In the centre of Dresden's historic Altmarkt stands the Kulturpalast, a modernist building from the GDR era designed by Wolfgang Hänsch. After extensive renovation, it reopened its doors in 2017 and now presents itself as a multifunctional centre for art and knowledge. Inside, the palace houses the Dresden Philharmonic, a modern city library and the central concert hall, known for its outstanding acoustics. With a variety of events, from classical concerts to contemporary performances, the Kulturpalast attracts both locals and tourists. A visit offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in Dresden's cultural diversity and experience a piece of living history.
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Openings
Der Kulturpalast Dresden hat variierende Öffnungszeiten je nach Veranstaltung und Bereich. Generell ist das Gebäude von Montag bis Freitag von 10:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr geöffnet. Die Stadtbibliothek im Kulturpalast hat eigene Öffnungszeiten.
Es wird empfohlen, vor einem Besuch die genauen Zeiten auf der offiziellen Website zu überprüfen oder direkt beim Kulturpalast anzurufen, insbesondere wenn Sie eine bestimmte Veranstaltung oder Aufführung besuchen möchten.
Es wird empfohlen, vor einem Besuch die genauen Zeiten auf der offiziellen Website zu überprüfen oder direkt beim Kulturpalast anzurufen, insbesondere wenn Sie eine bestimmte Veranstaltung oder Aufführung besuchen möchten.
Dayoff: Saturday, Sunday, Closed all holidays
General Information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Directions & Parking facilities
By public transport:
Take tram line 4, 8 or 9 to the "Altmarkt" stop.
Get off and walk in a north-easterly direction. The Kulturpalast Dresden is located in the immediate vicinity of the Altmarkt.
Parking facilities:
If you would like to travel by car, there are several parking options in the vicinity of the Kulturpalast:
The multi-storey car park "Altmarkt-Galerie" offers numerous parking spaces and is only a few minutes' walk from the Kulturpalast.
The multi-storey car park "Q-Park am Zwinger" is also nearby and offers another option for drivers.
Please note that there can be heavy traffic in Dresden city centre at certain times. It is recommended to allow enough time to find a parking space or to prefer public transport.
Take tram line 4, 8 or 9 to the "Altmarkt" stop.
Get off and walk in a north-easterly direction. The Kulturpalast Dresden is located in the immediate vicinity of the Altmarkt.
Parking facilities:
If you would like to travel by car, there are several parking options in the vicinity of the Kulturpalast:
The multi-storey car park "Altmarkt-Galerie" offers numerous parking spaces and is only a few minutes' walk from the Kulturpalast.
The multi-storey car park "Q-Park am Zwinger" is also nearby and offers another option for drivers.
Please note that there can be heavy traffic in Dresden city centre at certain times. It is recommended to allow enough time to find a parking space or to prefer public transport.
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