Dresden, the city with many cultural monuments
Ideal starting point
Feel history
The HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss is a good starting point for sightseeing. The Saxon state capital of Dresden offers visitors many attractive excursion destinations where you can still experience the more than 800 years of history of this city today.
in the city center
The HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss is located in the city center and just a few steps away from several sights such as the Royal Palace or the Semper Opera House. You can easily arrive via the city's international airport and in Dresden itself there are a number of public transport options available to help you get around the city.
At the HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss, we are always on hand to help you plan excursions or purchase tickets for the various events in the city.
Excursion destinations
Explore the surroundings of Dresden
If you have a little time to spare, you can also visit the town's surroundings. We will be happy to help you book a trip on one of the nine historic paddle steamers into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, where you can not only experience the varied landscape of Saxon Switzerland, but also explore the workings of these old engineering monuments. Only about one kilometer upstream from the old town, you can visit the Elbe castles Albrechtsberg Castle, Lingner Castle and Eckberg Castle, which are set in beautiful parks and open to the public.
At a glance
Dresden's sights
The Dresden Frauenkirche
Symbol of reconciliation
Since its reconstruction, Dresden's baroque Frauenkirche has become the city's landmark and impresses with its gigantic stone dome. The ruins of the Frauenkirche, which was destroyed by bombs, were a memorial against the war in the GDR. The building, reconstructed after reunification, has become a symbol of reconciliation. The Frauenkirche in Dresden's Old Town is just a five-minute walk from the HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss.
Princely treasury in the Dresden Green Vault
The Green Vault in the Royal Palace displays the treasury of the Wettin princes. The historical section, for which there are only limited tickets, contains around 3,000 exhibits, which are displayed on magnificent tables in the historical vault. The new section presents works by the court sculptors and goldsmiths in modern halls.
The Royal Palace with the Green Vault is located directly opposite the HYPERION Hotel Dresden in the Old Town.
The Zwinger in Dresden
An expression of baroque splendor
The Dresden Zwinger is a baroque festival site built by Elector Augustus the Strong with rich galleries, pavilions, an orangery and a garden. Today, the Semper Gallery houses the Old Masters Picture Gallery. Other exhibitions in the Zwinger include the Mathematical-Physical Salon and the Porcelain Collection.
The Zwinger is a five-minute walk from the HYPERION Hotel Dresden in the Old Town.
Cultural enjoyment at the Semperoper in Dresden
The impressive building of the Dresden Semperoper goes back to the architect Gottfried Semper, who designed the first opera house in 1841 and the current one in 1878. The building, which was badly damaged in the Second World War, was rebuilt according to Semper's plans.
Walk the 200 meters from the HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss and enjoy a performance or take part in a guided tour!
Steamboat trip from Brühl's Terrace
Brühl's Terrace was built in the 16th century as part of the fortifications on the banks of the Elbe. The magnificent buildings erected on it later turned it into a promenade along the Elbe. This is also where the steamers depart for the Elbe cruise, taking you past the "Blue Wonder", steep vineyards and the "Albrechtsschlösser" castles.
From the HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss, it is just a five-minute walk to Brühl's Terrace, which is located at Brühl's Garden on the edge of Dresden's Old Town.
Great garden
Dresden's playground
The Great Garden in Dresden lives up to its name. The extensive baroque park landscape measures around 1.8 square kilometers and is perfect for long walks. At the center of the Great Garden is the summer palace built in 1680 for Elector Johann Georg III with its large palace pond. A special feature of the Great Garden is the Dresden Park Railway, which is designed as a round trip with five stations. The train runs during the summer months and is run by over 100 children on a voluntary basis. The young conductors, train drivers and barrier attendants independently and enthusiastically look after the guests on the open train and at the stations. Dresden Zoo and the Botanical Gardens are also located in the Great Garden.
You can reach the Großer Garten by public transport in 15 minutes from the HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss.
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
The Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the most renowned and best-known orchestras in Germany and was one of the first German ensembles to tour the USA back in 1909. The Dresden Philharmonic's venues include the Frauenkirche, Albrechtsberg Palace and the Herkuleskeule. However, the orchestra's home venue is the Kulturpalast, which is located on Dresden's Altmarkt.
After four years of construction, the new concert hall opened there in April 2017, impressively combining elegance and modernity. A concert visit to the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra is a wonderful gift for special occasions and a sonorous, unforgettable experience.
