Dresden Itinerary for a Day Trip (or Two-day Trip), Dresden, Germany

Germany is so big and has so many wonderful cities to visit that sometimes really fantastic ones like Dresden are overlooked in favor of Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. Dresden is the capital of the state of Saxony, largely rebuilt after World War II. But what has risen from the ashes is some of the most beautiful baroque architecture in Europe, along with all the makings of a hip and urban culture. In a day trip, this Dresden itinerary can help you see some of the most spectacular sights and some of the coolest spots in the city. But if you want to spend the night, you can easily extend this into a two-day trip.

If you’re coming to Dresden on a day trip, you’ll most likely arrive by train or bus, which means you’ll be situated at the Dresden Hauptbahnhof. This point is easily connected to the parts of the city you’ll want to see by public transportation. However, the city center is small enough that it’s easily walkable, allowing you to take in more of Dresden outside of its picturesque historical center. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).