Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
65 mi0.4 mi
Discovering Dresden's Art & History!
On your first day, you will be making your way east to the city of Dresden. One of the most important historical cities in Germany, Dresden is absolutely bursting with culture, art and history to explore!
09:301 hr
Steinbruch Ammelshain Naturschutzgebiet
Your first stop for the day is Steinbruch Ammelshain Naturschutzgebiet!
This nature reserve and wildlife refuge is a fantastic place to start your journey!
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, you will find an idyllic lake that was once home to a granite quarry, and is now used as a dive training centre!
Make sure to bring a camera to capture the natural beauty of the area!
This nature reserve and wildlife refuge is a fantastic place to start your journey!
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, you will find an idyllic lake that was once home to a granite quarry, and is now used as a dive training centre!
Make sure to bring a camera to capture the natural beauty of the area!
7.9 mi
15 min
10:505 min
Parkplatz am Muldeufer
Park your car and get ready for a little walk before lunch!
0.1 mi
5 min
11:0030 min
Hängebrücke
Make the short walk to the Grimma suspension bridge!
Built in 1924, this is Saxony's longest suspension bridge at 80 metres in length. It was destroyed in 1945 and later rebuilt in 1949 as a riveted construction.
You can take a walk over the bridge and spend a little time in the park on the other side!
Built in 1924, this is Saxony's longest suspension bridge at 80 metres in length. It was destroyed in 1945 and later rebuilt in 1949 as a riveted construction.
You can take a walk over the bridge and spend a little time in the park on the other side!
0.1 mi
5 min
11:3530 min
Bärenburg Grimma
Walk back across the bridge and head to Bärenburg Grimma!
This small ruin casts a beautiful yet somewhat eerie shadow and adds a lot of atmosphere to your morning walk!
This small ruin casts a beautiful yet somewhat eerie shadow and adds a lot of atmosphere to your morning walk!
0.1 mi
5 min
12:101 hr
Restaurant Sophistication
Lunchtime!
Head to Raffinesse where you will be greeted by a fantastic selection of incredible dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!
In summer the best place is on their terrace, while in the winter months there is a fantastic fireplace to keep you nice and warm!
Check out their website here for more information!
PLEASE NOTE. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Head to Raffinesse where you will be greeted by a fantastic selection of incredible dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!
In summer the best place is on their terrace, while in the winter months there is a fantastic fireplace to keep you nice and warm!
Check out their website here for more information!
PLEASE NOTE. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:155 min
Parkplatz am Muldeufer
Time to head back and pick up your car.
53.5 mi
1 hr 10 min
14:303 hrs
Dresden Castle
Next stop Dresden!
It would be crazy to plan a trip to Dresden and not make time to visit the incredible Dresden Castle and museum!
Also known as the Royal Palace, Dresden Castle was built around 400 years ago and is famous for it's wide variety of architectural styles.
Today the palace houses a wide variety of incredible exhibitions, ranging from ceremonial Baroque weapons and robes to one of the oldest and largest collections of universal coins in the world!
Take a look at their website here for more information on bookings and current exhibitions.
PLEASE NOTE. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
It would be crazy to plan a trip to Dresden and not make time to visit the incredible Dresden Castle and museum!
Also known as the Royal Palace, Dresden Castle was built around 400 years ago and is famous for it's wide variety of architectural styles.
Today the palace houses a wide variety of incredible exhibitions, ranging from ceremonial Baroque weapons and robes to one of the oldest and largest collections of universal coins in the world!
Take a look at their website here for more information on bookings and current exhibitions.
PLEASE NOTE. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
1.7 mi
10 min
17:451 hr
Neustädter Markthalle
Your next stop is one of Dresdens most fascinating neighbourhoods!
Neustadt Dresden has earned a reputation as one of the city's nightlife hotspots, and is full of quirky bars, cafes and restaurants. While the neighbourhoods thriving nightlife may be the first thing many people think of, others are more interested in the artistic expression that takes place! Srange and wonderful architecture and unique street art exhist alongside incredibly elegant buildings, housing the neighbourhoods vast number of art galleries!
Spend a little time exploring the streets and I can guarantee you will come across something that interests you!
Neustadt Dresden has earned a reputation as one of the city's nightlife hotspots, and is full of quirky bars, cafes and restaurants. While the neighbourhoods thriving nightlife may be the first thing many people think of, others are more interested in the artistic expression that takes place! Srange and wonderful architecture and unique street art exhist alongside incredibly elegant buildings, housing the neighbourhoods vast number of art galleries!
Spend a little time exploring the streets and I can guarantee you will come across something that interests you!
1.4 mi
10 min
19:001 hr
lila Soße
Dinnertime!
Staying within Neustadt Dresden, head to lila Soße, a trendy, local restaurant, serving up their own, modern takes on classic German dishes in a lively, urban atmosphere.
Take a look at their website here for more information.
Staying within Neustadt Dresden, head to lila Soße, a trendy, local restaurant, serving up their own, modern takes on classic German dishes in a lively, urban atmosphere.
Take a look at their website here for more information.
0.7 mi
10 min
20:3010 hrs
Backstage Hotel
Time to head to your hotel for the night.
Backstage Hotel, contains 13 unique rooms, designed and furnished by local Dresden artists and craftsmen.
Backstage Hotel, contains 13 unique rooms, designed and furnished by local Dresden artists and craftsmen.