I spent 6 weeks in the fall of 2022 in Dresden, Germany. Here are my thoughts:
- Neustadt is the hip place in Dresden. Alaunpark is always lively. There are food trucks in Alaunplatz almost every day. And there is a forest called Dresdner Heide for easy hiking.
- We were lucky enough to be in Dresden during the fall festival. It is lovely. I can only imagine how wonderful their annual Christmas market is.
- The symphony is excellent. We saw a performance of Schuman and Brahms.
- Drink the beer. Eat the currywurst and döner kebabs.
- Overall, the food in Dresden is excellent. Wide range of cuisines, all delicious.
- Bastei is a short train ride away if you are into hiking. They have a reaction ferry to take you across the Elbe.
- Dresden is a popular waypoint for those traveling between Berlin and Prague. Both are worth at least a day trip if you’re staying in Dresden. I recommend visiting the Mucha Museum in Prague if you like Art Nouveau.