Dresden Trip Overview
The cobbled streets and historical charm of Dresden attract busloads of visitors but only a few of them find its hidden ”balcony”. This stretch along the River Elbe is in the city centre, but has stately architecture and sweeping views over the magnificent Elbe Valley with its vineyards. Property here was once so coveted that for a long time only a select few could even set foot upon the Balcony of Europe.
On this self-guided audio tour you’ll learn the answers to these questions:
• How did this come to be called “The Balcony of Europe”?
• Can there be someone richer than a king?
• What’s the name of Dresden’s most famous cake?
• What’s the significance of a bench made out of white plastic?
• Is there a link between Dresden’s and Hansel and Gretel?
• What is Saxony’s “White Gold”
Additional Info
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Starts: Dresden, Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
The cobbled streets and historical charm of Dresden attract busloads of visitors but only a few of them find its hidden ”balcony”. This stretch along the River Elbe is in the city centre, but has stately architecture and sweeping views over the magnificent Elbe Valley with its vineyards. Property here was once so coveted that for a long time only a select few could even set foot upon the Balcony of Europe.
On this self-guided audio tour you’ll learn the answers to these questions:
• How did this come to be called “The Balcony of Europe”?
• Can there be someone richer than a king?
• What’s the name of Dresden’s most famous cake?
• What’s the significance of a bench made out of white plastic?
• Is there a link between Dresden’s and Hansel and Gretel?
• What is Saxony’s “White Gold”
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Schlossplatz, Dresden, Saxony Germany
The tour starts in Schlossplatz.
Pass By: Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, Bruehlsche Gasse 1, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
You’ll pass by the Academy of Fine Arts
Pass By: Festung Xperience (Festung Dresden), Bruehlsche Terrasse Terrassenufer, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
You’ll pass by the Festung Xperience.
Pass By: Albertinum, Tzschirnerplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
Your tour will end at the Albertinum.
