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Family Activities in Dresden, GermanyThere are many family friendly activities in Dresden. From zoos and museams, to parks and English language movies, families will find a city bursting with activities that are free or reasonalbly priced. Review our selections - but don't forget to share your own by clicking the Updates link at the bottom of the page. The ElbeEnjoy duck feeding, walking & bike trails along the beautiful Elbe River as well as kid- friendly ferries and boat rides. Bike TrailsThe Elbe has a wonderful 260 kilometer cycle route. Elberadweg - is a bike route website - parts are in English. You can rent bikes in Dresden at these locations: Main railroad station: 4 61 32 62 Radsport Päperer Paddle Steamer Rides on the Elbe RiverNine paddleboat steamers can take you from Seußlitz to Decin and all points in between. The informative English language website gives all the information and prices. Tours range from one hour to all day excursions. Buy tickets at the dock between Augustusbrücke and Carolabrücke Bridge. There is parking across the street at a few lots, but you may have to park a block or so away. Visit the English version website for seasonal times or call 0351 86 60 94 0. Ferry Rides Across the ElbeRides across the Elbe are included with your tram pass. To check the schedules go to the DVB website . This page allows you to search the timetable of the trams, buses, bergbahn and ferries. Select the drop down menu for Bergbahnen / Elbfähren and choose the ferry location you would like to see a timetable for. Dresden Zoo and Family-friendly ParksZoologischer Garten DresdenAddress: Tiergartenstraße 1, 01219 Dresden Dresden ParksNeustadt Restaurants with Play AreasPizza Hut - Elbe ParkAddress: Lommatzscher Str. 98, 01139 Dresden McDonaldsThree locations: Burger KingTwo locations: Leipziger Straße 115, 01127 Dresden Karstadt Department StoreAddress: Prager Strasse 17, 01069 Dresden Museums, Exhibits & ToursHygiene Museum -Exhibits about the human body, life & dying, nutrition, the brain and more. Address: Lingnerplatz 1, 01069 Dresden Puppenmuseum - Doll museum, store & doll repair services. Website has photosgraphs of the dolls on display. Address: Königsbrücker Straße 53, 01099 Dresden State Armoury - Medieval armor and weapons. Collections of helmets, shields, armor, swords, lances & bows. Address: Zwinger, Theaterplatz 1, 01067, Dresden Verkehrs (Transportation) Museum - Includes exhibits on cars, trains, trams, aviation and navigation. English information > PDF Address: Augustusstraße 1, 01067 Dresden Automobilmuseum Dresden - Over 120 automobile exhibits plus an original German post office and exhibits on the GDR and reunification. Address: Metzer Strasse 1, Dresden Dresden Fortress - Under the Bruhlsche Terrace, a series of ancient tunnels, walkways and cobblestone streets. J.F. Böttger, the inventor of European porcelain, was imprisoned here in the early 18th century. Address: Georg-Treu-Platz, 01067 Dresden Volkswagen Transparent Factory - Volkswagen has created a unique and highly modern production facility for limousines such as the new “Phaeton” in the middle of Dresden. Visitors are invited to view the production process through glass walls. Prior Reservations required. Bar and Restaurant on site. Located in the northeastern corner of Große Garten. Address: Lennéstrasse 1, 01069 Dresden Pfund's Dairy - Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the Prettiest Dairy in the World". Colored tiles represent the history of milk production and has a 20 minute lecture on the history of the Dairy. Cheese specialties are offered for purchase. Address: Bautzner Strasse 79, 01099 Dresden Cinemas - English language moviesCinemaxx - English language movie shown every Wednesday night. They do not list the movie on their website, but have a flyer available at the ticket window. Address: Hueblerstrasse 8, 01309 Dresden UCI Kinowelt Elbe Park - English language movies Monday & Wednesday at 20:00hr. Check the website for the movie schedule, it is in German, but you can read the name of the movie in English. Make sure you are checking the Elbe Park location and not looking at the Lausitz location in Potsdam. Address: Lommatzscher Str. 82, 01139 Dresden Bowling and Roller SkatingU.S. Play Elbe Park Bowling Nachtbar Bowling Center Night Skates – From April to October at 19:00 around 3,000 skaters meet every Friday evening for a night-time tour of Dresden, on varying routes. The tour starts at Halfpipe on LingnerAllee and lasts two hours. Fun for beginners to the physically fit with police, medics, food & music all along the way. Website in German. Halfpipe Tram Stop: #10, 13 Hygiene Museum Roller Rinks: XXL Factory |
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