What top attractions are a must-see in Dresden?

The must-see attractions in Dresden are:<a href='/zwinger-l4628/'>Zwinger</a><a href='/dresden-frauenkirche-l3469/'>Dresden Frauenkirche</a><a href='/semperoper-l3963/'>Semperoper</a><a href='/dresden-castle-l4638/'>Dresden Castle</a><a href='/furstenzug-l13077/'>Fürstenzug</a><a href='/dresden-l20/entry-tickets-tc123/'>See all must-see sights in Dresden</a>

What are the best tours in Dresden?

The best tours in Dresden are:<a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-river-sightseeing-boat-cruise-t57945/'>Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-semperoper-tickets-and-guided-tour-t38416/'>Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-the-original-night-watchman-tour-in-lantern-light-t99036/'>Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-elbe-river-cruise-to-pillnitz-castle-t57948/'>Dresden: Elbe River Cruise to Pillnitz Castle</a><a href='/dresden-l20/royal-castle-dresden-general-admission-ticket-t404141/'>Royal Castle Dresden: General Admission Ticket</a><a href='/s?q=Dresden&lc=l20&searchSource=4'>See all in Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

What are the best day trips and excursions from Dresden?

The best day trips and excursions from Dresden are:Saxon Switzerland National ParkBastei<a href='/dresden-l20/day-trips-tc360/'>See all day trips and excursions from Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

What are the best tours to do in Dresden with kids?

The best tours to do in Dresden with kids are:<a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-guided-city-walk-with-a-cup-of-coffee-t52380/'>Dresden: Guided City Walk with a Cup of Coffee</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-complete-walking-tour-with-frauenkirche-visit-t378084/'>Dresden: Complete Walking Tour with Frauenkirche Visit</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-historical-walking-tour-and-chocolate-museum-ticket-t390007/'>Dresden: Historical Walking Tour and Chocolate Museum Ticket</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-semperoper-guided-tour-for-families-t378894/'>Dresden: Semperoper Guided Tour for Families</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-dresden-transport-museum-entrance-ticket-t397564/'>Dresden: Dresden Transport Museum Entrance Ticket</a><a href='/dresden-l20/family-friendly-activities-tc1094/'>See all family-friendly activities in Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

What are the best outdoor activities to do in Dresden?

The best outdoor activities to do in Dresden are:<a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-river-sightseeing-boat-cruise-t57945/'>Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-the-original-night-watchman-tour-in-lantern-light-t99036/'>Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-elbe-river-cruise-to-pillnitz-castle-t57948/'>Dresden: Elbe River Cruise to Pillnitz Castle</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-semperoper-and-old-town-tour-t38909/'>Dresden: Semperoper and Old Town Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-konigstein-fortress-paddle-steamer-cruise-t50483/'>Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise</a><a href='/dresden-l20/outdoor-activities-tc1093/'>See all outdoor activities in Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

What are the best indoor activities in Dresden for rainy days?

The best indoor activities in Dresden for rainy days are:<a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-semperoper-tickets-and-guided-tour-t38416/'>Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/royal-castle-dresden-general-admission-ticket-t404141/'>Royal Castle Dresden: General Admission Ticket</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-1-day-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-t302763/'>Dresden: 1-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-guided-tour-of-the-church-of-our-lady-t228181/'>Dresden: Guided Tour of the Church of Our Lady</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-city-semperoper-guided-walking-tour-t51408/'>Dresden: City & Semperoper Guided Walking Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/rainy-day-activities-tc269/'>See all best indoor activities in Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

What are the best inexpensive tours in Dresden?

These are the best activities when you are visiting Dresden on a budget:<a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-semperoper-tickets-and-guided-tour-t38416/'>Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-the-original-night-watchman-tour-in-lantern-light-t99036/'>Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light</a><a href='/dresden-l20/royal-castle-dresden-general-admission-ticket-t404141/'>Royal Castle Dresden: General Admission Ticket</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-guided-tour-of-the-church-of-our-lady-t228181/'>Dresden: Guided Tour of the Church of Our Lady</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-guided-tour-of-the-volkswagen-transparent-factory-t197095/'>Dresden: Guided Tour of the Volkswagen Transparent Factory</a><a href='/s?q=Dresden&searchSource=3&price_range=4-15&p=1'>See all inexpensive activities in Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

What are the most popular museums and exhibitions in Dresden?

These are the most popular museums and exhibitions in Dresden:<a href='/dresden-l20/royal-castle-dresden-general-admission-ticket-t404141/'>Royal Castle Dresden: General Admission Ticket</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-city-semperoper-guided-walking-tour-t51408/'>Dresden: City & Semperoper Guided Walking Tour</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-guided-city-walk-with-a-cup-of-coffee-t52380/'>Dresden: Guided City Walk with a Cup of Coffee</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-gala-concert-in-the-dresden-zwinger-t67335/'>Dresden: Gala Concert in the Dresden Zwinger</a><a href='/dresden-l20/dresden-complete-walking-tour-with-frauenkirche-visit-t378084/'>Dresden: Complete Walking Tour with Frauenkirche Visit</a><a href='/dresden-l20/museums-exhibitions-tc132/'>See all museums and exhibitions in Dresden on GetYourGuide</a>

The BEST Dresden Shows & musicals 2023 - FREE Cancellation

Our most recommended Dresden Shows & musicals

1. Dresden: Gala Concert in the Dresden Zwinger

Enjoy a classical concert in the Wallpavillon of the Dresden Zwinger Palace. Decide which performance of which composer's pieces you'd like to hear and enjoy masterpieces at a concert of waltz dreams or listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Wed., November 30, 2022 Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Thurs., December 1, 2022 Walzerträume Fri., December 2, 2022 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., December 3, 2022 Winterträume Wed., December 7, 2022 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., December 9, 2022 Klänge der Romantik Sat., December 10, 2022 Winterträume Wed., December 14, 2022 Winterträume Thurs., December 15, 2022 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., December 16, 2022 Italienische Nacht Sat., December 17, 2022 Winterträume Wed., December 21, 2022 Klänge der Romantik Thurs., December 22, 2022 Winterträume Fri., December 23, 2022 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Tues., December 27, 2022, 17:00 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Tues., December 27, 2022, 19:30 Winterträume Wed., December 28, 2022, 17:00 Winterträume Wed., December 28, 2022, 19:30, Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Thurs., December 29, 2022, 17:00, Italienische Nacht Thurs., December 29, 2022, 19:30, Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., December 30, 2022, 17:00, Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., December 30, 2022, 19:30, Winterträume Fri., January 1, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., January 7, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., January 14, 2023 Winterträume Sat., January 21, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., January 28, 2023 Slawische Klassik Sat., February 4, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., February 11, 2023 Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Tues., February 14, 2023 Valentinskonzert Sat., February 18, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., February 25, 2023 Winterträume Fri., March 3, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., March 4, 2023 Italienische Nacht Fri., March 10, 2023 Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Sat., March 11, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., March 17, 2023 Klänge der Romantik Fri., March 24, 2023 Frühlingsstimmen Sat., March 25, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., March 31, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., April 1, 2023 Frühlingsstimmen Thurs., April 6, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sun., April 9, 2023 Walzerträume Mon., April 10, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Wed., April 12, 2023 Klänge der Romantik Fri., April 14, 2023 Frühlingsstimmen Sat., April 15, 2023 Slawische Klassik Wed., April 19, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., April 21, 2023 Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Sat., April 22, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Wed., April 26, 2023 Walzerträume Fri., April 28, 2023 Italienische Nacht Sun., April 30, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Wed., May 3, 2023 Frühlingsstimmen Fri., May 5, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., May 6, 2023 Jubiläumskonzert - 10 Jahre Dresdner Residenz Konzerte Wed., May 10, 2023 Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Fri., May 12, 2023 Slawische Klassik Sat., May 13, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Wed., May 17, 2023 Klänge der Romantik Thurs., May 18, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Fri., May 19, 2023 Walzerträume Sat., May 20, 2023 Italienische Nacht Wed., May 24, 2023 Slawische Klassik Thurs., May 25, 2023 Mozarts kleine Nachtmusik Fri., May 26, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten" Sat., May 27, 2023 Frühlingsstimmen Wed., May 31, 2023 Vivaldi "Vier Jahreszeiten"

2. Dresden: Festive Christmas Concert in the Zwinger

Experience a festive Christmas concert of classical music with famous waltzes and operetta melodies by renowned artists from Bach via Mozart to Vivaldi. The Dresden Residenz Orchestra presents classics of highest accomplishment under the direction of Prof. Igor Malinovsky. Enjoy the concert in the historical ambience of the Wallpavillon at the Zwinger, Theaterplatz, 01067 Dresden in the Zwinger. The Baroque ensemble has provided an impressive venue for art and music since the 18th century. Even in the days of Augustus the Strong, the best and most well-known musicians and orchestras in the world made guest appearances there.

3. Dresden: New Year's Eve Concert at the Zwinger

The past year is on its way out and you're standing on the doorstep of 2023. Before watching the fireworks over Theaterplatz, watch the Dresden Residenz Orchestra play a celebratory new year's concert in the Dresden Zwinger with selected soloists and the best musicians. Visit the beautiful Wallpavillon of the Dresden Zwinger and listen to the great classics at a magical New Year’s Eve concert. Ever since the kings held their celebrations in the Dresden Residenz, music has played an important role in the Zwinger both outside as well as inside its many resonant halls. Many of the best orchestras in the world have made their music here as guests and countless famous musicians have enjoyed the rich acoustics in an elegant ambiance. It is in this tradition that the Dresden Residenz Orchestra presents classical hits, dreamy waltzes, and the most beautiful operetta melodies. The most beautiful waltzes by Johann Strauss and Franz Léhar invite you to dance, clap and hum along.