The Elbe meanders through Dresden over a length of 25 kilometres. The charming riverside landscapes with their hillsides and meadows, though at the same time also the fortunate synthesis of architecture and nature, have enchanted the people of Dresden, as well as visitors to the City, for centuries.
A stroll along the River Elbe A short 20 minutes walk from the busy City centre we come to the Ostragehege Fields in the Altstadt bend in the river. Avenues lined with poplars and endless meadows are the ideal setting for peaceful walks. From the banks of the river you can look across to the districts of Pieschen and Übigau. The slaughter-house complex built by Hans Erlwein between 1906 and 1913 blends unobtrusively into the landscape. Dresden's "emerald isle" is bordered to the west by the Alberthafen port.
There are fewer trees, but nonetheless an abundance of meadows on the Neustadt bank of the river opposite the Brühl Terrace. The locals come here for their sun tans in summer; in autumn the meadows belong to the kite-fliers. Open-air cinema and other events are held on the steps below the Ministry of Finance building.
Continuing upstream, past the bronze statue of an archer and the rose garden, which more than lives up to its fragrant name, we arrive at the Drachenschänke Inn. If you enjoy funfairs and happen to be here at the right times of the year, you can take the ferry across to Johannstadt to the "Dresdner Vogelwiese" fair.
At this point the hillsides suddenly come much closer to the river. You should not shy the short climb, however, because the Waldschlösschen viewpoint offers a fantastic panorama over the Elbe and the City centre. The so-called Elbe Palaces throne high above the former vineyards on the partially terraced hillsides: Albrechtsberg Palace, Villa Stockhausen and Eckberg Palace. The banks of the river become narrower still and soon they are little more than a bumpy path. Streams trickle down the retaining walls, and shady benches welcome tired wanderers. Paddle steamers glide by on the river. Körner used to own a summer house close by. A memorial plate recalls the poet Schiller, who stayed with his friend Körner over the summer of 1801.
Between Loschwitz and Blasewitz the river is spanned by the Loschwitz Bridge, better known as the "Blue Wonder". This 100-year-ols steel construction links Körnerplatz and Schillerplatz, two unusual squares with beer gardens, cafes and restaurants. From Körnerplatz the two Dresden cable railways climb to the almost Mediterranean heights overlooking the Elbe.
Walkers will find ample time for reflection in Hosterwitz near Pillnitz. Between the trees you will discover the idyllically situated parish church "Maria-on-the-Water". A stroll through the extensive park of Pillnitz Palace transports visitors back to the times of Augustus the Strong. Architects Pöppelmann, Longuelune, Weinling and Schurig were all involved in building work on the summer palace in the 18th and 19th centuries. The attractions include palace buildings with decoratively curved Asiatic-style roofs, an exquisite park garden, a luxury Venetian gondola, museums and exotic plants. If you prefer peace and tranquillity, you can take a walk through the nearby vineyards.
A stroll along the River Elbe A short 20 minutes walk from the busy City centre we come to the Ostragehege Fields in the Altstadt bend in the river. Avenues lined with poplars and endless meadows are the ideal setting for peaceful walks. From the banks of the river you can look across to the districts of Pieschen and Übigau. The slaughter-house complex built by Hans Erlwein between 1906 and 1913 blends unobtrusively into the landscape. Dresden's "emerald isle" is bordered to the west by the Alberthafen port.
There are fewer trees, but nonetheless an abundance of meadows on the Neustadt bank of the river opposite the Brühl Terrace. The locals come here for their sun tans in summer; in autumn the meadows belong to the kite-fliers. Open-air cinema and other events are held on the steps below the Ministry of Finance building.
Continuing upstream, past the bronze statue of an archer and the rose garden, which more than lives up to its fragrant name, we arrive at the Drachenschänke Inn. If you enjoy funfairs and happen to be here at the right times of the year, you can take the ferry across to Johannstadt to the "Dresdner Vogelwiese" fair.
At this point the hillsides suddenly come much closer to the river. You should not shy the short climb, however, because the Waldschlösschen viewpoint offers a fantastic panorama over the Elbe and the City centre. The so-called Elbe Palaces throne high above the former vineyards on the partially terraced hillsides: Albrechtsberg Palace, Villa Stockhausen and Eckberg Palace. The banks of the river become narrower still and soon they are little more than a bumpy path. Streams trickle down the retaining walls, and shady benches welcome tired wanderers. Paddle steamers glide by on the river. Körner used to own a summer house close by. A memorial plate recalls the poet Schiller, who stayed with his friend Körner over the summer of 1801.
Between Loschwitz and Blasewitz the river is spanned by the Loschwitz Bridge, better known as the "Blue Wonder". This 100-year-ols steel construction links Körnerplatz and Schillerplatz, two unusual squares with beer gardens, cafes and restaurants. From Körnerplatz the two Dresden cable railways climb to the almost Mediterranean heights overlooking the Elbe.
Walkers will find ample time for reflection in Hosterwitz near Pillnitz. Between the trees you will discover the idyllically situated parish church "Maria-on-the-Water". A stroll through the extensive park of Pillnitz Palace transports visitors back to the times of Augustus the Strong. Architects Pöppelmann, Longuelune, Weinling and Schurig were all involved in building work on the summer palace in the 18th and 19th centuries. The attractions include palace buildings with decoratively curved Asiatic-style roofs, an exquisite park garden, a luxury Venetian gondola, museums and exotic plants. If you prefer peace and tranquillity, you can take a walk through the nearby vineyards.
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