Dresden - the city of art and culture
50 museums, 60 galleries and 36 theatres and stages – a true pleasure for the emotions and intellect alike, and ideal day and evening programmes for every taste and mood.
Art & Culture
Baroque architecture, historic landmarks and unique art collections, charming surroundings with spectacular castles, parks and gardens and the appealing landscape of Elbe River are waiting you! Be inspired to a visit of the outstanding exhibitions in the
Dresden is internationally recognized as a highlight for art and culture, the city’s many museums offer unique and incomparable exhibitions and collections, counting amongst Europe’s most important sights since the 18th century. Complemented by grand buildings such as the ‘Zwinger’, the Royal Castle, the rebuilt Frauenkirche and the Semper Opera House – to name but a few – Dresden comes together as a harmonious monument of art, a city without equal.
Art & Culture
The proud heritage of Dresden is demonstrated in its more than 40 museums, many of which are world-famous and unique. The Old Masters Gallery with the Sistine Madonna, the Green Vaults – Europe’s most magnificent treasure chamber, the incomparable porcelain collection of August the Strong and the Salon of Mathematics & Physics with its matchless collection of historic watches are a must on your Dresden visit!
The Semper Opera is justly famed for its legendary acoustics, the sumptuous interior and its continuous world class repertoire. A visit to a concert in the reconstructed Frauenkirche will be forever remembered.
Our front office staff will be delighted to assist with information regarding programs, opening hours and any special exhibitions, they will be happy to obtain tickets for any event in and around Dresden.
In walking distance from the hotel you can see the gilded equestrian statue Friedrich August, named August the Strong. It is situated at the outset of the Hauptstrasse, facing the Elbe River and the Augustus Bridge.
Baroque Quarter
Today the Neustädter Baroque Quarter is one of the most beautiful areas in Dresden. Downright close to the centre of town but still secluded enough. It is a place to live and work, trade and stop off at one of the many restaurants, pubs and cafés.
The small stores, galleries, ateliers, boutiques, jewellery workshops and restaurants are operated by the owners themselves. They set a focus on excellent recommendation, quality and service. Dresden residents lovingly compare the quarter with the 'Gute Stube' (front parlour) of Dresden.
A creative atmosphere invites visitors to stroll, wonder and rest. No place else in Dresden unites this many artistic, cultural, enjoyable and individual locations in such small area: pub close to top-quality restaurant, second hand and vintage clothing next to custom tailors and artist's studios besides museums.
Would you like to explore the city individually? We recommend GPSmycity. Here you have the possibility to plan your route through the baroque quarter and Dresden according to your wishes.
Castles
Dresden’s Royal Palace is situated at the center of the Altstadt (old town). The Castle was rebuilt in a neo-renaissance style at the beginning of the 20th Century, previously it was the axis of power for the Saxon Electors and Kings.
From the vantage point of the Hausmann’s Tower one can enjoy magnificent views over the rooftops of Dresden. The castle itself houses a number of exhibitions, the most visited is without doubt the breathtaking treasure chamber of August the Strong, now recreated in the Green Vault and considered Europe’s foremost treasure chamber museum.
Picturesque Castles, bridges and vineyards dot the hills beside the Elbe River during an upstream tour with Germany’s oldest paddle steamers - destination Pillnitz Castle and park. The largest European park in Chinoise style also impresses with the world´s oldest camellia in its very own high-tech greenhouse.
The Moritzburg Hunting Lodge exhibits the world´s largest and most significant collection of hunting trophies, it also houses the legendary Feather room. You may use the nostalgic narrow-gauge railway to get there. Equestrians will also find an excursion to the 180 years old Saxon county stud farm very worthwhile.
Surrounding
The huge diversity of museums and places of interest in Dresden is certainly matched by worthwhile destinations in the surrounding area. Ancient towns, quaint wine growing villages, extensive forests and the incomparable rocky landscape follow each other.
A trip on a steamship is without equal, glide along following the gentle bends of the mighty river Elbe and take in the exquisite panorama. Saxony has been a renowned wine growing region for over 600 years, visitors are most welcome in these traditional vineyards.
The Elbe sandstone mountains with their bizarre rock formations is a natural phenomena and certainly worth a visit, it is known as the Sächsische Schweiz.
The porcelain town of Meissen is more than 1000 years old and the quintessence for lover of finest tableware from all over the world.
Golf
Playing golf during a visit to Dresden makes for an excellent connection of culture and nature, activity and pleasure, sportive ambition and culinary enjoyment. Three superb 18 hole golf courses are in close vicinity - just 20 minutes away from the hotel.
Golfclub Possendorf
Ferdinand-von-Schill-Str. 4,
01728 Bannewitz OT Possendorf
035206-2430
Golfanlage Dresden Ullersdorf
Am Golfplatz 1, 01454 Ullersdorf
03528-48060
03528-480611
Golfclub Herzogswald
Am Landbergweg 11a, 01723 Wilsdruff, OT Herzogswalde
035204-393082
0170-266 0783
Events in Dresden
Whether Dresden Music Festival, exhibitions, Film Nights on the Elbe Embankment or concerts in the Frauenkirche and Semperoper - through us you will receive tickets for the most beautiful cultural events in and around Dresden.
The cultural city of Dresden offers its guests countless concerts, theatre performances, museums, art galleries, trade fairs, Sightseeing Tour and exhibitions. Explore the pulsating heart of the Saxon capital Dresden, but also relax and enjoy a menu in our Caroussel Nouvelle restaurant - you can experience all this during your visit to Dresden at our 5-star Superior Hotel Bülow Palais.
The hotel with wellness area is located directly on Königstraße in Dresden's baroque quarter. From our hotel you have short ways to the various events in Dresden's old town as well as Neustadt. For more distant events such as Radebeul, Pillnitz or Moritzburg you can use our shuttle service.
Whether the Semper Opera Ball, Dresden Music Festival, exhibitions, Film Nights on the Elbe Embankment or concerts in the Semper Opera - we offer suitable arrangements for some events in our 5-star Superior Hotel in Dresden, which is close to the city centre. For almost all cultural events your desired tickets can be pre-booked. Our concierge will be happy to help you with our ticket service.
But you can also purchase your tickets directly from us for the informative and varied Sightseeing Tours with the double-decker buses.
Here is the overview for Dresden’s Top 20. The theme for this year: ‘Dresden Elbland – Moving Traditions’.
Our private city tours
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