Title: Festung Dresden in Altstadt Dresden - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Festung Dresden Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Festung-Dresden-Hotels.0-l6322787-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Festung Dresden Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Festung-Dresden.d6322787.Car-Rental-Guide)[Altstadt Dresden Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Altstadt-Dresden.d6304122.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Festung Dresden Tours and Activities ![Festung Dresden showing street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322787/49632511-94a3-4b41-b34f-03dc1a42354b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Festung Dresden showing street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322787/49632511-94a3-4b41-b34f-03dc1a42354b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Festung Dresden which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322787/1daeb8be-bb66-49c9-bcab-ae7b8d4f2935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Festung Dresden which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322787/21ea69a3-1238-45f7-b2e3-f9ee0f6f43cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Festung Dresden Activities --- --- #### Step back in time at Dresden’s historic fortress to discover original city gates, thorough exhibitions and a uniquely Saxon experience. Descend beneath Dresden’s famous Bruehl’s Terrace to discover the remains of the city’s old fortress, the Festung Dresden. Explore expansive corridors, gaze wide-eyed at the weaponry that once protected the city and pick up an audio guide to hear stories from the city’s past. Let your eyes adjust as you descend into the semi-darkness of the Museum Dresden Festung. Be amazed as the original walls and cavernous rooms unfold in front of you. See the Brick Gate, which dates back more than 4 centuries, and was the last remaining entrance to the Saxon residence. See moats, cannon courts and bastions as you wind your way through the museum. The underground location of the fortress makes for a sensory experience. Once your eyes adjust to the darkness your sense of smell and touch will follow and you are transported back to another time. In a city that was largely destroyed during World War II, the Dresden Festung is a unique destination as so much of the original structure remains in tact. While guided tours are only offered in German, self-guided audio tours are available from the entrance counter. Discover the history of the fort and the role it played in protecting the city as you make your way through the 14 stops on the tour. Walk through exhibitions that explain the city’s defense strategies. Afterwards, emerge from the fortress on the picturesque Bruehl’s Terrace to find riverfront cafés, city views and a number of other major attractions. Visit the Academy of the Arts, the Albertinum and the New Synagogue before relaxing in the scenic Bruehl’s Garden. The museum is open daily and an admission fee applies. Reach the Dresden Festung by tram or bus, disembarking at the nearby Schlossplatz. 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dresden-paddle-steamer-winter-cruise-to-pillnitz-castle.a4930376.activity-details?&rid=6322787&location=Festung+Dresden&swp=off) ![Scenic Bastei Bridge with Boat Tour & Lunch from Dresden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47844234/23a7c286-a000-4e00-b42b-eddef2e6aaad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Bastei Bridge with Boat Tour & Lunch from Dresden 8h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $231 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-bastei-bridge-with-boat-tour-lunch-from-dresden.a47844234.activity-details?&rid=6322787&location=Festung+Dresden&swp=off) ![8 hours Dresden Private Christmas Market Tour from Prague](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1126491/9fcdf8fa-f201-439f-9cd1-6261cfbf767b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 8 hours Dresden Private Christmas Market Tour from Prague 8h Free 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[](https://expedia.ca/Georg-Treu-Platz-Altstadt-Dresden.d553248635654787208.Vacation-Attraction) ![Albertinum which includes interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073359/97242498-1675-4f1f-a18a-cd4ebccf3d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Albertinum 4.5/5(8 reviews) Experience large scale sculptures and art that dates back to the Romantic period at this landmark building in Dresden’s historic center. [](https://expedia.ca/Albertinum-Dresden.d6073359.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church of Our Lady which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073363/2fd2e0cf-9b43-4569-a6f3-1f6a1ab58856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of Our Lady 5/5(29 reviews) Listen to a vocal ensemble, climb to the viewing platform at the top of the dome and learn about the church’s long reconstruction at Dresden’s major Lutheran place of worship. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Dresden.d6073363.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dresden showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146325015/88ecdee1-e5d1-4b3c-865e-a63fd91b8594.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Martin Luther Statue A symbol of Dresden’s resilience and a much-beloved gathering place, the Protestant leader quietly watches the city from the middle of the bustling Neumarkt. [](https://expedia.ca/Martin-Luther-Statue-Saxony.d553248635146325015.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Market Square showing a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073361/5918fec0-96a1-40d8-b19e-e3c6d5f173ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Market Square 4.5/5(16 reviews) Dresden’s historic square is host to a traditional Christmas market, alfresco dining and one of the city’s largest churches. [](https://expedia.ca/New-Market-Square-Altstadt-Dresden.d6073361.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bruehl\'s Terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161479/bd055d74-9a64-412b-9d0e-d158ef5c0452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruehl's Terrace Dresden’s river promenade is the perfect destination for dining and taking in the city’s stunning architecture during a twilight stroll. 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