What to do in Dresden

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Dresden Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Dresden is a favourite among travellers like yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to learn about local history and find the top activities, and many of themare already thinking of come back. The most booked things to do can grab the interest of even seasoned travellers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our collection includes an impressive array of historically based tours and opportunities for excitement. With unique ways to check out the best this area has to give like a Small-Group Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland National Parks Day Trip with Lunch and Small-Group Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Winter Day Trip with Lunch, there is a huge selection of possibilities to choose from when you browse through all the options for fun available here at Expedia Australia.

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Altstadt Dresden

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Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Green Vault to Dresden Cathedral – discover Altstadt Dresden, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Altstadt Dresden
Neustadt featuring street scenes

Neustadt

Museums, shopping and historical sites highlight some notable features of Neustadt. Make a stop by Bundeswehr Military History Museum or Kunsthof-Passage while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Waldschloesschen Station or Nordstrasse Station to get around town.

Neustadt
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Innere Altstadt

If you're spending time in Innere Altstadt, check out sights like Altmarkt or Old Market Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.

Innere Altstadt
Blue Wonder Bridge featuring a bridge

Loschwitz

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Loschwitz. Dresden Funicular Railway is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mordgrundbruecke Station or Plattleite Station to see more of the city.

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Blasewitz

Check out the historical sites while you're in Blasewitz. Hop on the metro at Gottleubaer Strasse Station and Altenberger Strasse Station to see top sights like Grosser Garten and Dresden Elbe Valley.

Blasewitz
Neustadt Market Hall showing heritage elements

Innere Neustadt

Shopping, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Movie Nights at the Elbe or Dresden Elbe Valley while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.

Innere Neustadt

 

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