Dresden
Germany
- Safety rating
- 8.3/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers the best weather, while the Striezelmarkt, one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, lights up December.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
Lovingly rebuilt after WWII destruction, Dresden's baroque skyline along the Elbe earns it the nickname 'Florence on the Elbe.' Its reconstructed Frauenkirche, opulent royal palaces, and world-class art collections make Saxony's capital a feast of culture and history.
Top attractions
Visit the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger palace, the Semperoper, and the Old Masters Picture Gallery.
Getting around
An efficient tram and bus network serves the city, and the baroque old town is highly walkable.