Brühl's Terrace, Dresden

Name: Brühl's Terrace
Address: Brühlsche Gasse, Dresden, 01067, Germany
Telephone: +49 351 501501

#35 among attractions in Dresden

Historical place, View point, Street

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Facts and practical information

Brühl's Terrace is a historic architectural ensemble in Dresden, Germany. Nicknamed "The Balcony of Europe", the terrace stretches high above the shore of the river Elbe. Located north of the recently rebuilt Neumarkt Square and the Frauenkirche, is one of the favourite inner-city places of both locals and tourists for walking, people watching, and having a coffee. ()

Local name: Brühlsche Terrasse Coordinates: 51°3'12"N, 13°44'29"E

Address

Brühlsche GasseAltstadt (Innere Altstadt)Dresden 01067 Germany

Contact

+49 351 501501

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Day trips

Brühl's Terrace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dresden Frauenkirche, Semperoper, Dresden Castle, Dresden Cathedral.

~400 ftS
Reconstructed Protestant church
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~1450 ftW
Lavish opera house rebuilt after a fire
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~1150 ftSW
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~900 ftW
Roman Catholic cathedral of Dresden
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~1180 ftW
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~1130 ftSW
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~630 ftSW
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~830 ftNW
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~1030 ftW
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~950 ftW
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Dresden Armoury, Dresden
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~670 ftW
Square
Schloßplatz, Dresden
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brühl's Terrace?

Nearby attractions include Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, Dresden (2 min walk), Dresden Frauenkirche, Dresden (2 min walk), Dresden Transport Museum, Dresden (4 min walk), Johanneum, Dresden (4 min walk).

How to get to Brühl's Terrace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brühl's Terrace:

Tram

Theaterplatz • Lines: 4, 8, 9 (7 min walk)
Altmarkt • Lines: 1, 2, 4 (7 min walk)

Bus

Pirnaischer Platz • Lines: +261, 333, 360, 366, H/S (9 min walk)
Webergasse • Lines: 75 (13 min walk)

Train

Dresden Mitte (20 min walk)
Dresden-Neustadt (22 min walk)

Ferry

Fähre Neustadt-Johannstadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (32 min walk)
Fähre Johannstadt-Neustadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (32 min walk)