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Tourist Information The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

If you enjoy Christmas festivities, visit during November and December, when the city is all lights, mulled wine and market stalls - there is even a festival dedicated to stollen cake during that period. Because of the climate, the summers can get intensely hot and winters extremely cold. During September and November the temperatures are moderate, so you can truly enjoy the colours of autumn.

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Dresden Airport (DRS)

Dresden Airport (DRS)

Dresden Airport is situated 9 km from the city centre and with bus, tram and urban railway/S-Bahn connections to and from Dresden, it is very easy to get to and from the airport. The journey with the S-Bahn takes 13 minutes to Dresden-Neustadt station and 21 minutes to Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

Public Transport

Public Transport

With 12 trams routes with making up some 200 km, 27 bus services covering a total length of 290 km, as well as suburban railways, Dresden is a city getting around which could not be easier. A single ticket for the bus and tram services may vary in price depending on distance travelled. Day and family travel cards are also available.

Taxi

Taxi

There are multiple taxi stands all around the city, many next to larger hotels. One radio taxi service is FunkTAXI Dresden:

Post

Post

The central post offices are located at Königsbrücker Strasse 21-29 in the Neustadt area and the Altmarkt-Galerie in the Altstadt area. Post boxes are yellow in colour; stamps may be purchased at machines and small corner shops.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Different pharmacies are open around the clock on different days of the week. To find out which pharmacy is open on a particular night, visit the pharmacy nearest to you. It will have a note in the window or on the door listing the address of the emergency pharmacy, or Notdienst. The pharmacy emergency section in the local newspapers also have a list. Note that you might have to ring a bell for attention out of hours, and that there is an additional charge for night and weekend services.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +49 Area code: 351

Electricity

Electricity

Germany uses 230 V Type E power outlets, which require plugs that have two round prongs. This type of outlet is common throughout Continental Europe and adapters can be found in any electronics shop.

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