Where staying in is brilliant
More indoor fun!
Anyone travelling with children will be all too familiar with this: it’s raining, all the games have been played (or are still in progress), and you can’t just leave them glued to the TV or a tablet all the time. How wonderful that everything is different on your trip to Dresden Elbland. There are so many fantastic hands-on and interactive activities here that you really should pop into one or two even when the weather is fine. First-class museums with state-of-the-art, interactive exhibitions, fantastic imaginative journeys and inspiration to be creative and try new things are strung together like a string of pearls throughout Dresden Elbland. Let yourself be inspired!
Museums for the whole family
Much more than just alternatives for bad weather!
Museums in Dresden are all about touching, trying things out, getting involved and letting yourself be surprised. Many museums offer fantastic exhibitions and activities tailored to young visitors, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. You can find our top picks right here.
Dresden Technical Collections: Where science and adventure meet.
Join in, be amazed, understand
Immerse yourself in the interactive world of technology! Discover ‘Mathematics Adventureland’ or the exciting exhibitions ‘Cool X – Energy in a Digital World’ and ‘Cloud 8: The Climate and Us’. The “Katze Q” escape room is particularly well worth a visit for families – a perfect bad-weather adventure for curious explorers! From historical machines to modern animated films, technology comes to life here for all age groups. So pop in and join in!
The 1,500-square-metre time machine
Fortress Xperience
A real treasure lies hidden beneath the Brühlsche Terrasse. Behind walls metres thick, Duke Moritz takes you down into the dark vaults. This is where an adventurous journey through time begins, spanning 450 years of Dresden’s eventful history. Breathtaking 360-degree projections and atmospheric 3D sound bring the secrets of Dresden Fortress to life. From everyday life straight into the past!
With puppets, with people – and get involved!
Theatre for the whole family
Enchanting puppet theatre, brilliant theatre for children and young people – and plenty of fantastic opportunities to become an actor or actress yourself: Dresden’s theatre scene has plenty to offer the very youngest. And with the tjg. theater junge generation at Kraftwerk Mitte, there is a highly renowned venue with three stages for little ones aged two and up, for children, young people and families. Look forward to great fun, wonderful experiences and thought-provoking performances!
Swimming fun for the whole family
Indoor swimming pools
Indoor swimming pool or swimming hall? It’s just a matter of terminology. In Dresden, at any rate, there’s no question that you can enjoy a proper swim whatever the weather. Or a splash about. Or even a slide. It’s all possible! No fewer than three fantastic indoor swimming pools in Dresden Elbland offer plenty of fun in the water. Whatever the weather. Slip on your flip-flops, ready, go!
More indoor ideas for the perfect day in Dresden Elbland
Haven't found what you're looking for yet?
Whether you’re looking for action, culture or simply something new: Dresden Elbland has plenty more exciting indoor experiences that are sure to delight you! How about a cycling adventure park in Weinböhla, a behind-the-scenes look at porcelain production in Meissen, or an interactive adventure at the Dresden Zwinger? And for anyone looking to let off steam, the Boulderdrome in Radebeul offers climbing fun for all ages.
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