have a look at all the...
by Bigs
have a look at all the historical sights. There is no better place in Germany to feel the change of times... The early centuries, World war 2, the GDR days and the latest years until now...you will find a bit of everything in this wonderful city. I miss the red and green pedestrian traffic lights, the 'Ampelmännchen'! The eastern signs are different from the 'Wessie' ones.... I think the eastern ones are much nicer!
Kaethe Kollwitz-museum
by globetrott
Käthe Kollwitz - Gedenkstaette is another good reason to make an excursion to Moritzburg. Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was a very famous paintress and professor on the art-academy in Berlin and she was finally forced by the Nazi-regime to leave the university.
In 1944 she was invited by Prince Heinrich von Sachsen to live in the so-called "Rüdenhof" , where she died in 1945.
The house where she lived and was working the last years of her life in Moritzburg may be visited :
D-01468 Moritzburg, Meißner Straße 7
April - October
Mon-Fri 11.00a.m.-05.00p.m.
Sat-Sun 10.00a.m.-05.00p.m.
November - March
Tue-Fri 12.00p.m.-04.00p.m.
Sat-Sun 11.00a.m.-04.00p.m.
Mostly For Those Who Speak German ...
by german_eagle about Theatres
There are numerous theatres in Dresden - from the Classical Theatre to smaller theatres and cabarets.
Here are some examples:
- Schauspielhaus (with some locations) www.schauspielhaus-dresden.de
A highly acclaimed theatre company. I saw some excellent productions there - and this is also for folks that don't speak German but are interested in theatre. You might enjoy Goethe's or Schiller's works in original language as well as Shakespeare in German :-)
- Komödie Dresden www.komoedie-dresden.de
Contemporary comedies given by the local company mostly, but also guest companies on tour.
- Theater Junge Generation www.tjg-dresden.de
Innovative modern theatre, young company especially for younger folks.
- Societaetstheater www.societaetstheater.de
The oldest civil theatre in Dresden. Often performances from guest companies, festivals.
- Kabarett Herkuleskeule www.herkuleskeule.de
The political cabaret with the longest tradition in Dresden. A *must*! Often sold out long in advance.
- Kabarett Breschke & Schuch www.kabarett-breschke-schuch.de
Another political cabaret, not quite as good as Herkuleskeule but still enjoyable.
- Theaterkahn www.theaterkahn-dresden.de
One man shows, cabaret, recitals on the boat that docks next to Theaterplatz square. In combination with the restaurant it makes for a very nice evening. Except Schauspielhaus you don't need to dress up. And even there nobody will scold you for wearing jeans - it's just that others *do* dress up and I personally feel uncomfortable then. I would recommend to wear no sneakers, though.
Traditional Dresdner restaurant
by drei3t about Zum Goldenen Ring
This is a very traditional saxony restaurant in the heart of Dresden old town. The place is furnished with heavy wooden tables and chairs, and gives you a really cozy feeling.
The menu consists of German specialities, such as different sausages, schnitzels and of course schweinhaxes. I don't remember anymore what we ate, propably different kind of steaks, but the food was indeed delicious.
If I remember correctly, they served own made lager in the restaurant.
The prices were not the chepest you can find, but since the restaurant is so well located and has good reputation, you can expect a bit higher prices.
Activities by river Elbe
by drei3t
The river splits Dresden in two parts. In south you can find the old town of Dresden, and Zwinger, the main sight of the city. Also the main railway station is located in the south.
In north you can find a more bohemian part of the city. A lots of bars and people hanging out in the evenings.
By river Elbe you can sit to the bank north of the river, there is a big grass area. When the night gets dark, you can see the old town in night lights. It is truly beautiful.
During some city festivals they arrenge here concerts, and the bank of the river becomes the place for the younger citizens to socialise and have fun with some bottles of wine.
I also heard that flea markets are being arranged near river Elbe, but we did not have time to check it out.