A Few Thoughts on Dresden
Even though the city was virtually destroyed during World War II the Old Town has been reconstructed to appear as it did centuries ago. It’s a charming area. The city’s history is very interesting and the number and breadth of the museums is simply overwhelming. We were surprised at how small the city was. It would be possible to see all of the major sights in a single week.
Here’s our must do list for Dresden…
- If you’re going to see just a few museums we strongly recommend the Historic Green Vault and the Alte Meister collection. If you have more time see the Porcelain Collection.
- You should see the Frauenkirche. Try climbing the bell tower for great views of the city.
- Take a tour of the Transparent Volkswagen Factory. It’s at the edge of Grosse Garten. You won’t see anything like it anywhere else.
- Take in an opera at the Semperoper. The tickets are inexpensive and the productions are great.
- Go to Neustadt and find the Kunsthofpassage. It’s off the beaten track but there’s a lot of nice shops and restaurants in the neighborhood.
- Make sure to try the Apfelküchen. The best we found was at Schwerdtner’s Bakery in Neustadt.
- If you’re interested in a side trip consider going to Meissen. You can go by train or boat. Visit the porcelain factory or go to Albrechtsburg Castle.
(View of Old Town)