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Sunrise

Dresden Sunrise: Golden Light at the Fürstenzug

Beat the morning rush to watch the sun paint the world’s largest porcelain painting in gold, then warm up with a fresh breakfast nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:26

    Hupbach

    Pick up a coffee and a pastry at Hupbach. The bookshop is open early (09:00), giving you time to grab a warm drink before heading out.

  2. 15:04

    Fürstenzug

    Walk 38 minutes west-northwest to the Fürstenzug. Arrive just in time to watch the low winter sun hit the porcelain figures as the golden light begins around 15:30.

  3. 17:26

    Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais

    End your morning at Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais. It is open until midnight, so you can stay as long as you like for a full breakfast or lunch after the cold air.

Local tip

The walk from Hupbach to the Fürstenzug takes 38 minutes. Keep your pace steady to arrive before the golden light peaks.

Check before you go

  • Hupbach opens at 09:00 on weekdays. Plan your start time so you arrive after this.
  • The Fürstenzug is an outdoor public art piece and is accessible at all hours.
  • Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais is open Mo-Su 10:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Hupbach is open at 14:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dresden (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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