Dresden is an ideal point to start a motorhome holiday and discover the delights of Saxony. In Dresden, motorhomebookers.com rental partners will be ready to help you get your camper van holiday off to a fine start.
Below, we explain what you can expect from an extended camper van holiday from Dresden. You'll also find tips and attractions in this part of Eastern Germany.
Dresden is Saxony's second largest and one of the most tree-lined in Europe: more than three-fifths of its area is parkland or wooded. Stroll along the leafy, picturesque banks of the Elbe to enjoy the scenery.
Dresden comprises Neustadt on the north bank of the River Elbe and Altstadt: the old town on the south bank. While Neustadt boasts funky restaurants, a variety of shops and lively nightlife, Altstadt is a treasure trove of art and architecture.
The city's most recent restorations include the Frauenkirche, the landmark Protestant Church of Our Lady, originally built in the early eighteenth century. In addition to a botanical section with tropical species, the picturesque Grand Garden of Dresden features baroque sculptures and a summer palace.
You could also go on a guided walk through the majestic Semper opera house. Dresden has several major museums and art galleries, too. The Zwinger complex was originally to be a forecourt for a castle. Nowadays, it houses several museums and collections, including pewter and local porcelain, for which this part of Saxony is well known. Other museums display mineralogy, mathematical and scientific exhibits.
While you probably won't want to miss seeing the famous Wilhelminian district in Neustadt, you might decide to visit nearby Brühl's Terrace and the Royal Palace, the three Elbe Castles on the Loschwitz hillside or the exclusive villas of the Blasewitz borough.
The wealth and splendour of Dresden's cultural treasures are just a short distance from the greenery of the Elbe plains. Alternatively, for many visitors, the garden city of Hellerau is a must-see.
Starting your holiday camper van rental in Dresden is straightforward. Dresden Airport is around ten kilometres from the centre, with charter flights and some scheduled international services to and from Amsterdam Schiphol and London Stansted. Other international travel options include Saxony's larger airport at Leipzig/Halle, 129 kilometres away and with direct trains to Dresden. Saxony's good road and rail links mean Berlin Brandenburg Airport is convenient, too.
Dresden boasts a good choice of motorhome parking sites. The largest is Campingplatz Dresden-Mockritz, with more than 150 places. Other popular locations include Caravan Park Schaffer-Mobil, with room for 100 campers; Camping Wostra, with 70 spaces; Stellplatz Wiesentorstrasse, with 50 pitches; and Parking Marienbrücke, with 40 camper van spaces.
The nearest German cities are Chemnitz to the southwest, Leipzig to the northwest and Berlin some 165 kilometres north. Poland and the Czech Republic are within easy reach of Dresden if you want to explore more of Europe: Prague is only 150 kilometres to the south.
Thanks to its privileged location, relatively mild climate, Baroque-style architecture and respected museums and various art collections, Dresden is also known as Florence on the Elbe.
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