Dresden, Germany

Florence on the Elbe

To walk in Dresden back in 1999 was like walking in a time machine. This city at that time was undergoing major re-construction since the collapse of the Iron Curtain. Many buildings still looked as if WWII ended a few years ago, but many new buildings are going up. In 2008, many projects are complete making Dresden a very modern, vibrant city. A return visit in 2012 shows the system is vibrant and starting to grow again. A 2024 visit showed continued expansion and modernization.

Dresden maintains a huge traditional streetcar system that is fun to ride. Dresden also maintains a small S-Bahn network, two funiculars and a working narrow gauge steam lines.

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Strassenbahn

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Dresden has a large and easy-to-use tram network. The best way to get around the city

S-Bahn

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The S-Bahn network is small, but includes a line to the airport

Standsneilbahn

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A traditional funicular on the east side of the city

Schwebebahn

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This is unique hanging funicular on the east side of the city

Weißeritztalbahn

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A regularly scheduled steam railway on the outskirts of Dresden

Lößnitzgrundbahn

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A regularly scheduled steam railway on the outskirts of Dresden

Parkeisenbahn

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A scale railway in a park run by children

Buses

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Buses cover the gaps where the tram don’t run.