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GETTING THERE
Multiple airlines, including Continental/Lufthansa, offer connecting flights from Washington Dulles to Dresden, Germany, with fares currently running around $940 round trip.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski
Taschenberg 3
011-49-351-49120
Luxury accommodation in a reconstructed palace in the Baroque old city. Rooms from $263.
Hilton Dresden
An der Frauenkirche 5
011-49-351-86420
Modern facility next to the Frauenkirche cathedral. Rooms from $172.
NH Dresden
Hansastrasse 43
011-49-351-84240
Business hotel adjacent to the Neustadt commercial district. Rooms from $78.
WHERE TO EAT
Brauhaus am Waldschloesschen
Am Brauhaus 8b
011-49-351-652-3900
Brewery-restaurant with heated terrace overlooking the River Elbe. Entrees start at $12.
Schnitzel Garten
Gewandhausstrasse 2
011-49-351-484-2180
Family-friendly chain restaurant specializing in deep-fried cutlets in dozens of preparations. Entrees start at $12.
Dresdner Troedelkaffee
Gewandhausstrasse 9
011-49-351-481-7048
Dine amid the merchandise at this antiques store-cafe with hearty traditional German meals and pastries. Entrees from $10.
WHAT TO DO
Dresden Striezelmarkt
Altmarkt
Through Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check the city Web site for schedule of parades, performances, food and crafts demonstrations.
Advent auf dem Neumarkt
Neumarkt
www.weihnachtsmarkt-dresden-neumarkt.de
Nostalgic market outside the Frauenkirche with 60 stalls selling high-quality crafts, food and drink. Through Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Weihnachtsmarkt im Mittelalter
Schlossplatz
A Middle Ages-themed Christmas market in the former stable courtyard of the Royal Palace, including a temporary traditional bathhouse. Through Dec. 23 and Dec. 27-30, 11 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Frauenkirche
Neumarkt
011-49-351-656-06-100
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also open on weekends, but hours vary because of special events; check the Web site. Admission and self-guided tours are free (donation requested); audio tours $3.50. Self-guided tours of the dome $11, guided tours $13.50. Some tours must be booked in advance; check the Web site.
Historic Green Vault
Royal Palace
Taschenberg 2
011-49-351-49-14-2000
A unique collection of objects made from precious materials displayed in the former treasure house of the Saxon monarchs. Daily except Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $13.50 adults, younger than 16 free.
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