Dresden Castle Night 2025: Here are the best ways to get there!

Dresden Castle Night 2025: Here are the best ways to get there!

On July 19, 2025 it will be that time again: the Dresden Castle Night opens its gates. The event, which is celebrating its 15th edition this year, promises a captivating night in a picturesque setting. Admission opens at 5 p.m. in the impressive locations of Schloss Albrechtsberg, Lingnerschloss, Schloss Eckberg and Saloppe.

With a colorful program of 300 artists and 18 stages, there is something for every taste. The musical sounds range from swing and jazz to Balkan sound and house. In addition to the music, gourmets also get their money's worth - a variety of culinary offerings ensure that no one stays hungry.

Arrival and parking options

Since the parking situation can be difficult, the organizers recommend arriving without a car. There are only a few parking spaces available. The best option is thefree parking P2in Stauffenbergallee, which is connected by a shuttle bus from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to the event and back from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Those tooWaldschlösschen underground car parkoffers paid parking spaces, where a bus shuttle also stops.

Arrival can be done via various routesPark and ride-Options available:

• Dresden-Mitte: Parkhaus Mitte, Bahnlinie 11 bis „Elbschlösser“
• Dresden-Nord: Bahnhof Klotzsche, Linie 7 bis „Albertplatz“, dann Linie 11 bis „Elbschlösser“
• Dresden-Ost: P+R Bühlau am Ullersdorfer Platz, Linie 11 bis „Elbschlösser“
• Dresden-Süd-Ost: Prohlis, Linie 13 bis „Bautzner/Rothenburger Straße“, dann E11 bis „Elbschlösser“
• Dresden-Süd-West: P+R Pennrich und Gompitz, Linie 7 bis „Albertplatz“, dann Linie 11 bis „Elbschlösser“

For up-to-date information on possible route changes and parking space occupancy, those interested can contact the local transport company or the website dresden.de visit.

Cultural highlights

Another highlight in Dresden that should not go unmentioned is the artist’s “Water Worlds” exhibition Danka Kirchner, known for her fascinating oil paintings. This exhibition, which shows scenes of people in and on bodies of water, is accessible free of charge during the Nordbad's opening hours until the vernissage on August 30, 2024. Visitors can look forward to a picture journey that tells stories of competitive swimmers, leisure activities and impressive Dresden landscapes.

The Dresden Palace Night will not only be a festival of music and cuisine, but also a cultural highlight that immerses visitors in the diversity of the city. An exciting summer lies ahead for everyone who wants to enjoy Danka Kirchner's maritime art or is looking forward to the Castle Night!