Dresden
Dresden is the capital city of the state of Saxony and is one of the most-visited cities consistently each year. It is one of the greenest cities in the world, with, with 62% of the city areas green and woodland areas, and also contains four nature reserves.
Details
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- Emergency Services: 112 and 110
- Language: German
- Currency: Euro
- Country Code: DE
- Travel Visa: None required
- Population: 554,649
Risk Level
Researching various official sources, we perceive the risk to holiday makers and travellers are as follows;
Travellers Tips
Top travel advice and interesting tip bits of information from experienced travellers.
Emergencies
For the Emergency services just dial 112 for fire and ambulance services, and 110 for police.
Tourist Offices
Travelling Around
Airports
Train Stations
Dresden Safety
Are there any areas to avoid?
Dresden is a small and spread-out city, so the crime rate is naturally quite low and there aren’t any particularly unsafe areas. That being said, be careful in Prohlis and Gorbitz, which do have higher crime rates than other areas.
Where can I keep up with local news?
Local Traditions
Every culture has its customs and traditions, they have been handed down the generations and are always held in high regards by the local residents.
Annual Ceremonies
Celebrated on the last weekend of June, this festival is a cultural hub for Dresden and you can see a variety of music performances, art exhibitions and all types of different shows. This show is a great opportunity for tourists to see what the city has to offer, as many of the events are completely free.
Held during mid-May, which is a giant music festival held in Prager Straße, mainly focused on jazz music. At the end of the festival there is also a huge parade of vintage cars – well worth checking out.
Annual Events
Annual events allow a city come together for some amazing experiences. If visiting at this time, make sure you have your accommodation booked and are always aware of your surroundings when travelling around.
Dresden Events
Dresden takes Christmas very seriously. And with this festival, they celebrate the creativity of children through art, music and other performances. All of the performances are are judged and a winner is picked at the end of the festival.
Dresden Highlights
What are some of the best gardens and green spaces to visit?
Dresden’s wonderful botanical garden is home to over 10,000 different plant species, all originating from a variety of different locations. The garden also has several different greenhouses which you can enter and learn more about the different species of plant. A particular highlight are the fossil tree stumps, which lived a very long time ago.
Located to the southwest of the centre of the city, the Grand Garden is the largest garden in Dresden. There is a palace you can visit and also various stages dotted around the place where many live music events are held.
What are some of the most unique museums?
Curious about keeping clean? Then this museum has got you covered. Learn about everything to do with the human body and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are many interactive exhibits here for you to enjoy.
Not for everyone’s taste, but this museum displays one of the most impressive collections of porcelain in the world. This museum was founded by King Augustus II and has been maintained ever since.
