Frauenkirche
The great baroque church on Neumarkt, destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt stone by stone; it reopened in 2005.
Dresden, Germany
Dresden: airports, things to do and where to stay
Dresden, the capital of Saxony, is known as "Florence on the Elbe" for its baroque riverside old town, rebuilt after the Second World War. Its State Art Collections rank among Germany's finest museums.
Dresden airports
From the airport to central Dresden
Dresden airport is about 9 km from central Dresden.
S-Bahn S2
Links the station under the terminal with Dresden-Neustadt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in about 20-25 min.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to the old town takes about 20 min.
Dresden
Things to do in Dresden
Zwinger
Baroque palace complex with gardens and museums, including the Old Masters Picture Gallery.
Semperoper
The state opera house on Theaterplatz, one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Dresden?
Dresden is served by Dresden (DRS).
How far is the airport from central Dresden?
Dresden airport is about 9 km from central Dresden.
How do I get from the airport to central Dresden?
From Dresden airport you can take S-Bahn S2 (train) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Dresden?
Highlights of Dresden include Frauenkirche, Zwinger, and Semperoper.
Photo credits
- Frauenkirche: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zwinger: User:Kolossos, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Semperoper: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons