Dresden is the capital city and second city within the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is located in the valley of the Elbe River near the border of the Czech Republic. Dresden has a vast history. Dresden used to be the capital and royal residence of electors and kings of Saxony. The reunification of Germany in 1990 made Dresden the centre of Europe's cultural, educational and political centre. The Dresden University of Technology is one of the ten largest universities in Germany. The economy in Dresden is among the best in the Free State of Saxony. The city of Dresden is also one of the most visited cities in Germany with 4.3 million tourists each year. The most prominent building in the city of Dresden is the Frauenkirche. It was built in the 18th century. However, it was destroyed during World War II. The ruins were left for 50 years as a war reminder before rebuilding between 1994 and 2005.

Airports in Dresden

Dresden Airport

Dresden Airport is an international airport in Dresden, the capital of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is located in Klotzsche, an area of Dresden located 9 km North of the city centre. This airport is known in German as Flughafen Dresden-Klotzsche. The Dresden Airport operates on several European cities and other destinations. Airbus subsidiary, Elbe Flugzeugwerke and ST Aerospace are based in Dresden Airport. The airport is expanded, and flights to European cities are added after the German reunification. The second terminal at Dresden Airport was opened in 1995. In 2001, a new terminal was added at this airport. It was rebuilt from the aircraft maintenance building. In 2008, Dresden Airport operated 1,860,364 passengers. The airport was renamed Dresden International Airport in September 2008. Upon closing of Germania company in early 2019, Sundair announced that they would make Dresden Airport their base of operations and would fly to destinations ever used by Germania.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Dresden?

Dresden is best visited at any time of the year. The peak season in Dresden is from May to October. Tourists will flood the city of Dresden during the month. Ticket prices, hotels and attractions will also rise from the usual. You can visit Dresden in December as tourists did not fill Dresden city at that time.

Like many places in the Eastern part of Germany, Dresden also has an oceanic climate according to Koppen's climate classification. The summer of Dresden is warm with an average temperature of 19 °C in July. Winter in Dresden has an average temperature of 0.1 °C in January.

You can visit Dresden in December to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Day.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Dresden?

1. Dresden Frauenkirche - It is a Lutheran church in Dresden. This church is a Catholic church. But in the days of reformation, it became a Protestant church. The old church was replaced by the larger Baroque Lutheran building in the 18th century. It is regarded as an example of Protestant sacred architecture showing off one of Europe's largest dome. The church was originally built to meet the demands of Dresden residents to become Protestants after their ruler had converted to Catholicism. It now serves as a symbol of peace between former enemy warfare. In the 18th century, this church was destroyed during the Dresden bombing during World War II. The ruins of the church have been left for 50 years as a war memorial. However, after the German reunification, the church was rebuilt.

2. Zwinger - It is a palace in the city of Dresden, Germany. It is built in Baroque style and designed by architect Matthaus Daniel Poppelmann. The location of Zwinger was once part of the fortress of Dresden. Now, Zwinger becomes a museum complex containing Gemadegalerie Alte Meister or Old Masters Picture Gallery, Dresden Pottery Collection and also the Physical and Mathematical Equipment of the Royal Cabinet.

3. Semperoper Dresden - It is the home of the Saxon State Opera. It is also a concert hall for the Saxon State Orchestra. It is also home to the Semperoper Ballett. The building is located near the Elbe River in the historic centre of Dresden, Germany. The opera house was originally built by architect Gottfried Semper in 1841. A terrible fire occurred in 1869. The opera house was rebuilt after that and completed in 1878.