The Elbufer in Dresden offers one of the city’s most iconic landscapes, where the River Elbe flows past baroque silhouettes and lush meadows. Stretching along both banks, this riverside promenade is a favorite for walkers, cyclists, and photographers, especially at sunset when the skyline glows behind the Semperoper and Frauenkirche. The grassy Elbwiesen host open-air concerts, picnics, and festivals, including the famed Filmnächte am Elbufer, where cinema meets panoramic views. Historic bridges like the Augustusbrücke connect the Altstadt and Neustadt, inviting exploration of Dresden’s cultural contrasts. The Elbufer also reflects the city’s resilience, having been restored after floods and wartime damage. Its blend of nature, architecture, and community life makes it a living postcard of Dresden’s spirit. Whether you're seeking tranquility, cultural events, or scenic strolls, the Elbufer delivers a timeless experience rooted in the rhythm of the river and the soul of the city.
Dresden GermanyElbufer in Dresden refers to the scenic embankments along the Elbe River, stretching through the city’s central area and offering panoramic views of Dresden’s skyline. The most popular section, known as Königsufer in Neustadt, runs between Rosengarten and Marienbrücke and is renowned for its sculptural monuments, historical buildings, and well-maintained gardens. Notable sites nearby include the Japanese Palace, the Ministry of Finance, Hotel Bellevue, and the Augustus Bridge, which connects the Elbufer to Dresden’s monumental Old Town. Brühl’s Terrace, the Semperoper, Dresden Castle, Green Vault, and the Old Masters Picture Gallery are all a short walk away, while the Elbufer also hosts open-air events like Filmnächte am Elbufer and offers access to lively Neustadt bars and restaurants, creating a vibrant intersection of culture, history, and recreation along the riverside.
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Zwinger Palace
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Japanisches Palais
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Blockhaus
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Jägerhof
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Kraftwerk Mitte
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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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Staatsoperette Dresden
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Theater Junge Generation
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Comödie Dresden
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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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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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Fürstenzug
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Kreuzkirche
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Rosengarten
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Großer Garten Parkeisenbahn
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Waldpark Blasewitz
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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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Alaunpark
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Dresdner Heide
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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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