Timeline
14:26
Grab a seat in the large Biergarten at Zum Schießhaus. Order a local beer and some food while the light is still bright enough to enjoy the green space behind the opera house.
15:26
Walk 19 minutes ENE to the Fürstenzug. This is the world's largest porcelain painting. Arrive early to find a good spot along the wall where you can see the long procession of Saxon rulers.
16:26
Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the tiles. The golden light from 15:30 will have already started warming the scene, leading up to the final dip at 16:26.
17:11
Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais
End the evening with a cake or coffee at Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais. It is located just 4 minutes walk from the mural and stays open until midnight, offering a quiet place to reflect on the view.
Local tip
The walk from the restaurant to the mural is a steady 19 minutes. If you prefer a quicker start, you can grab a drink at Paulaner's first, but Zum Schießhaus offers the best outdoor atmosphere for the pre-sunset hour.
Check before you go
- Zum Schießhaus is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:45 and Su 11:00-23:15.
- Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais is open daily 10:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dresden (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).