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 population & structure |
Dresden is situated in the south-eastern part of the Free State of Saxony, which borders on the Czech Republic and Poland. The regional capital with its 470.000 inhabitants is fully integrated into a network of motorways, trunk roads and railways. The airport in Dresden provides daily services to over 50 destinations around the world. The public transport system with buses, tram and local trains functions extremely well.
The best thing about Dresden, however, are the people themselves. If you stop to ask for directions, you may quite likely get a short guided tour of the city. The people of Dresden have their roots firmly in their home town. |
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| the oldest part of the town |
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| the Semper opera |
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| location & history |
Dresden will be celebrating its 800th anniversary in the year 2006. The city brings together art and culture of European importance, but it is also renowned for its economic and scientific achievements. Although much of old Dresden was ruined in 1945, the famous silhouette has risen from the ashes, and characterises the unmistakable charm of the so-called "Florence on the Elbe". The city unites sporting conditions with cultural and historical flair, and is able to offer wide-ranging cultural attractions.
After the peaceful revolution in 1989, Dresden had to improve investments, jobs, protection of the environment, housing conditions and infrastructure. Now Dresden has developed into a European centre for modern, high-tech industries. |
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| sport & culture |
| Dresden is proud to be the stronghold of women's volleyball in Saxony. The team of Dresdner Sportclub 1898 e.V. (DSC) won the German Championship and the National Cup in 1999, played in the Champions League in 2000 and in the CEV Cup this year. These achievements are the latest culmination of a long volleyball tradition. The enthusiasm has led to volleyball being played by over 3,100 active players in 70 sports clubs in Dresden. A quarter of this number are children and teenagers, all of whom are eagerly looking forward to the 2002 women's volleyball world championships in the sports centre on Bodenbacher Strasse. The knowledgeable enthusiasm of the spectators in this hall is known all over Germany and provides a fair and stimulating atmosphere. |
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| the golden rider |
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| the fastination of the Zwinger |
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| sightseeing |
| With the Saxon State Opera (the famous Semper Opera House), with the Staatsschauspiel Theatre Company, with Raffael's Sistine Madonna and other masterpieces in the Old and New Masters Picture Galleries, with the precious jewels in the Green Vault Museum, and with world-famous historical buildings such as the Dresden Zwinger and the soon reconstructed Frauenkirche church, Dresden possesses unique evidence to great cultural achievements. This whole atmosphere simply recommends itself for memorable stay and offers a great setting for a world championship event. |
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| hotel & tourism |
The reunification of Germany in 1990 was the starting signal for a lively upswing in tourism. Interest in our famous city of art and culture has increased in leaps and bounds in Germany, in Western Europe and overseas. More than 7 million visitors are counted every year - they have the choice between more than 90 hotels, 40 guest houses youth hostels and camping sites.
A particular point of attraction for Dresden‘s visitors is the building site of the Frauenkirche church. 50 years after the end of the war it stands as an international symbol for overcoming war and hatred and focuses the commitment of people across the world. |
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