Cheap flights to Dresden
Full of imperial grace, you’ll be longing to get lost amongst Dresden’s imperial palaces, parklands and riverside walks. Dubbed the ‘Florence of the north’ in the 18th century, the German city of Dresden still retains all the rich and romantic charm of Tuscany’s finest city. Once the home of Saxon kings, this city certainly has a royal flavour to it.
The skyline alone will leave you breathless with its maze of spires and towers, domes, arches and carved angels – fairytale cities don’t come much better than this. You will come across a remarkable array of buildings, palaces, cathedrals and general architectural extravagance just waiting to be explored.
July 2012
Every Friday, local farmers and tradesmen set up the Sachsenmarkt in Lingnerallee from 8am to 5pm to sell everything from vegetables to baked goods, spices, fish and snacks to eat while you take in the atmosphere.
April 2013
(2 Tzschirnerplatz, tel: 0351 4914 2000) One of the city's finest collections of art hangs in the Galerie Neue Meister at the Albertinum, which is hosting 'Constable, Delacroix, Friedrich, Goya: A Shock to the Senses' until 14 July. The exhibition spotlights the work of these masters and looks at how it has influenced generations of later artists. (skd.museum)
June 2012
Elbhangfest (7 Fidelio-F-Finke Strasse, tel: 0351 783832). Between 22 and 24 June, the Elbe Banks between Loschwitz and Pillnitz are the place to be in Dresden. Wine tastings, events and concerts follow the weekend's opening parade.