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DRESDEN
A baroque beauty on the Elbe
Welcome
WELCOME
TO DRESDEN
Dresden, the capital of Saxony, affectionately known
as “Florence on the Elbe”, brings wonderful images
to mind: the imposing Frauenkirche, the magnificent
Theaterplatz with the Semperoper opera house,
Zwinger Palace and Residenzschloss (Royal Palace)
and the historic paddle steamers at the foot of
Brühlsche Terrasse (Brühl’s Terrace).
With a population of only around 530 000, Dresden
is a city where you can easily find your way around.
But there is more culture on offer here than in many
much larger cities. In Dresden you’ll find there are
countless ways in which you can spend your time on
holiday.
We are delighted to welcome you to Dresden and
hope you have an unforgettable stay.
Your Resort Manager Susann Zimmer and Team
Susann Zimmer
Resort Manager
Dresden
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CONTENTS
Location 5
History 6
Reception 8
Places of interest 9
Area map 12
Cuisine 19
The variety of Hapimag 20
Important telephone numbers 22
Online 23
DRESDEN –
A BAROQUE BEAUTY
ON THE ELBE
Dresden is Germany’s easternmost major city. If you
look at a map, you’ll find it halfway between Berlin
and Prague, 55 km from the Czech border and 110 km
from Poland. The Elbe flows through the centre of
the city. The river and the meadows on its banks are
a kind of living corridor linking the different parts
of the city. The shallow Elbe valley to the south forms
a striking contrast to the steep slopes on the river’s
north bank, where vineyards, palaces and villas give
the city a picturesque charm.
Following reunification, Dresden became a showcase
Well placed
for the economic upswing in the former East Ger-
The Hapimag resort is
located centrally in
Neumarkt, one of the city’s
most beautiful squares,
very close to the Frauenkirche.
many. The old buildings have almost all been renovated, and most of the historic buildings in Neumarkt around the Frauenkirche have been faithfully
reconstructed.
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History
HISTORY
AND CULTURE
The first documented evidence of Dresden is from
the year 1206. As a result of the discovery of silver
nearby and the increasing importance of the trade
routes on which it lay, Dresden grew from a small
settlement into a city. And when the Wettins, the
dukes of Saxony, moved from their ancestral seat
in Meissen to Dresden in 1485, the city really began
to flourish. The Augustan period began at the
end of the 17th century with Frederick August I, the
Elector of Saxony, better known as Augustus II
the Strong. The period was marked by the construction of dozens of beautiful baroque buildings, and
Dresden became one of the most important cities of
culture north of the Alps.
The Second World War brought all this magnificent
baroque architecture on the Elbe to a tragic end.
On the night of 14 February 1945, Dresden’s historic
city centre was destroyed. Not a single historic
building remained intact. The reconstruction of the
city centre began on the west side of Altmarkt in
May 1953.
Did you know that …
Today Dresden, the capital city of Saxony, has a pop-
…there are 48 museums
and 60 galleries in
Dresden?
ulation of around 530,000 and welcomes 12 million
visitors a year. The city’s name, incidentally, is derived
from the Slavic word “Drezdany”, meaning “people
of the swamp forest”.
…36 theatres and other
venues of all sizes ensure a
varied cultural programme?
History
AT HOME IN A
HISTORIC HOTEL
Once a famous hotel, now a Hapimag
resort: the reconstruction of the British
Hotel brought a piece of Dresden’s
history back to life.
Built as a residential palace in 1717, the building subsequently became the British Hotel, before being
almost completely destroyed in the Second World
War.
According to Saxony’s State Office for Archaeology,
the British Hotel got its name because it was primarily used by British guests. Other sources state that
the name was intended to make the hotel stand out
from its many competitors.
At the end of 2008, Hapimag laid the foundation
stone for the reconstruction of this historic hotel, including a faithful reproduction of the original facade.
Over 30 parts salvaged during the war were used in
the reconstruction. Behind the facade, the resort impresses with a chic modern interior.
Worth a read
There is a magazine that
focuses entirely on the
building’s 300-year history.
You can get it at reception.
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Reception
WE’RE HERE
FOR YOU!
How can we help?
Our reception staff are always happy
to help.
If you have any questions or need information or
help of any kind, reception is the place to go to.
You can always find someone there to help you out
during opening hours. Just stop by!
Honesty Bar
Butter, honey, jam, Nutella and savoury food such as
ham, salami, cheese and cream cheese: at the
Honesty Bar in the lobby you will find all kinds of delicious items to put on your rolls. You can also get
refreshments, regional beers, wines, prosecco and
sweet and salty snacks. Is it the weather for sitting
outside? If so, why not enjoy a drink in the inner
courtyard?
Services
– Roll delivery service
– Ticket sales for city tours
– Reservations of tickets for
the opera, theatre and
museums
– Timetables, brochures
and maps
– Tickets for public
transport and steamers
– Mailboxes for your
personal post
– Honesty Bar: 24-hour
service
– Newspaper delivery
service
Information centre
– Guide books and
illustrated books on
Dresden and the
surrounding area and
fiction set in the city
– Two Internet terminals
(you will find access
details in the key card
envelope)
THE TOP TEN SIGHTS
You shouldn’t miss these ten attractions:
1.The Frauenkirche, including an ascent to the top
of the dome and attendance at a church service
2.A concert, opera or ballet at the Semperoper
3.Zwinger Palace with the Kronentor (Crown Gate),
You can get information
on opening times,
vouchers and tickets at
reception.
the porcelain collection and the Gemäldegalerie
Alte Meister (Old Masters Gallery)
4.Residenzschloss (Royal Palace) with the Historisches Grünes Gewölbe and Neues Grünes
Gewölbe treasure chambers
5.The Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) mural, the
world’s largest porcelain artwork
6.The Katholische Hofkirche (Dresden Cathedral)
with its Silbermann organ
7.Brühlsche Terrasse (Brühl’s Terrace) with the
Kasematten (Dresden Fortress Museum)
8.The Albertinum museum with the Galerie Neue
Meister (New Masters Gallery)
9.The baroque Innere Neustadt district with the
gilded Goldener Reiter statue
10.Volkswagen’s Gläserne Manufaktur (Transparent
Factory)
Hapimag special offer
90-minute city tour of all
the important sights on a
double-decker bus.
With 22 stops at which you
can get on and off;
including a variety of
guided tours. Valid for your
entire stay.
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Places of interest
GUIDED
CITY WALK
If you’d like to be able to appreciate
Dresden properly with every step you
take, our guided city walk will be just
right for you.
Get an initial impression of the city on our two-hour
walk. We make our way on foot to sights such as the
Frauenkirche, Brühlsche Terrasse, Fürstenzug mural,
Residenzschloss (Royal Palace), Zwinger Palace and
Semperoper opera house. Along the way, we tell
you anecdotes about Augustus the Strong, the legendary Elector of Saxony.
What is the famous Canaletto view all about, why
should you choose the Saxon version of the audio
guide in the Grünes Gewölbe treasure chamber
Even more to do
if you are a German speaker, which café has the
– Get to know the city from
the water by taking a
round trip on a historic
paddle steamer.
– Admire Raphael’s Sistine
Madonna in the
Gemäldegalerie Alte
Meister in the Semperbau.
– See how Meissen
porcelain is made at the
300-year-old porcelain
works in Meissen.
– Discover the fascinating
new world of experience
offered by electric
vehicles and digitisation
on a guided tour of
Volkswagen’s Gläserne
Manufaktur (Transparent
Factory).
best selection of cakes, and where is a good place
to eat? We’ll put you in the picture as we walk.
The guided walk takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You’ll find the times in the current weekly programme. Please register at reception.
You can get further tips at
reception.
Places of interest
ALL ABOARD
FOR A VOYAGE
OF DISCOVERY
Enjoy a tour around Dresden by paddle
steamer, funicular and tram.
This half-day tour starts on one of the historic paddle
steamers, one of the world’s oldest and largest
fleets of steamers. The steamer chugs along as far as
Blasewitz, allowing you to admire the silhouette of
Dresden’s historic city centre and the three palaces
surrounded by vineyards along the bank of the Elbe.
You cross the “Blaues Wunder” (Blue Wonder)
bridge on foot, walk through the small former fishing
village near Körnerplatz and then take the 100-yearold funicular to Weisser Hirsch, Dresden’s most elegant residential district.
Once there, you are rewarded with a fantastic view.
The number 11 tram takes you on a leisurely trip
back into the city.
It pays to get off
Get out at the Pulsnitzer
Strasse tram stop, and pay
a visit to Pfunds Molkerei,
which according to the
Guinness Book of Records
is the world’s most beautiful
dairy shop.
Incidentally, you can
also start the tour with the
number 12 tram from
Pirnaischer Platz instead of
with the steamer.
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HAPIMAG
RESORT
DRESDEN
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Kreuzkirche
Landhaus
OSTRAGEHEGE
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Kunsthandwerkerpassagen
Dreikönigskirche
Kügelgenhaus
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–Stadtmuseum
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–Städtische Galerie Dresden
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Museum der Dresdner
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Frauenkirche
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Brühlsche Terrasse
–Festung Dresden
(Kasematten)
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Romantik
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Albertinum
–Skulpturensammlung
Jägerhof
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Museum für Sächsische
Volkskunst mit Puppen-
–Gemäldegalerie Neue Meister
Neustädter Markthalle
theatersammlung
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Erich-Kästner-Museum
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Kunstakademie and Kunsthalle
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Kunsthaus Dresden
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Neue Synagoge
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Alter Jüdischer Friedhof
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Katholische Hofkirche
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Pfunds Molkerei
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Residenzschloss
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Martin-Luther-Kirche
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Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
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Neues Grünes Gewölbe
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Palais im Grossen Garten
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Kupferstichkabinett
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Volkswagen’s Gläserne
Manufaktur
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Yenidze
–Historisches Grünes Gewölbe
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Münzkabinett
–Rüstkammer with Riesensaal
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Semperoper
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Zwinger
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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
–Porzellansammlung
–
Mathematisch-Physikalischer
Salon
Hapimag Resort Dresden
Starting point of the city tour
Hospital
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Stallhof
Tourist information office
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Fürstenzug
Car park
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Johanneum
Underground car park
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Verkehrsmuseum
Bus stop
Japanisches Palais
Tram line
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Museum für Völkerkunde
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Militärhistorisches Museum
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Königstrasse
Bus route
Elbe cycle path
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COCKERWIESE
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GROSSER
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Places of interest
DRESDEN’S
GREEN LUNG
With the botanical garden, the zoo and
the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, there is
a huge amount to do in and around the
Grosser Garten park.
You are just a 15-minute walk from the Grosser
Garten, Dresden’s green lung and the most popular
local recreation area for the people of Dresden.
The two square kilometre park in the middle of the
city, with its boating lake, old trees, park theatre
and cafés, is an appealing place in which to take a
stroll and admire the array of plants, which vary
depending on the season. A miniature railway run
by children travels crosses the park.
A line of sight connects Dresden’s first baroque palace and the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, one of
the city’s most fascinating museums. In addition to
offering spectacular exhibitions, it is also home to
the “Transparent Woman”.
The zoo and botanical garden are right next to the
park.
Places of interest
MAGNIFICENT
PALACES
Palaces write history in Dresden. The
impressive Schloss Moritzburg and
Schloss Pillnitz, the summer residence
of the Saxon kings, are among them.
Augustus the Strong, the Elector of Saxony, built an
imposing complex by the Elbe consisting of the
Wasserpalais (Riverside Palace), the Bergpalais (Upper Palace) on the hillside and a wonderfully designed garden with numerous rare botanical species.
Schloss & Park Pillnitz also features Europe’s oldest
and largest camellia, for which a separate glasshouse
was built in 1992.
Schloss Moritzburg, north of Dresden, is surrounded
by water. It boasts the largest pair of antlers in European hunting history and the famous Federzimmer
(Feather Room), made from over a million feathers.
We will be delighted to
recommend further excursions to palaces and
castles.
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Places of interest
MEISSEN –
MORE THAN JUST
PORCELAIN
Meissen is world famous for its porcelain.
But wine lovers will take the city to their
hearts as well.
Just 20 km north-west of Dresden lies the city of
Meissen, which is famous for its porcelain and also
known for wine. Over a thousand years old, the city
on the Elbe has preserved its medieval charm. The
skyline is defined by the Albrechtsburg and the two
towers of the cathedral.
It is not just porcelain that has a long history here;
wine-growing goes back a long way too. The white
wines, in particular, are internationally recognised.
As well as renowned vineyards such as Schloss
Proschwitz or the Saxon state-run vineyard Schloss
Wackerbarth, many small vineyards also have
their own taverns, where you can sample the wine.
Back in the city you can do a spot of shopping –
you’ll love the antiquarian bookshops, boutiques,
wine bars and porcelain stores.
You can get more information on an excursion
to Meissen at reception.
Places of interest
BEAUTIFUL
SCENERY
South-east of Dresden lies Saxon Switzerland. Along the Malerweg trail you’ll find
the area’s most famous attractions: the
Bastei Bridge and Festung Königstein.
The Bastei is a rock formation with a viewing platform in Saxon Switzerland. The huge jagged rocks are
linked by the imposing Bastei Bridge. You are assured of an incredible view of the Elbe valley from
here.
Pay a visit to Festung Königstein as well, a hilltop fortress surrounded by a 2-km wall. Over 50 buildings,
some of them up to 400 years old, bear witness to
life in one of Europe’s largest fortresses.
As you hike through the enchanting scenery along
the Malerweg, you feel almost as if you are in a fairytale. Made famous by the painters of the Romanticism period, the trail extends for 112 km.
Swiss explorers
At the end of the 18th
century, the Swiss painters
Adrian Zingg and Anton
Graff were teaching art at
the Kunstakademie in
Dresden. They discovered
this bizarre rocky landscape while exploring the
surrounding area. The
area soon became known
as Saxon Switzerland.
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Places of interest
MAGICAL
CHRISTMAS TIME
In the run-up to Christmas, meander
through one of Germany’s oldest
Christmas markets – the Striezelmarkt.
The market takes its name from “Striezel”, which is
the Middle High German word for Stollen, a fruit
bread eaten at Christmas. The first recorded instance
of the market being held was in 1434, which makes
it one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets.
Take an original Herrnhut star home with you
as a souvenir, and
buy an original Dresden
Christstollen from us
at the resort.
The stands are set up on Altmarkt close to the Kreuzkirche shortly before the first Sunday in Advent.
Almost every square in the centre of the city is bedecked in Christmas decorations at the same time.
There are other Christmas markets around the Frauenkirche, at the Residenzschloss, in the Stallhof, on
Hauptstrasse and at Körnerplatz close to the “Blauer
Wunder” bridge.
The Striezelmarket’s highlights are the Stollen
festival on the second weekend of Advent and the
Christmas pyramid festival on the third.
Original Dresden
Christstollen
The name is protected
and may only be used by
Dresden bakers. You
can recognise the original
from its golden seal.
Cuisine
SAXON FOOD?
DELICIOUS!
Whether you want something sweet, substantial or refreshing – Dresden has many
cafés and restaurants offering tempting
specialities.
You’ll find the specialities for which the city is known
in even the smallest café. The people of Dresden
have a famously sweet tooth, and in Dresden you
tend to meet your friends over coffee and cake. Eierschecke (a layered sheet cake), Stollen, Russischbrot
(alphabet biscuits) and the famous Christmas Dominosteine (domino tiles) all come from Dresden.
Those who like a hearty meal can try the Saxon take
on German dishes such as Sauerbraten (braised
beef, marinated in vinegar), stuffed cabbage rolls or
potato soup.
Washed down with a beer, of course! The beers generally served are Feldschlösschen or the lighter
Felsenkeller, both of which are brewed in Dresden.
The most well known local beer is Radeberger Pils,
which is brewed in the nearby town of Radeburg.
Good idea for beer
Cardboard beer mats, which
are now found all over
the world, were first used in
Dresden. They were originally placed on top of the
glass to keep the beer fresh
for longer.
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IMPORTANT
TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
To use the telephone, please dial “0” before the number. For calls from your mobile, don’t forget to dial the country code
+49 before the number.
Fire service/emergency doctor
112
Police110
University Hospital
Carl Gustav Carus
0351 458-0
Ambulance service
0351 19222
Duty doctor and
pharmacy service
0351 19292
Funktaxi Dresden
taxi service
0351 211 211
Resort emergency
mobile number
0172 7 44 53 62
Reception (internal number) 500
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Your Hapimag Team in Dresden
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