Day-trip destinations around Dresden

 Pillnitz Castle
* just go for a walk along the river Elbe (approx. 45 min)
* Summer Residence of Augustus the Strong (oriental style)

..and you should not miss:
* oldest camellia in Europe (imported from Japan in 1770)
* River Palace, Venetian style Gondola of Augustus the Strong
* Baroque Garden area with Water fountain
* Crafts Museum

 Meissen
* about 30 km down the river Elbe, within easy reach by
suburban train (every 30 min.) or by paddel steamer !
* charming town surrounded by vineyards

..and you should not miss:
* historic old city centre with many romantic places,narrow streets
and alleys
* Gothic Albrecht Castle, Gothic Cathedral
* Meissen Porcellain Manufactury
(exhibition hall and demonstration workshop)

 Saxon Switzerland
* approx. 30 km up the river Elbe, within easy reach by suburban
train ( every 30 min.) or by paddle steamer !
* rocks of sandstone in bizzare shapes which have already inspired
Caspar David Friedrich, the famous German painter

..and you should not miss:
* Königstein Fortress - enjoy one of the most
breathtaking views over the beautyful landscape; several
exhibitions, guided tours and gastronomy
* The „Bastei“ rock was built in 1851 and is a bridge
between the rocks - very impressive!
* Stolpen Castle where Augustus the Strong held his mistress
Countess Cosel prisoner for 49 years
* Open-Air Theatre Rathen is one of the most beautiful nature
theatres in Germany; first performance given in 1938, repertoire
from Karl May to William Shakespeare

 Moritzburg Castle
* from Radebeul ( tram no. 4 ) approximately 1 hour by
narrow-gauge-railwaytrain „Lössnitzdackel“
* Baroque hunting lodge of Augustus the Strong

..and you should not miss:
* artificial castle island, parklands, famous harbour with
lighthouse and mole,
romantic „Pheasantry Pavilion“
* Museum in Moritzburg Castle; guided tours
* Game preserve Moritzburg