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Town in Saxony, Germany
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Oldest and most original part of Radebeul with a complete ensemble of carefully restored 19th-century homes and shops, most of them are listed heritage buildings. Considered to be one of the most beautiful townsquares in Saxony.
More than 500 years old beautiful Evangelical Lutheran Church in Altkötzschenbroda. In 1645, in its parsonage the Armistice of Kötzschenbroda between Saxony and Sweden was concluded, ending the Thirty Years' War between those kingdoms.
Erstwhile residence of Karl May, tremendously popular adventure novelist who authored stories about the 19th-century Orient and American Old West and created the characters of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand. The displays illustrate the life and culture of the Indians of North America: pre-Columbian Age Indians, the Athabascans Indians of Alaska and Canada, Northwest Coast Indians, Californian Indians, Pueblo Indians, the Eastern Woodland Tribes, Plains Indians, the Ghost Dance Movement, and modern American Indian arts and crafts.
Annual western festival at the end of May in honour of Karl May, attracting around 30,000 visitors and including several western camps, forts, tent villages and re-enactments of the lives of settlers, pow-wows, cavalry parades, contributors from Native American tribes, and train robberies at the operational Lößnitzgrundbahn steam railway.
Visit a theatrical performance, musical, operetta or concert at Germany's second largest guest appearance theater, which stages about 600 events per year. In the summer months, the theater also stages events at the natural amphitheater Felsenbühne Rathen in the Sächsische Schweiz sandstone mountains.
Steam-hauled heritage railway affectionately dubbed Lößnitzdackel ("Lößnitz dachshund"), to Moritzburg and Radeburg, leaves from Radebeul-Ost station. Six trains per day (seven during summer) from Radebeul to Moritzburg and back; three to Radeburg.
Lively autumn and wine festival in Altkötzschenbroda, taking place at the last weekend in September.
"Old Pharmacy"
Quaint café, restaurant and cocktailbar in an old pharmacy offering Saxon, German and Russian dishes.
One of the oldest and higher-class restaurants in the old town offering German dishes.
"Black Soul"
Long-established restaurant offering Saxon dishes as well as rum and whisky tasting.
The Hotel Goldener Anker also includes a high-class restaurant with wine cellar, beer garden and Saxon cuisine.
Cozy family-operated Italian restaurant in Altkötzschenbroda with outdoor terrace.
"Steamboat"
Popular restaurant close to the shipping pier at the Elbe river, offering regional fish and meat dishes.
The Spitzhaus restaurant on top of the wine hills is a well-known attraction of the town and offers a good view of parts of Radebeul and nearly all of Dresden.
Old-established restaurant and cozy pub offering regional dishes.
There is also a restaurant (closed on Mondays, on Mondays and Tuesdays in February and March, closed all January) and special events like Sunday brunch or more elaborate wine tastings and themed menus.
"The Smithy"
Rustic whisky bar, restaurant and beer garden at an old smithy sometimes offering live music.
When it opened in 1994, the Mega-Drome was one of Europe's most modern and largest discothéques, with alone the main floor having a capacity of 4,000 people. Nowadays the venue offers a wide range of events from techno and house to 80s/90s revival parties.
500-year-old, family-owned hotel, nowadays offers all modern amenities of an upper mid-range hotel. Some rooms with view on the River Elbe
Apart from this conference centre in Radebeul, Radisson also has a property in the centre of Dresden, so make sure you book the right one and note the address.
Apart from the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, other chocolate products, cookies and pastries are sold.
By train
Radebeul is also accessible via rail.
By car
When arriving by car, leave the Autobahn A4 at exit "Dresden-Neustadt".
The lower part of Radebeul is well connected to tram line 4, Dresden's longest tram line.
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