Culture and hostels in Dresden

Saxony Capital to discover: highlights in Dresden

The winter is already over, it's getting warmer anyway and luckily, we don't care about financial crises. After a long, cold winter we are sure: we're going to have fantastic summer. Wherever you want to go: HostelsClub.com has lovely economic hostels for you and hot travel tips.

Germany has a lot of nice places to discover. Welcome to Dresden - Florence on the Elba. In the middle of Saxony capital is a huge park with a easy name 'Großer Garten' -' Big garden. It is the most popular place in Dresden, ideal for walk, jogging or picknick. It comprises 155 hectares and was laid out by prince Johann Georg II in 1676. Here you get an idea why Dresden is also called 'Florence on the Elba' : mediterranean flair, many bars and cafés, a relaxed atmosphere and very friendly people will you find here in Dresden! You can visit Royal Palace in the center of the park or open-air stage 'Junge Garde'. Plenty of concertes take place here during the summer and May sees a great Dixieland Festival. Once in year the city of Dresden will become the European 'Capital of Dixieland'. In streets, in pubs, on the Elbe River, and in concert halls you'll hear the 'Sound of New Orleans'. The reputation and popularity of the event is proven each year by nearly half a million festival visitors. If you like Jazz, Bluse, Boogie and Swing, do not miss it - 39th International Dixieland Festival Dresden 2009 (12 - 17 May 2009).

Carola lake is a favorit place in Dresden, it is situated in the southeast end invites for a boat trip. Carola Castle offers a selection of great cake in its beer garden witch ia also perfect place for recreation. Nearly there is Dresden's zoo with a famous ape and elephant house.

Dresden also posses amusing ses the oldest fleet of paddle wheelers in the world. That's why a ride on the Elbe is a must. You embark in the heart of the city and head for Schloss Pilintz, constructed in 1720 and based on Chinese models. And if you plans to stay longer in Dresden you should take a ride with the so-coled 'Lößnitzdackel' to Moritzburg Castle, it is historic stream train that takes you from Radebeul to the baroque Moritzburg Castle within only 30 minutes.

You will found in Dresden more than 40 museums with a fantastic insights into the world of art, history and more... The 'Saxon Folk Art Museum with Puppet Theatre Collection' offers unique presentation of the folk art of Saxony is displayed within the charming setting of the Jägerhof, comprising enchanting carvings and candle pyramids, printed linen, splendid costumes and superb laces as well as painted furniture and historic toys. The Puppet Theatre Collection shows the world of historic puppetry on the upper floor. Try it, students pay only 2€ for entrance.

And you have mor highlights this summer: Germany's most beautiful open air cinema with view of the Dresden skyline also offers Elbe Bank Film Nights from 25 June to 23 August. 18 Juli is Dresden Palaces Night, a night of art, culture and emotions on the 'balcony of Dresden' -  in and around three unique palaces Albrechtsberg Palace, Lingner Palace and Eckberg Palace , from 31 October to 15 November is Dresden Jazz Days - international jazz festival with first-class musicians and at 3 October you can enjoy Pyro Games - Fireworks Festival  in Ostragehege .

Dresden is fantastic place for young people and and has a great nightlife. On of most popular places is 'Alter Schlachthof' (Gother Str, 11), original name means Old Sloughterhouse and it is a location for parties, concerts, record fairs and other events. Cultural site an industrial area of Dresden offers a large program of concerts and parties. If you are looking for nice experience in Dresden, book Nightwalk Dresden - a unique nightly guided tour through the multicultural district Dresden Neustadt with over 130 different bars, restaurants and Pubs.

Hostels in Dresden

And if you are looking for a cheap and good hostels in Dresden, HostelsClub.com subcommands - A&O City Hostel, near to the Dresden main station. The historic city centre, the Semperoper, the Frauenkirche and the Zwinger are all within two kilometres of the hostel, with the efficiency of the public transport you can find yourself in the city centre in just a few minutes. The Hostel Mondpalast offers beds for 15€, is centrally located right in the young and groovy bar hopping area Dresden-Neustadt. This quarter is Dresdens multi-cultural heart of the young artist, student and alternative scene. Louise 20 Hostel is located just 800 meters from the train station Dresden-Neustadt in the middle of the nightlife area of Dresden, double room cost only 44€.

Enjoy your trip to Dresden!