Alaunplatz, Dresden

Name: Alaunplatz
Address: Bischofsweg 40-48, Dresden, Germany

#176 among attractions in Dresden

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Alaunplatz is a square in the Dresden district of Äußere Neustadt. It is located between Kamenzer Straße and Tannenstraße and Bischofsweg. Alum Square is connected to Albert Square via the namesake Alum Street and borders the pub district of Äußere Neustadt to the north. Line 13 of the Dresden streetcar has a stop there called "Alaunplatz".

Since the former parade ground of the nearby Albertstadt barracks is landscaped with lawns and planted with shrubs and trees at the edges, the Alaunplatz is also called Alaunpark.

Elevation: 390 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°4'15"N, 13°45'24"E

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Bischofsweg 40-48Neustadt (Antonstadt)Dresden Germany

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Alaunplatz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Semperoper, Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Augustusbrücke, Three Kings' Church.

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Lavish opera house rebuilt after a fire
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Museum, Military museum, History museum
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Early-1900s bridge over the Elbe
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Museum, Specialty museum, Palace
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Bridge
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Museum, Specialty museum
Erich Kästner Museum, Dresden
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alaunplatz open?

Alaunplatz is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Alaunplatz?

Nearby attractions include Kunsthofpassage, Dresden (7 min walk), Old Jewish Cemetery, Dresden (12 min walk), Theaterruine St. Pauli, Dresden (12 min walk), Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Dresden (14 min walk).

How to get to Alaunplatz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alaunplatz:

Tram

Alaunplatz • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Bischofsweg • Lines: 13, 7, 8 (7 min walk)

Bus

Arno-Holz-Allee • Lines: 74 (10 min walk)
Marienallee • Lines: 74 (11 min walk)

Train

Dresden Bischofsplatz (12 min walk)
Dresden-Neustadt (21 min walk)

Ferry

Fähre Neustadt-Johannstadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (18 min walk)
Fähre Johannstadt-Neustadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (20 min walk)