Timeline
15:41
Start with a drink at Bärenzwinger. This popular student club is a good choice for its full schedule of nightly activities, including readings, live music, and discussions. It is just a short walk from the Frauenkirche, giving you time to settle in before heading to the main event.
16:11
Walk up to the Frauenkirche viewing platform. The original Church of Our Lady was completely destroyed during World War II; however, it has been reconstructed. For €12 (concessions €7; families €24) you can walk up to the viewing platform on the dome and enjoy a great view of the city. You must have good walking shoes and be prepared for the climb.
16:41
Head to Zum Schießhaus for dinner. This farmhouse-restaurant is not so easy to find. It lies behind the "Herzogin Garten" (which is a ruin) and behind the opera-house. The large Biergarden is a very relaxing place, has good food and good prices and is very atmospheric in the evening. The large Biergarden is a very relaxing place, has good food and good prices.
Local tip
Check the route from the Frauenkirche to Zum Schießhaus, as it is located behind the opera-house and the Herzogin Garten ruins, which can be tricky to navigate without local knowledge.
Check before you go
- Frauenkirche viewing platform: Mar-Oct Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Mar-Oct Su 13:00-18:00; Nov-Feb Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Nov-Feb Su 13:00-16:00.
- Zum Schießhaus: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:45; Su 11:00-23:15.
- Bärenzwinger: Hours are not specified in the context, so check opening times locally.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dresden (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).