Dresden

City Dresden, Saxony, Germany
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Dresden is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and its second most populous city after Leipzig. It is known as the Jewel Box, because of its Baroque and Rococo city centre. The city has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. Dresden is home to many famous landmarks, including the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger, the Semperoper, and Dresden Castle. The city is also known for its cultural and artistic heritage, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals throughout the year. Families can enjoy the city's many parks and gardens, as well as its vibrant cultural scene, making it a great destination for a family vacation

Plan your family visit to the Dresden with these blog insights 👇

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Family holiday in Slovakia: Our 2 weeks in a nutshell

Family holiday in Slovakia: Our 2 weeks in a nutshell
This family's experience:

Activities: We made a stop in Dresden on our way to Slovakia. "Dresden is a great city and an ideal intermediate destination."

Highlights: Dresden is a great city and an ideal intermediate destination. We had a great time there ✨

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(Tip!) Saxony with kids: sights top 5!

(Tip!) Saxony with kids: sights top 5!
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the city by walk, bike tour, boat or bus and even an old Trabant car

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the playgrounds and the tourist train in the city park Grosser Garten ✨