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Historic neighborhood · Dresden, Saxônia
Äußere Neustadt
19th-century neighborhood on the other side of the Elbe, with bars, cafés, street art and the colorful courtyards of the Kunsthofpassage. It is the center of Dresden's nightlife.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Äußere Neustadt
Neustadt (New Town) lies on the north bank of the Elbe, opposite the old town. The part closest to the river, the Innere Neustadt, features the golden statue of Augustus the Strong, the Goldener Reiter, and the tree-lined pedestrian street Hauptstraße. Further north, the Äußere Neustadt is a neighborhood of 19th-century buildings that largely escaped the 1945 bombings.
Today the Äußere Neustadt is the city's alternative quarter, with bars, restaurants serving many cuisines, independent shops, second-hand stores and lots of street art. Alaunstraße, Louisenstraße and Görlitzer Straße concentrate the action, which continues late into weekend nights.
The most photographed spot is the Kunsthofpassage, a sequence of inner courtyards decorated by artists. In the Hof der Elemente, the gutter pipes form a blue sculpture that makes a water sound when it rains; other courtyards have walls in yellow, green and with animal motifs.
Nearby, on Bautzner Straße, is the Pfunds Molkerei, the dairy shop decorated with hand-painted tiles.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1h30 to 3 hours to walk at a relaxed pace; longer if you stay for dinner.
Best time
The Kunsthofpassage is quieter in the morning. At night, especially from Thursday to Saturday, the streets of the Äußere Neustadt fill up with people in the bars.
How to get there
Cross the Elbe via the Augustusbrücke and follow Hauptstraße to Albertplatz; from there the Äußere Neustadt is just a few minutes away. Trams stop at Albertplatz and Görlitzer Straße, and Dresden-Neustadt station is a short walk.
Tip
Shops close on Sundays, but many bars and cafés stay open. The Kunsthofpassage has residents and shops: photograph without blocking passage. It's a good place to eat for a lower price than in the old town. Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded places.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Äußere Neustadt
What is the Kunsthofpassage?
A sequence of inner courtyards in the Äußere Neustadt decorated by artists, including the Hof der Elemente, with gutters that make a water-like noise when it rains.
Is the Neustadt good for going out at night?
Yes. The Äußere Neustadt concentrates Dresden's nightlife, with bars and restaurants that are busiest mainly from Thursday to Saturday.
How to get from the old town to the Neustadt?
On foot, crossing the Augustusbrücke and following the Hauptstraße, or by tram to the Albertplatz.