Opening hours, access, parking
Zwinger
Open daily from 06:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Museums in the Zwinger
Information page about the museums in the Zwinger, or on the internet pages of the State Art Collections Dresden
Accessibility
Motorway
- all exits, direction centre
Railway
- Main railway station,
- "Mitte" station
Please click on the map section for a detailed view and information about access by public transport.
The Zwinger is located in the historical centre of Dresden. The closest public transport stops are:
- Postplatz
- Theaterplatz
Further, updated information on arriving by bus and train can be found on the Dresden Transport Association's internet site (http://www.dvbag.de)
Parking
Parking
- Semperoper car park
- The Kempinski Hotel Taschenbergpalais car park
- Hilton Dresden car park
- Altmarkt carpark
all fee paying
P+R
- Dresden-Bühlau, Line 11 to Postplatz
- Dresden-Prohlis, line 2 to Postplatz
Visitors Guideline
Dear Visitor,
The Zwinger and its park are architectural and horticultural memorials.
In order to preserve them for future visitors, please follow the guidelines below:
The inner courtyard of the Zwinger is open daily from 06:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Visitors are responsible for their own safety in the Zwinger and park. As far as is legally permissible, we accept no liability for damages. The public are not permitted to use routes that have not been cleared or gritted. Parents are responsible for their children.
Visitors may not under any circumstances:
- leave the paths and step on the green areas
- use any kind of vehicle on the paths except children's pushchairs or wheelchairs
- damage, remove from their locations or spoil the facilities, buildings, other park equipment or plants
- play ballgames, ride horses or fish in the park
- allow dogs to run free or on retractable leads
- bathe in the ponds or fountains or allow animals to bathe
- play live or recorded music without written permission from the proprietor
- carry out trade, advertising, collections or any other special activity without the written permission of the proprietor
- use bbqs or light fireworks without permission from the proprietor
- picnic, camp or stay overnight
- take photographs or make films without written permission from the proprietor
Anyone contravening these regulations may be turned out of the Zwinger or given a ban from entering it in the future. Any cases of misuse will be prosecuted. Any punishable acts will be prosecuted.
In the interest of all visitors we would be grateful if you could abide by the instructions issued by Schlösser und Gärten Dresden employees and would like to wish you a pleasant stay.
