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Elbwiesen

Elbe River Banks

Go to the (mostly) green river banks, especially on hot summer evenings/nights for a very nice view of the old parts and lot of people playing sports, having barbecues and parties. There are often big concerts and a huge movie screen offers "outdoor cinema."

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Filmnächte
A huge movie screen offers cinema (in German) in a beautiful setting and there are also many concerts with popular stars. Again, it is the biggest event of its kind in Europe!
June to August
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Paddle-Steamer Tour
Best start your tour from the main pier at the castle and go down to Meissen or up to Pillnitz or Saxon Switzerland.
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Kunsthalle im Lipsius-Bau
Impressive building for the arts constructed in the 19th century. The Kunsthalle is part of the Dresden State Art Collections (SKD).
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closedCombination ticket Albertinum and Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau Admission fee: €12.50
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Brühlsche Terrasse
Brühl's Terrace
The "Balcony of Europe" stretches for 500 m along the River Elbe, some 10 m over the water table, and being up to 20 m wide. Freely open to the public since 1814, it provides space shielded from the danger of flooding, as well as from motorized traffic (which runs directly below over the Terassenufer) for walking, relaxing and enjoying a meal or a drink to locals and visitors, with views of the picturesque Elbe and an impressive backdrop of historic buildings at its back.