Dresden is packed with history and personality, and with so much to see, it can be tricky knowing where to begin. That’s exactly why I’ve put together my Dresden tourist map – it’s got all the city’s highlights in one handy place. Keep reading to discover what not to miss!
From royal palaces and unique audiovisual experiences to quirky spots like the Hygiene Museum, Dresden truly has something for everyone. Take a look at my Dresden city map to uncover all the best Dresden attractions!
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What you need to know
- Is Dresden worth visiting? I cannot recommend Dresden enough! I feel like it’s a bit of a hidden gem compared to cities like Berlin and Munich. It’s such a beautiful city, espceically if you’re into big historic buildings!
- What is Dresden known for? Dresden is primairly known for it’s incredible architecture and beautiful buildings.
- How many days do you need in Dresden? Although you can pack in most of Dresden’s best tourist spots in one day, I think having a week to really explore and go on some day trips is the best!
What’s included?
In my tourist map of Dresden Germany, I’ve included over 40 of the city’s most must-visit destinations! They’re split into different categories depending on what you want to see
- General tourist attractions – There’s a few itneresting tourit attractions dotted around the city which I’ve included on my Dresden tourist map. Both the Zwinger Xperience and the Festung Xperience offer immersive audio-visual journeys that bring Dresden’s history to life – definitely not your average museum visit! Another highlight is the Kunsthofpassage courtyards. These cosy, hidden-away spaces are connected by winding alleys have quirky shops, cafés, and some seriously impressive murals.
- Histroical sites – When it comes to historical sights, Dresden has no shortage. From the grand Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House to the incredible Frauenkirche, Dresden Cathedral, and the Residenzschloss – there’s history waiting around every corner!
- Museums / Art galleries – If you’re into museums and art galleries, you’re in luck, Dresden has loads to offer! Art lovers should definitely check out the Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Academy of Fine Arts, and the Kunsthalle. If you’re looking for museums you can take your pick from the Museum of Hygiene, Transport museum and more!
- Shopping – On my Dresden tourist map, I’ve also marked out some great shopping spots around the city. From busy shopping streets as well as large shopping centres, there’s a bit of everything.
- Parks – While there aren’t too many inner city parks in Dresden there are still some lovely spots to hang out. The grassy banks of the Elbe are always busy on a sunny day. Additionaly there’s The Grand Garden of Dresden, Rosengarten and Palaisgarten which are all easily accesible.
Dresden Tourist Map
How to use this map: Click on the markers for more information about each destination. To save this map to your Google Maps, click the star in the top left corner.
How to use it
My Dresden tourist map is super simple to use and save to your phone! Here are some tips:
- Click on each of the map markers to open more information about that spot
- You can expand the map legend in the top left corner to see all the individual locations and groups. You can also select and deselect certain groups if you’re not interested in them.
Saving the map to your phone
If you want to save it to your phone, just tap the star icon next to ‘Dresden Tourist Map’ at the top of the map. This will save it to your Google Maps.
To open it on your phone just open your Google Maps app and tap ‘You’ at the bottom of the screen. Then select ‘Maps’ and a list of your saved maps will come up.
Looking for more?
Travelling to Dresden and looking for more things to do? Check out all my guides below!
Itineraries
Summary
One of my favourite things about Dresden was how most things are located in the city center. Most of the major tourist spots are located around the Altstadt (Old Town) making it easy to travel from one place to another. I hope my Dresden sightseeing map helps you make the most of your time there!
