A Neustadt walk

Let's start at the central bus & train transfer point at Albertplatz. Here, in summer, you can already enjoy some great water features before the colorful walk through Dresden's scene district really begins. You'll dive into the hustle and bustle via Alaunstraße – one of the most important streets in the district. Passing by late-night shops and small boutiques, after a few hundred meters you'll reach the cultural center "Scheune." It's always worth checking the typical announcement board here because great concerts – even far from the mainstream – are on the schedule almost daily. And the forecourt is one of the trendiest chill spots in the neighborhood. After a refreshing drink, just keep walking straight. Make sure to look right or left from time to time, because you'll find elaborate graffiti and street art on almost all nearby walls. After a few meters, you now have two options: either turn right onto Sebnitzer Straße or take a bit earlier the path into the Kunsthofpassage. Look for the blue sign with the yellow cow or for house number 70. The narrow alleys lead you through artistically designed courtyards with various themes. The blue wall in the "Courtyard of Elements," where rain is transformed into music, is a must-see during your Dresden trip and will boost your Instagram follower count.

Once you've left the Kunsthofpassage or Sebnitzer Straße, continue on Görlitzer Straße to the most famous place in Neustadt. Possibly even in all of Dresden. If you haven’t lingered in the clubs and bars of the "Bermuda Triangle" before, you'll reach at the traffic light crossing the social corner affectionately called "Assieck." Whenever the thermometer shows around 20 degrees, the square is filled with people of all kinds and colors. This is the best place to sit down on the curb for a few minutes, meet people, and just chat. The next stop is the Martin Luther Church. The church building, constructed in 1879, borders a beautiful green oasis in the Gründerzeit district. Our tip: climb the tower and enjoy the view from 81 meters high. A small detour, just a few meters further, leads you to the “most beautiful milk shop in the world,” Pfund’s Dairy. Included in the Guinness Book of Records since 1998, even Hollywood has knocked on its door.

Along Böhmische Straße, you'll encounter two real institutions in Dresden's gastronomy scene. The Raskolnikoff is a true original – honest, non-dogmatic, and simply charming. After a delicious meal, you'll almost conclude the tour with a drink at "Hebedas." The counter dates back to the GDR era, and the lights are dim – a pub just as described in the books (and one that should be in every insider travel guide).

Via Rothenburger Straße, head back to the starting point – Albertplatz. Here ends our small but great Neustadt walk. Dresden isn’t just about Baroque, after all.