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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dresden

18 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dresden, Germany

Updated September 21, 2022

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Dresden, Germany

Kunsthofpassage Singing Drain Pipes

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

Dresden, Germany

Pfunds Molkerei

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

Dresden, Germany

Schwebebahn Dresden

A unique hanging cable-car navigates through Dresden, the oldest suspension railway in the world.

Dresden, Germany

Slaughterhouse Five

Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.
The Jewel Room in the Historic Green Vault

Dresden, Germany

Grünes Gewölbe (Green Vault)

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.
Dresden Frauenkirche

Dresden, Germany

Dresden Frauenkirche

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
A movable glasshouse protects the camellia in winter.

Dresden, Germany

Pillnitz Camellia

An engineering wonder at Pillnitz Castle protects a precious 230-year-old flowering shrub.
First publication in 1810 by Humboldt who repainted five pages for his latest book

Dresden, Germany

Dresden Codex

To the great disappointment of doomsdayers, this codex merely contains records of the Moon and Venus.
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Pfunds Molkerei

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Stories About Dresden

Carpenters, painters, and other experts work during the annual maintenance week at Dresden’s Frauenkirche.

How to Keep Europe’s Most Magnificent ‘Praying Room’ Looking Lovely

Every January, the doors close and the cleaning starts in Dresden’s iconic Stone Bell.
by Gemma Tarlach
January 26, 2022
A local teacher saws away at this year’s stollen.

Every Year, Dresden Kickstarts the Christmas Season With a Four-Ton Cake

Sixty-three bakeries pitched in to build a mega-stollen.
by Sam O'Brien
December 17, 2019
The hidden cupid emerging from Vermeer’s Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window.

A Secret Cupid Is Emerging From a 17th-Century Vermeer

It's been known for decades, but recent work showed that it had been painted over after the artist's death.
by Evan Nicole Brown
May 14, 2019

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