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offerendum May 2, 2026 8:48 am

Schloss Moritzburg
 
The next day, our first stop was Moritzburg Castle.
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Does the castle look familiar to some of you, even though you’ve never been there? Yes, that’s exactly why:
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The film *Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella*, one of the most popular Christmas films, was filmed at the castle.
Let’s take a tour of the castle.
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offerendum May 2, 2026 9:01 am

Schloss Moritzburg
 
Inside, there is one of the largest collections of hunting trophies. It was completed in its present form – how could it be otherwise – under Augustus the Strong.
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offerendum May 2, 2026 5:11 pm

Meißen
 
We went to Meissen again, this time to the old town.
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The town centre is the market square
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offerendum May 2, 2026 5:14 pm

Frauenkirche Meißen
 
The Frauenkirche, with its carillon made of Meissen porcelain, is also located on the market square.
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The interior
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offerendum May 4, 2026 3:42 pm

Elements Dresden
 
The last restaurant we visited in Dresden was Elements. It’s located in an old industrial complex and is certainly an interesting venue.
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The interior décor is also interesting, comprising a mix of different elements.
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The menu
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Bread
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Amuse Boche
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Non-alcoholic wine
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Radicchio, red chicory, pomegranate, rhubarb
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Asparagus salad, port, egg yolk and hazelnut
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Crispy fillet of Madai sea bream, saffron beurre blanc, fennel, potatoes
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Œufs à la neige with rhubarb and toasted chocolate
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Petit Fours
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The bill
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A lovely meal – everything tasted great. Creative and interesting throughout.

WiSK May 5, 2026 3:36 am


Originally Posted by offerendum (Post 37736848)
The last restaurant we visited in Dresden was Elements. It’s located in an old industrial complex and is certainly an interesting venue.
...
A lovely meal – everything tasted great. Creative and interesting throughout.

High praise from you. This goes on the list :tu:

offerendum May 5, 2026 4:11 am


Originally Posted by WiSK (Post 37737538)
High praise from you. This goes on the list :tu:

I was in general very satisfied with all four starred restaurants I visited in Dresden. If you visit, I hope you have also a nice experience.

drminn May 9, 2026 2:31 pm


Originally Posted by offerendum (Post 37737569)
I was in general very satisfied with all four starred restaurants I visited in Dresden. If you visit, I hope you have also a nice experience.

If you had to choose two out of the four, which ones would it be? I will be in Dresden in September, and I certainly trust your taste in food porn ;-)

offerendum May 11, 2026 5:19 pm


Originally Posted by drminn (Post 37744716)
If you had to choose two out of the four, which ones would it be? I will be in Dresden in September, and I certainly trust your taste in food porn ;-)

Thanks for the compliments, but I can't really answer that. They all have their merits.
Maybe I’d go with Sanssouci and Heiderand. Sanssouci because it’s a great venue that’s worth a visit in its own right. Plus, the food is excellent. Heiderand is quite down-to-earth, more of a tavern with good food. But elements and Genuss Atelier are also great, though I’d lean more toward elements. Sanssouci is the farthest from the city center, if that matters. It’s also the most expensive.

offerendum May 13, 2026 4:17 pm

Albertinum Dresden
 
The Albertinum is Dresden’s modern art museum. First, a brief glimpse of the permanent exhibition.
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There are always those “very special” paintings.
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offerendum May 13, 2026 4:27 pm

Albertinum Dresden
 
There was a major special exhibition featuring works by Munch and Mendelsohn-Becker. For a bit of contrast, there was even a Cranach or two thrown in. An interesting exhibition – here’s just a small selection.
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VorelNaCestach May 14, 2026 2:35 am


Originally Posted by offerendum (Post 37751196)

How are these two called? Cannot think of anything creative 😁

offerendum May 14, 2026 8:47 am


Originally Posted by VorelNaCestach (Post 37751775)
How are these two called? Cannot think of anything creative 😁

I’d like to know that too. But I can well imagine what mark I’d have got for it in art lessons at school;)

offerendum May 14, 2026 4:06 pm

Taschenbergpalais Dresden
 
As we had planned to visit the Semperoper that evening, we ordered room service. The whole thing was covered by our credit card and was quite reasonable.
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