DresdenvsPrague
Can't decide between Dresden and Prague? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Dresden
Dresden is Germany's cultural jewel, rebuilt from WWII devastation to showcase baroque grandeur. The 'Florence on the Elbe' features world-class art collections, stunning architecture, and the famous Frauenkirche cathedral.
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Prague
Prague enchants with its fairy-tale architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich bohemian culture. The City of a Hundred Spires offers stunning Gothic and Baroque landmarks, legendary beer culture, and a magical atmosphere at every turn.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
See how these destinations stack up in key categories
Culture & History
Dresden offers Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, Old Town
Prague offers Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square
Food & Dining
Dresden is famous for its local dining scene
Prague is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Dresden offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Prague has legendary nightlife
Best Time to Visit
May to September
April to June, September to October
Weather
Summer: 24°C, Winter: 2°C
Summer: 23°C, Winter: 1°C
Top Attractions in Dresden
- 1Frauenkirche
- 2Zwinger Palace
- 3Old Town
- 4Green Vault
- 5Semperoper
- 6Elbe River terraces
Top Attractions in Prague
- 1Charles Bridge
- 2Prague Castle
- 3Old Town Square
- 4Astronomical Clock
- 5Jewish Quarter
- 6Petřín Hill
Dresden is Popular With
Prague is Popular With
Geheimtipps
Entdecken Sie weniger bekannte Attraktionen in jeder Stadt
Geheimtipps in Dresden
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Kunsthofpassage
A series of interconnected, artistically redesigned courtyards in the Äußere Neustadt, each with a unique theme like the 'Courtyard of Elements' with singing drainpipes.
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Panometer Dresden
A former gasometer turned exhibition space that houses a single, monumental 360-degree panoramic painting by artist Yadegar Asisi.
Geheimtipps in Prague
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Vyšehrad
An ancient fortress on a cliff above the Vltava, with a Romanesque rotunda, Gothic church, and cemetery where Dvořák and Smetana rest.
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Letná Beer Garden
A sprawling beer garden in Letná Park with panoramic views across Old Town's red rooftops to Prague Castle.
Viertel zum Erkunden
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Top-Gegenden in Dresden
Altstadt (Old Town)
The historic heart of Dresden, meticulously reconstructed after WWII.
Innere & Äußere Neustadt
The 'New Town' north of the Elbe is Dresden's creative and nightlife hub.
Top-Gegenden in Prague
Staré Město (Old Town)
The medieval heart of Prague, centered on the spectacular Old Town Square with its astronomical clock and Gothic church spires.
Malá Strana (Lesser Town)
Baroque Prague at its finest, tucked beneath Prague Castle on the west bank of the Vltava.
Budgetvergleich
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Budget in Dresden
Budget in Prague
Book Activities
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Aktivitäten in Dresden buchen
Warteschlangen überspringen mit vorgebuchten Touren und Attraktionen
Aktivitäten in Prague buchen
Warteschlangen überspringen mit vorgebuchten Touren und Attraktionen
Getting There
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Günstige Anreise nach Dresden
Vergleiche Preise für Züge, Busse und Flüge nach Dresden
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Günstige Anreise nach Prague
Vergleiche Preise für Züge, Busse und Flüge nach Prague
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Our Verdict
Both Dresden and Prague are incredible destinations. Dresden excels in baroque architecture and art museums, while Prague stands out for Gothic architecture and beer.
Best destination for:
nightlife
Prague
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