Dresden

You can take the funicular from Körnerplatz to Luisenhof. The ride covers a distance of 550 m and a height difference of 95 meters. Once you reach the top, you can enjoy the view over the whole of Dresden. It should be noted that Luisenhof is a restaurant. There is no public viewing point at the top, but the restaurant terrace with a wonderful view.

There is a viewing platform at the top of the Historic Suspension Railway.

There are several restaurants in Dresden where you will be entertained with funny jokes and sayings in addition to the food. One example is the adventure restaurant “In den Kasematten” in Königstein. The seven Saxon kings will provide you with an entertaining evening.

While the Weisseritz Valley Railway is considered one of the most beautiful railroad lines in Europe, the Lössnitzgrund Railway takes you off the beaten track to Moritzburg. The train stops at Moritzburg station, from where you can take a leisurely 20-minute walk to the famous fairytale castle.

Moritzburg Castle is considered to be the most beautiful water castle in Saxony. The magnificent Baroque hunting castle is set in the middle of a vast pond and park, and is a magnet for visitors:indoors, young and old.

Scenes from the famous Christmas film "3 Hazelnuts for Cinderella" were filmed here. Every winter, the castle is transformed once again into the setting of the cult film, and fans can admire the original costumes and other props from the film in a special exhibition in the castle's halls.

In the heart of Dresden, the mysterious Dresden Fortress is hidden beneath the Brühl Terraces. Built in the middle of the 16th century, the building was once one of the most modern defensive structures in Europe. The new multimedia exhibition “Fortress Xperience” takes visitors on an adventurous journey through 450 years of Dresden's history. Breathtaking 360-degree projections and atmospheric 3D sound technology unleash the well-kept secrets of Dresden Fortress.

Numerous other museums in Dresden offer exciting insights and allow you to travel back in time, such as the Military History Museum, the Panometer or the Camondas Chocolate Museum.
The Panometer now has a new panorama with the exhibition «AMAZONIA - the fascination of the tropical rainforest».

The Saxon Wine Route winds its way through the most beautiful, sun-drenched and lovely sections of the Elbe Valley. The route extends via Meissen and Dresden - along the Elbe, past idyllic wine villages to picturesque vineyards below the Elbe castles in Dresden. The almost Mediterranean lifestyle along this gourmet route will whet your appetite for regional wines. On each stage, you can sample a good drop directly from the winegrowers and in the wine taverns along the way.

A city tour with the Meissen citizen's wife. History and stories at first hand. The tour is particularly attractive in the evening, but can also be taken at any other time of day.

Elegant villa districts, romantic vineyards, magnificent gardens and a historic village center that has become a pleasure mile - all this is Radebeul. The Radebeul Autumn and Wine Festival offers a special experience not only for wine lovers. From traditional craft markets and live music to delicious regional specialties, there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
In the Villa Shatterhand, Karl May's former home, the adventures of his novel heroes such as Winnetou, Old Shatterhand and Kara Ben Nemsi were written. In the Wild West log cabin “Villa Bärenfett”, you can gain far-reaching insights into the world of North American Indian cultures.