Dresden
Cultural City Dresden
Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Semperoper, Elbe, a diverse museum and theater landscape – that is Dresden. The city ranks among Germany's most popular tourist destinations. Several million visitors come to the Elbe metropolis each year to experience the sights, the historic building ensemble, the fascinating history, art treasures, and the special atmosphere.
Over 50 museums and more than 30 small and large theater stages are based here. The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) with its 14 museums is one of the most significant museum networks in the world. The Semperoper Dresden, home to the Saxon State Orchestra (Sächsische Staatskapelle), is one of the most traditional orchestras in the world and guarantees musical highlights.
Hub of Economy, Science, and Research
Dresden’s scientific landscape is characterized by diversity and a large number of institutions. There are over 40 research facilities at the location, and all four major German research organizations are represented with their institutes. Since 2012, TU Dresden has been part of the circle of eleven German Excellence Universities and participates in the successor program of the Excellence Initiative. Furthermore, the Saxon capital is a top location in the fields of microelectronics / information and communication technology, nanotechnology / new materials, and life sciences / biotechnology. Leading companies operate worldwide in Dresden. Science and industry work closely together to develop intelligent future solutions.
Green Dresden
The Saxon metropolis is one of the greenest cities in Europe. The Große Garten (Great Garden), the Elbe floodplains, Dresden Heath, numerous castles, parks, and green spaces in and around Dresden attract people outdoors and contribute to the city’s high quality of life. The green cityscape is complemented by vineyards on the hills of the Elbe Valley. Wine is even cultivated within the city limits. This makes Dresden the northernmost large city with a tradition of wine cultivation.
