Dresden has several areas of interest depending on what you're looking for. The inner Altstadt is home to historic architecture such as old churches and museums, while the inner Neustadt is where you'll find bars and clubs. Shopping is concentrated along Prager Straße and in the Altmark-Galerie. Certain parts of the city, such as Pieschen, are known for less savory activity like prostitution. The city is noted for being clean and tidy, with efficient public transportation. It is also relatively affordable by German standards, making it potentially appealing for those on a budget. However, the airport is frequently criticized for being inadequate. Demographically, Dresden skews older. Multiple reviewers point out that it feels like a "mausoleum" for younger people, so if you're under 40 and looking for a dynamic scene, it may not be the best fit. There's also local political discontent mentioned (e.g., Pegida), though how much that affects daily life will vary depending on your perspective and expectations.
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Dresden has several areas of interest depending on what you're looking for. The inner Altstadt is home to historic architecture such as old churches and museums, while the inner Neustadt is where you'll find bars and clubs. Shopping is concentrated along Prager Straße and in the Altmark-Galerie. Certain parts of the city, such as Pieschen, are known for less savory activity like prostitution.
The city is noted for being clean and tidy, with efficient public transportation. It is also relatively affordable by German standards, making it potentially appealing for those on a budget. However, the airport is frequently criticized for being inadequate.
Demographically, Dresden skews older. Multiple reviewers point out that it feels like a "mausoleum" for younger people, so if you're under 40 and looking for a dynamic scene, it may not be the best fit. There's also local political discontent mentioned (e.g., Pegida), though how much that affects daily life will vary depending on your perspective and expectations.
AI-generated summary of reviews 57 years ago
Rent is cheap by German standards. Clean and tidy city, good public transport. Like the rest of East Germany, it’s full of old people. If you’re under 40, don’t come here. Dresden is a mausoleum.
3 years ago
Old Bricks like chuches, museums and other important buildings: (innere) Altstadt. Bars & Clubs: (innere) Neustadt. Shopping: Prager Straße + Altmark-Galerie. Hookers: Pieschen. The airport is a joke.
Also: Pegida sucks.
7 years ago
✅ Very affordable
✅ Very clean
✅ Good public transport
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Many Nomads.com members have been
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
❌ Skews older
❌ Bad airport
❌ Very expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Nomads.com members really didn't like going here
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