Gallery and Art Collection City collections on the history of culture, everyday life and politics. Wilsdruffer Straße 2, entrance at Landhausstraße (Tram Nos. 1/2/3/4/7/12, Bus No. 62/75 to “Pirnaischer Platz”)

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Dresden Transport Museum Visitors to the museum can find and explore every historical form of transport. Johanneum, Augustusstraße 1 (Tram Nos. 1/2/4 to “Altmarkt”)

Erich Kästner Museum This literary museum is devoted to the life and works of the Dresden-born writer. Antonstraße 1 (Tram Nos. 3/6/7/8/11 to “Albertplatz”)

Forum for Science, Culture and Society Alongside the permanent collection on the “Human Adventure” there are special exhibitions on subjects from the fields of science and society, art and culture. Lingnerplatz 1 (Tram Nos. 10/13 to “Großer Garten/Deutsches Hygiene-Museum”)

Federal Army Museum of Military History Connects military history to research into politics, society, human mentality and cultural history. Olbrichtplatz 2 (Tram Nos. 7/8, Bus No. 91 to “Stauffenbergallee”)

Richard-Wagner-Stätten Graupa Exhibition on the years spent by Richard Wagner as kapellmeister in Dresden between 1842 and 1849. In 2013, Wagner’s anniversary year, a new permanent exhibition is to be opened in Graupa. Richard-Wagner-Straße 6 01796 Pirna OT Graupa

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Sounds of Dresden Selected orchestras and venues Dresden Kreuzchor boys’ choir At 700 years old, this is one of Europe’s oldest boys’ choirs. Traditionally at home in Dresden’s Kreuzkirche church. Altmarkt/Kreuzstraße (Tram Nos. 1/2/4 to “Altmarkt”)

Semper Opera House auditorium (Photo: Bonss)

Dresden State Operetta The City of Dresden’s light-hearted musical theatre offers a wide repertoire including operetta, comic opera and musicals. Pirnaer Landstraße 131 (Tram Nos. 2/6 to “Altleuben”) Semper Opera House, Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden The traditional Dresden venue of the Saxon State Orchestra. This renowned orchestra is more than 450 years old and well known in Germany and abroad. (Tram Nos. 4/8/9 to “Theaterplatz”) Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra Founded in 1870 as the “Gewerbehausorchester”, traditionally plays at the Kulturpalast venue. The Philharmonic Orchestra is now using other venues during renovation work. Weiße Gasse 8, (Tram Nos. 1/2/3/4/7/12, Bus Nos. 62/75 to “Pirnaischer Platz”) www.dresdeninformation.com

Messe Dresden trade fair Venue for trade fairs, corporate events, conventions, conferences, concerts, shows, sports events, family celebrations and various special events. (Tram No. 10 to “Messe Dresden”) Hellerau Festival Theatre Consists of the Festival Theatre, a forecourt with a fountain, an open-air arena and surrounding glazed-ceiling galleries. Home of the European Centre for the Arts, Dresden. Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 56 (Tram No. 8 to “Festspielhaus Hellerau”) Alter Schlachthof Industrial heritage site whose main building has been used as a concert venue since 1988. Gothaer Straße 11 (Tram Nos. 4/9 to “Alter Schlachthof”) Beatpol Concert hall and club in the old Gasthof Altbriesnitz inn. Altbriesnitz 2a (Tram No. 1, Bus No. 94 to “Gottfried-Keller-Straße”) 13

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Selected Events and Festivals 2013 1/2/2013 Dresden Semper Opera House Ball www.semperopernball.de

13–21/4/2013 7th International Theatre Festival www.societaetstheater.de

until 4/3/2013 “Between Orient and Occident – Treasures of the Kremlin from Ivan the Terrible to Peter the Great” Exhibition www.skd.museum

16–21/4/2013 25 years of Dresden Film Festival, International Short Film Festival www.filmfest-dresden.de

15/3/2013 19th Operetta Ball at the Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Hotel www.staatsoperette-dresden.de 27/3/2013 Reopening of the Old Masters Picture Gallery after renovation www.skd.museum 1/4/2013 Reopening of the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments after renovation www.skd.museum 5 –7/4/2013 5th Dresden Steam Railway Meet, Dresden Altstadt railway museum www.dresden-dampfloktreffen.de 5 –14/4/2013 Dresden Industrial Heritage Festival, Events and exhibitions www.meisachsen.de 6/4/2013 2nd Dresden Theatre Open Night, Programme on more than 40 stages www.staatsschauspiel-dresden.de 14

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27/4/2013 10th Dresden Waltz Night www.dresdner-walzernacht.de 1/5/2013 Steamship parade www.saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de 4 –12/5/2013 3rd Johann Strauss Festival www.staatsoperette-dresden.de 10–12/5/2013 22nd Karl May Festival Radebeul www.karl-may-fest.de 11–26/5/2013 36th Dresden Music Festival entitled “Empire” www.musikfestspiele.com 12–19/5/2013 International Dixieland Festival www.dixieland.de June–Aug 2013 22nd Dresden Film Nights on the bank of the Elbe www.dresden.filmnaechte.de 28–30/6/2013 23rd Elbhangfest www.elbhangfest.de

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11–25/8/2013 20th Moritzburg Festival www.moritzburgfestival.de/english 16–18/8/2013 Dresden City Festival www.dresden.de/stadtfest 27/9 –29/9/2013 Celebrating autumn and the wine season with international festival of travelling theatre www.weinfest-radebeul.de 1 –13/10/2013 TonLagen contemporary music festival www.hellerau.org Dresden city centre is regularly used as an atmospheric venue, as in this photo of the city festival. (Photo: Dittrich)

1/11/2013 CYNETart Festival, Hellerau Festival Theatre www.cynetart.de

July–Sept 2013 OSTRALE, International exhibition of contemporary arts www.ostrale.de

1/11/2013 UNITY.DRESDEN.NIGHT city-centre party www.cm-dresden.de

1/7/2013 Klassik picknickt, Open-air classics by Dresden’s Saxon State Orchestra www.glaesernemanufaktur.de 5/7/2013 11th Dresden Long Night of the Sciences www.dresden-wissenschaft.de 13/7/2013 Dresden Museums Open Night www.dresden.de/museumsnacht 13/7/2013 Dresden Palaces Night www.dresdner-schloessernacht.de www.dresdeninformation.com

8–17/11/2013 Dresden Jazz Festival www.jazztage-dresden.de 28/11–24/12/2013 Dresden’s Striezelmarkt christmas market www.striezel-markt.de 31/12/2013 Open-air New Year celebrations on Theaterplatz square www.silvester-theaterplatz.de All information subject to change. Further information: www.dresden.de/events

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Wagner in Dresden In 2013 the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth is being celebrated in Dresden He is considered one of the most important innovators in nineteenthcentury music, founded the Bayreuth Festival in an opera house of his design and changed the musical foundations of opera by r ecreating it

Wagner plaque at the Brühl-Marcolini Palace, once his Dresden home. (Photo: Hennig)

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as a Gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art. For Richard Wagner was not just a composer and director; he was also a dramatist, philosopher and theatre producer and wrote texts, music and stage directions for his work. Richard Wagner is linked to the city of Dresden at two stages in his life: firstly his childhood and youth, from 1814 to 1827, and secondly the years from 1842 until he fled the town after taking part in the Dresden Uprising of 1849. From 1831, Richard Wagner studied music in Leipzig, taking composing lessons. This was followed by various engagements in Würzburg, Magdeburg, Riga, Königsberg and Paris, before he once again returned to Dresden. In 1842 he was in Paris when he received news that the Dresden Court Opera House wanted to perform his opera Rienzi. Just a year later he was appointed Royal Saxon Kapellmeister for the Dresden court and The Flying Dutchman was being staged. At the same time, he was working hard on Tannhäuser, exploring the Nibelung myth and making some initial notes for Lohengrin. He also pressed for reform at the court

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The Dresden court at the time of Richard Wagner. (Picture: Carl Täubert, around 1850)

theatre and laid out in writing his thoughts on the value placed on art in society. Some articles, including Die Revolution, appeared in the Volkblätter, published by August Röckel, a man he had come to know and appreciate in Dresden. It was here, too, that his intense friendship with Franz List began; at the time, List was Court Kapellmeister in Weimar. In 1849 Wagner had to drop every thing and flee Dresden, wanted by the police for taking part in the Dresden May Uprising along with his friends Gottfried Semper and August Röckel. www.dresdeninformation.com

The Dresden years are the time of Richard Wagner’s musical breakthrough and the basis for his later fame around the world. It was here that he made important connections and premiered three of his operas: Rienzi (1842), The Flying Dutchman (1843) and Tannhäuser (1845). He also came up with the name “Wunderharfe”, or “magical harp” to describe today’s Saxon State Orchestra, one of the world’s oldest and most famous orchestras. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner’s birthday there will be a series of events in and around Dresden. 17

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Richard Wagner Highlights year-round Permanent exhibition on Wagner’s “Lohengrin” opera Richard Wagner Museums, Lohengrinhaus, Graupa www.wagnerstätten.de from 13/1/2013 Permanent exhibition on Richard Wagner in Saxony Richard Wagner Museums, Jagdschloss, Graupa www.richardwagnermuseum.de 20/4/2013 and 21/4/2013 Wagner’s Modern Legacy. Richard Wagner – Bernd Franke. Concert in the Schauspielhaus theatre by Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra www.philharmoniedresden.de

from 28/6/2013 2013 Richard Wagner Festival Jagdschloss, Graupa www.richard-wagner-spiele.de 1/7/2013 –31/7/2013 Wagner’s opera “The Flying Dutchman” Semper Opera House www.semperoper.de 10/11/2013 and 17/11/2013 Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” opera Semper Opera House www.semperoper.de 8/12/2013 and 14/12/2013 Wagner’s opera “Tristan and Isolde” Semper Opera House www.semperoper.de

27/4/2013 –25/8/2013 Special exhibition: Richard Wagner in Dresden. Myth and History Stadtmuseum Dresden www.stmd.de 22/5/2013 and 26/5/2013 Richard Wagner Anniversary Concert by Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra Schloss Albrechtsberg www.philharmoniedresden.de 8/6/2013 Richard Wagner: Parsifal Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra various venues www.philharmoniedresden.de 16/6/2013 Festival concert Großer Garten Palace www.saechsisches-vocalensemble.de 18

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Richard-Wagner-Stätten Graupa (Photo: Dauterstedt)

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Bessergold GmbH BESSERGOLD.com, a trading portal for gold, silver, platinum and palladium, offers a high-quality range of good-value precious metals in the form of globally accredited bullion coins and bars meeting the “London Good Delivery Standard” (LBMA & LPPM). The site focuses on selling precious metals for long-term capital investment, preservation of purchasing power and savings protection. The automatic price adaptation is based on current stock exchange prices, making pricing transparent at any time. Besides using the standard means of online ordering – paying in advance via bank transfer, fully insured delivery by a valuables courier – an increasing number of

customers are using the option of paying in cash and collecting items personally. Such “over-the-counter” transactions can be carried out at the BESSERGOLD offices, right by the Frauenkirche, anonymously if preferred. Further branches are located in Prague and Wroclaw.

An der Frauenkirche 20 · 01067 Dresden · Fax 82 12 98 87 · info@bessergold.com Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am– 6pm, Sat by previous arrangement Tel +49 (0)351 82 12 98 88 · www.bessergold.com 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 GeorgTreu-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.

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 10am – 6pm (Jan –March 10am –5pm), Sun 11am –5pm www.dresdeninformation.com

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Verkehrsmuseum Dresden

Dresden Transport Museum holds all manner of land, air and sea transportation. The impressive variety of vehicles, including one-of-a-kind pieces and imposing models, offers a sweeping overview of technology, e. g. Germany’s first fully functional steam locomotive, the Saxonia of 1839 (replica). The Johanneum, where the Saxon kings “parked” their coaches and horses over 400 years ago, provides a splendid setting. Augustusstraße 1 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 86 44- 0 · Fax 86 44-110 www.verkehrsmuseum-dresden.de · info@verkehrsmuseum-dresden.de Tue –Sun 10am – 6pm, closed Mon

Segway Tour Dresden

The Frauenkirche, the Blue Wonder or the Semper Opera House: discover Dresden in a whole new way on a Segway. Literally set the wheels in motion, give your feet a break and explore the loveliest sights in the Saxon metropolis with a professional guide. Choose from two tour routes, with registration online or by phone. Tours usually take approx. 3 hours (safety briefing included). Reitbahnstraße 35 · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 486 71 01 www.seg-tour-dresden.com · info@segwaytour-dresden.de Daily tours at 9am, 10am, 2pm, 4pm and 8pm (driving/motorcycle licence required) 22

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Dresdner Philharmonie

In the 2012/13 season, Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra will be moving to a new concert hall; the sound of Dresden is travelling through the city. When renovations are over, the orchestra is looking forward to a concert hall that can compete on an international level. During the renovations, which are now beginning, the orchestra will be playing other venues, some new, some familiar. New: the Albertinum’s atrium and the large theatre of the Staatsschauspiel playhouse; familiar: the large hall at the Hygiene Museum, the Frauen kirche and Kreuzkirche churches,

the Kronensaal hall at Albrechtsberg Castle and the large hall at the ICC. Visitors can look forward to musical highlights with guests of international renown: on 16 and 17 March 2013 they can plunge into the world of Beethoven with Reinhard Goebel and Viktoria Mullova at the ICC Dresden, while on 13 and 14 April a concert at the Albertinum will be prefaced by discussion with principal conductor Michael Sanderling. On 8 June Ingo Metzmacher, a frequent guest at the Philharmonic Orchestra, will be conducting Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in the Frauenkirche.

Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra visitor service: Weiße Gasse 8 · 01067 Dresden Tel +49 (0)351 486 68 66 · Fax 486 63 53 · www.dresdnerphilharmonie.de Mon – Fri 10am –7pm, Sat 10am – 6pm www.dresdeninformation.com

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Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Opening February 19, 2013: The new Riesensaal The Dresden Rüstkammer (Armoury), which gradually grew out of items once in the personal possession of Saxon dukes and electors, is one of the world’s most opulent collections of ceremonial arms, armour and costumes. In the new Riesensaal at the Residenzschloss (Dresden Palace) visitors can discover splendid and ornately decorated weapons and suits of armour dating from the 15th to the 17th century. Residenzschloss Taschenberg 2 · 01067 Dresden Tel +49 (0)351 49 14 20 00 www.skd.museum daily 10am – 6pm, closed Tue 24 Maxity City Guide Dresden

Reopening April 14, 2013: Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon Set in the Zwinger since 1728, the Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon has been more integral to Dresden’s famous landmark than any other collection. The refurbished permanent collection features apparatus and instruments demonstrating princely mechanics and mathematics from the era of August, Elector of Saxony; a world-famous collection of timepieces and an exhibition of globes which are extremely sensitive to light. Zwinger 01067 Dresden Tel +49 (0)351 49 14 20 00 www.skd.museum daily 10am – 6pm, closed Mon

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Second Season

This charming shop on Rähnitzgasse sells first-class fashion at secondhand prices. High-quality labels such as Escada, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Strenesse or Marc Cain are a guarantee of quality and offer exceptional style for fashion-conscious women. As well as second-hand pieces in

excellent condition there are also half-price new goods from last season. From clothes to accessories and bags, this is a fashion dream come true for brand-conscious women. As the baroque Königstrasse is just around the corner, the shop is also a special tip for tourists.

ARMANI · DOLCE & GABBANA · ESCADA · JOOP! · MARC CAIN · PRADA · RENÉ LEZARD · STRENESSE GABRIELE STREHLE · VERSACE Rähnitzgasse 22 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 801 14 32 Mon – Fri 10am –7pm, Sat 10am – 4pm 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 approximately 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 new Professor Brandes House with monkeys, sloths, tolypeutes and the visitors’ favourite: Max, the 4.50 metre long saltwater crocodile. At the start of 2013 a new enclosure will be opened for meerkats and rock hyraxes. 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 Nov 2012: 8:30am– 4:30pm, from 2 Feb 2013: 8:30am–5:30pm, from 29 March 2013: 8:30am– 6:30pm, from 7 Oct 2013: 8:30am–5:30pm www.dresdeninformation.com

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WeinErlebnisWelt Meißen

Meißen’s wine-themed WeinErlebnisWelt centre gives visitors a closeup experience of the taste and tradition of wine. The lovely surroundings are the perfect setting for absorbing tours of the cellars, cheery wine tastings, fascinating cultural events and much more. The modern vinothèque is placed in attractive contrast with the historical atmosphere of the old princely wine-growing estate and its spacious arcades. Bennoweg 9 · 01662 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)3521 780 97- 0 · Fax 780 97-34 www.winzergenossenschaft-meissen.de · Jan–March: Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm, Sat 10am – 4pm, April– Dec: Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat 10am – 6pm

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German Watch Museum Glashütte

Glashütte has been an important centre for the German art of watchmaking for more than 165 years. After the German reunification in 1990, this small town to the south of Dresden once again became a synonym for top quality, precision and perfect craftsmanship. The Glashütte Original manufactory and Glashütte town council founded the German Watch Museum to tell the town’s rich story. Its modern exhibition “Fascination of Time – Bringing Time to Life” not only reveals the traditional art of watchmaking in Saxony but also

creates an emotional link to the phenomenon of time. It is designed not only for watch enthusiasts but for anyone interested in learning more about the secrets of timekeeping. Specials: themed guided tours, museum shop, special exhibitions

Schillerstraße 3a · 01768 Glashütte/Sachsen · Tel +49 (0)35053 462 83 · Fax 462 85 www.uhrenmuseum-glashuette.com · info@uhrenmuseum-glashuette.com daily 10am –5pm, guided tours by previous arrangement www.dresdeninformation.com

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Schloss Moritzburg & Fasanenschlösschen

Picturesquely situated on an island, in a unique cultural landscape just outside Dresden is the castle used by Augustus the Strong for hunting and recreation. It still contains precious

leather wall hangings, furniture, porcelain, hunting trophies and the legendary Moritzburger Federzimmer (feather room), a work of art made up of over a million coloured feathers. The castles also rose to fame as the setting for the Czech film Three Gifts for Cinderella, which has gained cult status in Germany. An exhibition of the same name is always shown here in the winter. Just a romantic stroll away from the castle is the charming Fasanenschlösschen (Little Pheasant Castle). Probably the smallest royal castle in Saxony, it still offers enough space for courtly life “en miniature”.

01468 Moritzburg · Tel +49 (0)35207 873-18 · www.schloss-moritzburg.de Summer Palace (Baroque exhibition and Feather Room): 28 March – 27 Oct 2013 daily 10am –5:30pm Winter Palace (exhibition “Three Gifts for Cinderella”): 16 Nov 2013 – 2 March 2014 Tue –Sun 10am – 6pm, 24/31 Dec 9am –1pm 30 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Henricus an der Frauenkirche The Henricus restaurant, with its elegant ambiance and view of the Frauenkirche church, is a fine example of exquisite cuisine. Its varied range of dishes combines tradition and extravagance. First-class service and professional event management are a matter of course, whether you enjoy a business meal or private dinner, in the living quarters or on the spacious terrace on Neumarkt square. The restaurant lounge, with its two open fireplaces and comfortable sofas, creates a pleasant atmosphere for conversation.

Next to it, the simple yet elegant Heinrich Schütz hall, equipped as it is with the latest technology and various flexible room combinations, is the perfect venue for all kinds of events seating up to 180 people. In the original vaulted cellar dating back to the sixteenth century, the smokers’ lounge makes an inviting spot for a civilised cigar and select spirits.

Neumarkt 12 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 26 35 96 20 · Fax 26 35 96 14 www.restaurant-henricus.de · info@restaurant-henricus.de daily noon –11pm, terrace April– Oct from noon 32

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Hot Wok

“Food and art, good and smart” is the motto of this stylish Asian restaurant on Neumarkt square. Not only does it serve simple, delicious Asian delicacies prepared with fresh ingredients following original recipes; there is also an exceptionally stylish atmosphere, with numerous oil paintings by Vietnamese artists. Enjoy the aroma of curries, lemongrass and roast sesame in a unique atmosphere. An der Frauenkirche 5 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 49 77 62 46 www.hotwok-dresden.de · info@hotwok-dresden.de daily 11am –11:30pm

Piazza Nova

“Piazza Nova” means “New Square”, referring to the square of Neumarkt. Fresh products and frequent menu changes provide a wide choice of meals for both sophisticated connoisseurs and those in a hurry, of course including pizza, baked the traditional Italian way on a pizza stone. The range also includes a wide selection of high-quality wines from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria and France. An der Frauenkirche 1 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 48 43 36- 0 · Fax 48 43 36-16 www.piazza-nova.de · restaurant@piazza-nova.de Mon –Sun 10am – midnight www.dresdeninformation.com

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Italienisches Dörfchen

The Italienisches Dörfchen (Italian Village) has graced Theaterplatz square, in Dresden’s historical city centre between the Semper Opera House and the Elbe, for 100 years. Guests can enjoy Saxon cooking and Italian specialities with a view of the river or the square. There are five different restaurants in all: the Caffee, the Wine Room, the Beer Saloon and Elector’s Room,

the Ristorante Bellotto and the Kleiner Italiener, in the next-door Basteischlösschen (Bastei Castle). The Elbe terraces and large beer garden are a great summer gathering place. The simple, speedy, relaxed cuisine puts guests in a peaceful frame of mind for spending time under the shade of the trees in what must be one of the loveliest spots in Europe.

Theaterplatz 3 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 498 16- 0 · Fax 498 16-88 www.italienisches-doerfchen.de · kontakt@italienisches-doerfchen.de daily from 10am 34 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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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 Spezialbierausschank round the corner. 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. Guests sit in rooms imbued with history. What is now the Radeberger Spezialbierausschank was built as early as 1848. Both locals and newcomers feel at home in the painstakingly restored sandstone vaults and enjoy whatever goes with beer,

from Saxon potato soup or crispy knuckles of pork to Harz cheese. The highlight among all these mouthwatering 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. Another famous neighbour is the Semper Opera House. 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.

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

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Altmarktkeller & Altmarktcafé

In the heart of Dresden, on the historical Altmarkt square, lovers of the local cuisine are in for a treat. On the menu at the Altmarktkeller are typical Saxon and Bohemian dishes, freshly prepared from regional products. The constantly varying weekly menu features seasonal specialities served with Radeberg Pilsner on tap and Krušovice, one of Bohemia’s finest beers. The wine list is also a matter of pride, with Saxon and international wines from the best cultivation areas. Up to 320 people can be accommodated beneath the Altmarktkeller’s stylish cross-vaulted ceilings. The wine and beer lounge offers a cosy atmosphere, with three other separate beer rooms for small groups, their names reflecting the city’s history.

On request, special bespoke events can be arranged for family celebrations, corporate dos or travel groups. Next door, in the Altmarktcafé, breakfasts, cakes and coffee specialities are served every day from 10 am.

Altmarkt 4–5 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 481 81 30 · Fax 481 81 32 www.altmarktkeller.de · info@altmarktkeller.de Altmarktcafé daily from 10am, Altmarktkeller daily from 11am 36 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 lamb

or boiled round of beef. 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 www.paulaners-dresden.de · info@paulaners-dresden.de daily 11am –1am www.dresdeninformation.com

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Weber’s im Gewandhaus

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 5pm –11pm

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Le Buffet Restaurant & Café

Visitors to Karstadt department store can look forward to culinary variety with a panoramic view over Dresden, visiting the various selfservice counters to select their own choice of dishes featuring a wide range of fresh ingredients.

The varied range is complemented by set meals which change on a daily basis. Perfect for a quick snack, a cosy break for coffee and cake from the varied buffet or a big family meal, in summer you can eat on the spacious terrace.

Morning (from 9:30am): Six items from the varied breakfast buffet accompanied by a hot drink.

Afternoon (from 2pm): Daily coffee special: one piece of cake with a coffee speciality of your choice.

Lunch (Mon–Fri 11am– 3pm): Refined or traditional: different daily specials to please your palate and your pocket.

Evening (from 4:30pm): A hearty meal: two steaks of your choice and fresh side dishes from the buffet.

KARSTADT · Prager Straße 12 · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 861 21 97 · Fax 861 13 97 www.lebuffet.de · gastronomie.dresden@lebuffet.de Mon –Sat 9:30am –8pm, closed Sun www.dresdeninformation.com

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Kuppelrestaurant in der Yenidze This restaurant, with its fantastic view of the city, is set in the Yenidze, one of Dresden’s more exotic sights. It seats 120 on two floors and offers a wonderful outlook over the city as far as the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The menu features good, plain Saxon food and seasonal specialities. In the summer, Dresden’s highest beer garden opens up, with another 100 seats. In the torchlight, enjoy a very special view of the floodlit Altstadt, with the Royal Palace, Court Church, Semper Opera House, Zwinger Palace and Frauenkirche.

Guests will find parking in the courtyard and receive exit tokens in the restaurant.

Weißeritzstraße 3 · 01067 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 49 05 99- 0 · Fax 49 05 99-2 www.kuppelrestaurant.de · info@kuppelrestaurant.de daily noon –11pm 40 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 inhouse patisserie with a great variety of coffee specialities. The local Feldschlößchen brewery has its Feldschlößchen-Spezial-Bier 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 · 01309 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 811 99-22 · Fax +49 (0)351 811 99-23 www.schillergarten.de · info@schillergarten.de daily 11pm –1am www.dresdeninformation.com

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La Villetta

What gives the La Villetta that special something is its combination of a restaurant and an open-plan shop area. With a timeless modern style and open-plan kitchen, the restaurant serves its guests fresh Italian cuisine with regional influences. The select menu, which changes daily, features seasonal ingredients. A catering service also provides food, drinks and equipment for celebrations. Augsburger Straße 43 · 01309 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 315 99- 0 · Fax 315 99-17 www.la-villetta.com · info@la-villetta.com Mon –Sat 10am –11pm, Sun 10am –2pm, closed on public holidays

Villa Marie

This Tuscan villa enjoys a distinctive location and atmosphere, with a view of the Loschwitz hillside and the occasional paddle steamer floating past – but the main attraction is the delicious Italian cuisine. Fresh ingredients and creativity are top priority for the mainly Italian food, which is complemented by wines selected by connoisseurs.

Fährgässchen 1 · 01309 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 315 44- 0 · Fax 315 44-14 www.villa-marie.com · restaurant-bar@villa-marie.com daily 11:30am–1am, Sun/public holidays, brunch from 10am, cooking until midnight 42 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel

SR from €127

DR from €138

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

L Hotel Dresden Altstadt HHH S

SR €71 – €191

DR €91– €213

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 44 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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ANDOR Hotel Europa HHH

SR €56 – €97

DR €66 – €117

The “ANDOR Hotel Europa” is situated near the historical city centre and links conveniently to public 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 inhouse 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

NH Hotel Dresden HHHH

SR €75 – €151

DR €91 – €167

Its modern ambiance and good transport links make this hotel the perfect setting for your trip to Dresden. Enjoy your stay in one of 269 comfortably appointed rooms and relax in the spa area. The bar and restaurant offer specialities ranging from Spanish tapas to Saxon classics. The individual, flexible service and well-trained staff will make your stay a special experience.

Hansastraße 43 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 84 24- 0 · Fax 84 24-200 www.nh-hotels.com · nhdresden@nh-hotels.com www.dresdeninformation.com

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A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof HH

A&O, at Dresden’s main station, has the right accommodation for everyone. Just 400 metres from the city centre, it is the perfect base from which to explore Saxony’s capital city with its many galleries, museums and sights. A&O’s very own roof terrace bar, the SkyBar, provides panoramic views of Dresden’s fantastic Altstadt. SR €40 – €110

DR €55 – €122

Strehlener Str. 10 · 01069 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 469 271-5901 · Fax 469 271-5990 www.aohostels.com · reception@aohostels.com

Jugendgästehaus Dresden

SR €31.50 – €39.50

DR €43 – €56.50

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 · dresden@jugendherberge.de 46 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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The Westin Bellevue Dresden Right in the city centre, among picturesque gardens on the banks of the Elbe, the Westin Bellevue Dresden offers guests the famous Canaletto view of Dresden’s Altstadt skyline. Dresden’s landmarks – the Semper Opera House, Frauenkirche and Zwinger Palace – are only a step away. The Westin Bellevue, with its 340 rooms and suites, makes the perfect base for sightseeing, shopping and trips to the opera. The Bellevue gardens and terraces, with their lovely view of the baroque Old Town, make a great place to spend time, or you can let it all go and give your body a treat at the Bell’ Acqua Spa, with its pool, sauna, gym, beauty farm and hair salon.

SR €124 –€290

DR €139 – €305

The Canaletto restaurant, Pöppelmann café bar and the Elbsegler beer garden (from April to September) all offer culinary delights.

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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BEST WESTERN Macrander Hotel Dresden HHHH

SR €89 – €144

DR €113 – €168

With its intimate atmosphere, the BEST WESTERN Macrander Hotel Dresden opens up the doors to one of Germany’s most fascinating cities. Centrally located in the heart of the Neustadt district, you can get to the station, the airport, the motorway and the Altstadt district quickly and easily. Free amenities such as sky TV, WiFi, a coffee and tea bar, parking spaces at the hotel (acc. to availability) and use of the neighbouring body&soul™ spa complex are the icing on the cake.

Buchenstraße 10 · 01097 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 8151-500 · Fax 8151-555 www.macrander-dresden.bestwestern.de · info@macrander-dresden.bestwestern.de

Holiday Inn Dresden HHHH

SR €106 – €167

DR €133 – €194

The First Class Hotel Holiday Inn Dresden features 121 stylish rooms, a modern conference area, a restaurant, a bar and the body&soul™ spa complex. From the heart of the Neu stadt, Dresden’s trendy Wilhelminian district, you can get to the airport, station, motorway, the baroque Altstadt district or public transport in just a few minutes. Includes free use of sky TV, a coffee and tea bar, parking by the hotel (acc. to availability) and the body&soul™ spa complex.

Stauffenbergallee 25a · 01099 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 8151-0 · Fax 8151-333 www.holiday-inn-dresden.de · info@holiday-inn-dresden.de 48 Maxity City Guide Dresden

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KIM Hotel im Park HHH

SR €58– €79

DR €69 – €105

The Kim Hotel im Park is set in romantic palace grounds, its 103 cheerful rooms and picturesque gardens making it a relaxing place to stay. In the evening guests can enjoy international specialities in the LUCKNER Park Restaurant, or in warm weather of course on the spacious summer terrace. The 188 square metres of the “Dresden” function room are available for conferences or seminars.

Otto-Harzer-Straße 2 · 01156 Dresden · Tel +49 (0)351 410 24 00 · Fax 410 24 80 www.kim-hotel.de · park@kim-hotel.de

Quality Hotel Dresden West

The hotel is on the western outskirts of Dresden just a twenty-minute drive from the historical city centre. Close to the motorway, it guarantees mobility. The 126 rooms have a naturally refined, individual atmosphere. The hotel has a gym with a sauna, a restaurant with regional and international specialities and a bar. SR €39 – €65

DR €59 – €80

Zschoner Ring 6 · 01723 Kesselsdorf · Tel +49 (0)35204 459- 0 · Fax 459-113 www.qualityhotel-dresdenwest.de · info@qualityhotel-dresdenwest.de www.dresdeninformation.com

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16 Marina Rinaldi . . . . . . . . . . . . . coverThomasp. 2

3 Baroque Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

17 Verkehrsmuseum Dresden

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20 Henricus anader ße Frauenkirche . . . . . . 32 Str

7 Porcelain Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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7 Staatliche Kunstsammlungen

22 FlorThe Frauenkirche Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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10 Cabinet of Prints, Drawings

27 Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel . . . 44

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26 State House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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10 Coin Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 10 Historic and New Green Vaults . . . . . 10

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7 Old Masters Picture Gallery . . . . . . . . 10

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18 PiazzawNova itz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5 Golden Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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15 Hot Wok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2 The Westin Bellevue Dresden . . . . . . 47

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40 Schloss Moritzburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

51 Le Buffet Restaurant & Café . . . . . . . . 39

41 Hellerau Garden Suburb . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

52 A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof . . . . . . 46

42 WeinErlebnisWelt Meißen . . . . . . . . . 28

52 ANDOR Hotel Europa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

43 KIM Hotel im Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

53 Forum for Science, Culture

43 Quality Hotel Dresden West . . . . . . . 49

and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

44 NH Hotel Dresden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

54 Dresden Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

45 BEST WESTERN Macrander

55 La Villetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hotel Dresden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

56 Riverside Palaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

45 Holiday Inn Dresden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

57 Blue Wonder Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

46 Federal Army Museum of

57 Schillergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Military History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 47 Erich Kästner Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 48 Kuppelrestaurant in der Yenidze . . . 40

57 Villa Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 58 Ratags Arts and Crafts (Kunsthandwerkerhaus

48 L Hotel Dresden-Altstadt . . . . . . . . . . 44

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48 Yenidze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

59 Richard-Wagner-Stätten Graupa . . . . 12

49 Jugendgästehaus Dresden . . . . . . . . . 46

60 Pillnitz Palace and Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

50 Segway Tour Dresden . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

61 German Watch Museum Glashütte 29

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GENER AL INFOR M ATION

Important Phone Numbers Police

110

Fire brigade / rescue service

112

Emergency medical assistance service

192 92

Dresden Airport, airway arrivals and departures

Flughafenstraße 01109 Dresden

+49 (0)351 881 33 60

Deutsche Bahn, railway arrivals and departures

Hauptbahnhof 4 01069 Dresden

+49 (0)351 461-0

DVB (local public transport company)

Wilsdruffer Straße 25 01067 Dresden

+49 (0)351 857 10 11

Taxi ordering American Express foreign exchange service

+49 (0)351 211 211 An der Frauenkirche 5 01067 Dresden

Central EC card / cheque blocking service Lost and found service

56 Maxity City Guide Dresden

+49 (0)351 484 59 67

+49 (0)1805 116 116

Theaterstraße 11–15 01067 Dresden

+49 (0)351 488 59 96

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