More wonders and rarities in the Dresden Elbland region 4 days of highlights Experience in the Dresden Elbland region Culture & History ▷ Dresden Frauenkirche (Church of Our pieces including the world’s largest green slicing of the world’s biggest stollen Dresden Lady) – has the largest stone dome north diamond, most expensive gold coffee service ▷ Hoflößnitz Estate –oldest preserved vineyard Day 3 There is plenty to explore as you stroll Day 4 of the Alps and the unique Court of the Great Mogul and first commercial certified organic Day 1 at the Kulturpalast, the State Operetta in In the afternoon, head for Pillnitz on the through the picturesque narrow streets of this ▷ Little Pheasant Castle – smallest castle ▷ World’s largest and oldest paddle steamer winery in Saxony the Kraftwerk Mitte and many other venues. world’s oldest and largest paddle steamer in Saxony, the only remaining original rococo fleet with nine historical steamers Elbland Pearls along the Elbe former Saxon capital: the grand town houses A fairytale land of ▷ Dresden International Dixieland Festival – Superlative enjoyment Culinary delights are guaranteed with a visit fleet. The Chinese-style palace is surrounded castle in the Dresden area are as impressive as the old canons’ houses ▷ Germany’s largest steam engine event in biggest Dixieland jazz festival in Europe to one of the trendy, creative bars on the far by beautiful gardens and was once the summer hidden treasures Hartenfels Castle Torgau – largest fully Dresden Your journey now takes you down the Elbe and the delightful small independent stores. ▷ ▷ Glashütte – most important location of Discover the sheer variety on offer in the side of the Elbe in Dresden’s Neustadt, where residence of the Saxon kings. The idyllic preserved early Renaissance castle still to Meißen, where you will catch your first And the traditional wine taverns are great Your trip through Dresden’s Elbland concludes ▷ Weißeritz Valley Railway – Germany’s oldest the German watch industry. 11 companies, cultural metropolis of Dresden by taking a the lively bar and club scene also allows night summer home of composer Carl­Maria von standing in Germany operational public steam­powered narrow­ including internationally known Lange & Söhne, 4 days of highlights // Culture & unforgettable glimpse of the oldest castle in places to stop for a drink. Up on the Burg­ with the highlight that is Moritzburg. The relaxed tour of the city on your arrival. owls to party on into the early hours. Weber, situated nearby, and which houses a ▷ First public library in Germany in Großen- gauge railway Glashütte Original or Nomos, produce unique History // Activity & Nature // Germany – the magnificentAlbrechtsburg . berg hill, the Albrechtsburg and the gothic summer residence and hunting lodge hain, founded in 1828 by Karl Benjamin luxury timepieces. Take in the impressive Altstadt (Old Town), charming Museum, is a must for music lovers. Discover Europe’s firstporcelain factory at cathedral, complete with its Fürstenkapelle is well worth a visit at any time of year. Lifestyle & Pleasure // Discovery Map Neustadt (New Town) with its lively alter­ Preusker ▷ Largest collection of hunting trophies in the the House of MEISSEN, which also boasts (Princes’ Chapel), are popular attractions. In winter, the palace transforms into a true ▷ Dresden Schauspielhaus theatre (built Activity & Nature world at the Moritzburg summer residence and native quarter with turn of the century Day 2 Take a record-breaking trip on the world’s first a splendid museum and demonstration fairytale castle – whisking you away to 1912/13), with the oldest fully functional hunting lodge architecture and Baroque Quarter as well suspension railway, which is 280 m long and ▷ Hellerau district, Dresden: first garden city workshops. Watch the masters at work at one The stunning view over the Historic Old the captivating setting of the popular film stage equipment in the country as the elegant Blasewitz and Loschwitz climbs 84 m to Oberloschwitz. Passengers in Germany (1908) ▷ Meißen Porcelain Factory – first porcelain Unique treasures of the oldest and most fascinating handicrafts Town is best enjoyed from one of the terrace “Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel” (English: ▷ Schlosskirche Torgau (castle church) – factory in Europe residential districts, and the monumental are rewarded with breathtaking views of the ▷ World’s oldest scientific wood collection around: the production of porcelain. restaurants. Beer-lovers are in for a treat at Three Wishes for Cinderella), a real spectacle Germany’s first Protestant church buildings that bear witness both to socialist A good day to marvel at Dresden’s unique city and the Blaues Wunder, the famous (consecrated by Martin Luther) (Forest Botanical Garden/State Arboretum) the Meißner Schwerter, the oldest private for all ages! Further highlights tucked away in Tharandt urban planning and modern architecture. treasure trove of art! Visit the Dresden Royal wrought-iron bridge over the Elbe. Dinner at a Fürstenzug (Procession of the Princes) – brewery in Saxony. Meißen and the picturesque in Moritzburg’s cultural landscape include the ▷ On a tour through the Historic Old Town, you Palace to see a whole host of wonders: the terrace restaurant overlooking the Elbe Valley largest porcelain mural in the world (25,000 ▷ Porphyry block at Mohorn-Grund – vineyards dotted along the Saxon Wine will come across world-class points of interest will put the crowning touch to a day full of Landgestüt Moritzburg, one of ten state stud Meißen porcelain tiles, created in 1907) natural monument in Tharandt Forest on most dazzling treasure chamber and biggest Route provide wine connoisseurs with refined farms in Germany, and the former Pheasant the Geological Hiking Trail, the largest rock at every turn – every single one a real jewel! collection of Ottoman exhibits in Europe, not spectacular experiences. ▷ Historical Wilsdruff Town Hall –first indulgence. You will want to savour the fine Garden, which has the country’s oldest inland surface in Saxony After dinner at one of the restaurants in to mention the world’s largest green diamond, chimes in Germany to have selectable LEGAL NOTICE vintages of Europe’s north-easternmost lighthouse. Enthusiasts for historical modes melodies ▷ Saxon Mt. Everest Stairs Marathon on the Dresden’s Old Town, enjoy the outstanding and ceremonial weaponry and costume Spitzhaus stairs in Radebeul – the biggest Publisher: wine-growing region! of transport can explore the region and be music of the world-famous Semper Opera collections that are amongst the finest ever ▷ Albrechtsburg Meißen – first Renaissance and most punishing extreme stair running Tourismusverband Elbland Dresden e.V. transported back to the times of the Saxon palace in the German­speaking world Fabrikstraße 16, 01662 Meißen House, the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra assembled. And that’s just the beginning! race in the world with 39,700 steps Tel: + 49 (0)3521 76350 electors on the Lößnitzdackel steam-powered ▷ Porcelain Collection at Dresden’s Zwinger – [email protected] | www.dresden-elbland.de narrow­gauge railway, or on a charming largest and most complete collection of Dresden Marketing GmbH historical Meißen porcelain horse-drawn carriage ride. The route returns Lifestyle & Pleasure Messering 7, 01067 Dresden to Dresden through Radebeul, the home town ▷ “Porcelain church of Meißen” – St. Nikolas Tel: +49 (0)351 501730 [email protected] | www.marketing.dresden.de of fictional Native American hero Winnetou Church with the world’s biggest porcelain ▷ The only wine­growing region in Saxony, figures oldest Saxon vine (Traminer, over 200 years Design: Heimrich & Hannot GmbH and narrator Old Shatterhand, made famous Printing: Lößnitz-Druck GmbH “Grünes Gewölbe” (Green Vault) – the most old, in the Heilig Kreuz Monastery area, Meißen) by writer Karl May, passing beautiful vineyards ▷ Picture credits: DDpix.de; Sylvio Dittrich; Stadt Meißen; important and comprehensive collection ▷ Dresden Striezelmarkt – oldest Christmas Schloss Wackerbarth: Oliver Killig; Christoph Münch; and Europe’s firstvineyard experience. of treasury art in Europe, with around 4,000 market in Germany (started 1434) with annual fotolia.com (©pure-life-pictures) GROSSENHAIN 32 PFUND’S DAIRY – THE MOST 38 SUSPENSION RAILWAY BEAUTIFUL DAIRY IN THE WORLD 2 39 PILLNITZ PALACE AND GROUNDS 33 ALBRECHTSBERG PALACE 14 40 MUSICIAN MUSEUMS: C. V. WEBER (HOSTERWITZ) ZABELTITZ HELLERAU 15 34 LINGNER PALACE AND R. WAGNER (GRAUPA) 10 WEISSER HIRSCH DRESDEN ECKBERG PALACE GLASHÜTTE WITH LUXURY WATCHMAKERS 9 MORITZBURG GARDEN CITY 35 41 1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT picturesque 36 BLAUES WUNDER BRIDGE 42 WEESENSTEIN PALACE WEINBÖHLA ELBE 3 Vineyards 37 FUNICULAR RAILWAY 43 GROSSSEDLITZ BAROQUE GARDEN Elbe Cycle Route 11 TORGAU Saxon 32 44 PIRNA – MARKET SQUARE WITH RENAISSANCE DIESBAR-SEUSSLITZ Wine Route AND BAROQUE FACADES CITY OF LUTHER AND THE RENAISSANCE CLUBBING DISTRICT 34 SCHÖNFELD AND ALTERNATIVE 37 STREHLA COSWIG QUARTER Saxon BAROQUE 33 Schönfeld Upland 13 QUARTER Wine Hiking Trail 12 NEUSTADT RADEBEUL 16 35 38 WINE TOWN Elbe Cycle Route Welcome ELBE PILLNITZ 40 to the region of 8 36 GRAUPA 23 25 BASTEI BRIDGE Elbe Cycle Route Dresden Elbland ELBLAND BLASEWITZ Elbe Cycle Route ELBE Villages on the left bank of the Elbe 18 20 39 5 with mills and town houses 21 22 Grosser MEISSEN HISTORIC Garten 24 The Dresden Elbland region at the heart of Saxony is one of the most beautiful holiday 4 OLD TOWN (Grand CITY OF WINE AND PORCELAIN 19 Garden) 26 regions in Germany, spanning both sides of the Elbe from Pirna to Torgau, and presenting 28 a unique combination of glorious natural scenery and art, culture and enjoyment. 11 LÖSSNITZGRUND RAILWAY 17 Elbe Cycle Route 27 7 12 KARL MAY MUSEUM 29 NOSSEN KLIPPHAUSEN 13 PARK AND VINEYARD Here you are greeted by picturesque towns, historical town centres and fascinating sights – FREITAL and of course the world-famous artistic and cultural metropolis that is Dresden. Baroque 14 HELLERAU FESTIVAL THEATRE 1 HARTENFELS CASTLE, TORGAU palace complexes with rambling gardens are the perfect setting for a leisurely stroll.