Kraftwerk Mitte Dresden is a striking example of industrial heritage transformed into a vibrant cultural hub. Once a 19th-century power plant supplying energy to the city, the complex has been carefully revitalised and reopened in 2016 as a centre for art, theatre, and creativity. Its imposing brick architecture now houses the Staatsoperette Dresden and the tjg. theater junge generation, alongside venues such as the Stromwerk cultural arena, the Zentralkino, and the Energie-Museum. The site also hosts the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber and a range of creative institutions, making it a dynamic meeting point for performance, education, and innovation. Restaurants, cafés, and event spaces add to its lively atmosphere, ensuring that the former industrial site has become a cornerstone of Dresden’s cultural landscape. With its blend of historic character and modern vision, Kraftwerk Mitte embodies the city’s ability to reinvent itself while preserving its architectural legacy.
Dresden GermanyKraftwerk Mitte is located at Wettiner Platz 7 and 28 in the heart of Dresden’s Altstadt district, housed in a striking red-brick former power plant. This expansive cultural complex has been transformed into a vibrant hub for nightlife, arts, and entertainment, featuring a nightclub, two theatres including the Staatsoperette, music schools, and the Energy Museum. Nearby, visitors can explore popular Dresden attractions such as the Frauenkirche, Semperoper, and the Royal Palace, all within walking distance. The area also offers several open-air cafés and green spaces, making it a lively urban spot. Public transport connections are excellent, with tram and S-Bahn stops close by, providing easy access across Dresden.
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
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Zwinger Palace
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Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau
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Japanisches Palais
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Blockhaus
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Jägerhof
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Schloss Pillnitz
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Stadtmuseum Dresden
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Technische Sammlungen Dresden
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Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
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Museum für Völkerkunde Dresden
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Carl-Maria-von-Weber Museum
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Leonhardi-Museum Dresden
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Kraszewski-Museum Dresden
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Kügelgenhaus Dresden
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Palitzsch-Museum Dresden
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Schillerhäuschen Dresden
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Albertinum
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Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr
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Verkehrsmuseum Dresden
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Panometer Dresden
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Museum Festung Dresden
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Erich Kästner Museum
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Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst
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Semperoper
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Staatsschauspiel Dresden
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Staatsoperette Dresden
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Theater Junge Generation
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Comödie Dresden
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Societaetstheater Dresden
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Theaterkahn
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Die Herkuleskeule
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Carte Blanche
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Yenidze Theater
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Galerie Sybille Nütt
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Galerie Ines Schulz
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Galerie Holger John
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Galerie Drei
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Galerie Mitte Dresden
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Galerie Raskolnikow e.V.
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Galerie Komische Meister Dresden
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Galerie FLOX Dresden
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Galerie Stephanie Kelly
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Galerie Kunst & Eros
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Frauenkirche Dresden
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Brühl’s Terrace
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Großer Garten
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Pillnitz Palace
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Waldpark
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Fichtepark
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Blue Wonder Bridge
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Augustus Bridge
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Altmarkt Square
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Neumarkt Square
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Fürstenzug
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Kreuzkirche
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Annenkirche
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Rosengarten
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Staudengarten
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Bürgerwiese
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Großer Garten Parkeisenbahn
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Waldpark Blasewitz
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Promenadenring
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Lingnerschloss
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Neustadt district
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Cathedral St. Trinitatis
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Goldener Reiter
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Königstraße
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Neustädter Markt
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Botanischer Garten Dresden
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Alaunpark
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Dresdner Heide
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Elbufer
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Kronentor
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Nymphenbad
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Schlossplatz
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Zoo Dresden
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Rundbrunnen goldene Reiter Blick
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Sternwarte Dresden-Gönnsdorf
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