How did you like our excursions this se­mes­ter? By the end of each term we ask you to participate in our online survey. Take 3 minutes and win a 5€ travel vouch­er or TUD merchandise set!

Show us your best snapshots of the ex­cur­sions and make them the motif for next the semester flyer! Take part in the photo competition and win cool prices!
Find all information in the Facebook event and on the TUD website. Please send us a download link via  email if you prefer not to participate on Facebook.
The competition is supported by the Studentenwerk Dresden.

The leisure programme and registration for excursions in summer term start in April.
Find all information about the events, soon, and how to register via email below. The office hours start on Tuesday, April 10^th 2018, in the Cultural Office at the International Office of TU Dresden (BSS 669, Strehlener Straße 24).

If you are interested in the activities of the past semesters check out the programme and impressions of summer term 2017 and winter term 2017/18 (or even more in the archive below).

Information Day of the International Office for international students
On Thursday, April 5th 2018 , you will meet many important people and or­gani­za­tions that will help you to study suc­cess­fully at TU Dresden. Above all, the tutors will support you at the start of your studies and go on a campus tour with you. The Culture Team and student or­gani­za­tions will be glad to meet you at the info market.
Find more information in the TU Dresden news.

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DRESDEN FROM ABOVE -
ASCENT OF THE FRAUENKIRCHE
Get to know one of the landmarks of the Elbflorenz, the Frauenkirche! On Sunday, April 22nd, we invite you to walk up on the dome, along with an instructive guid­ed tour and a visit to the interior of the church. Afterwards, we will enjoy German “Kaffee und Kuchen” together and have time for a chat.
Fee: 3 Euros
Included in the price:entrance fee to the Frauen kirche tower with tour, German “Kaffee und Kuchen” at a café
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DAY TRIP TO ZWICKAU - CRADLE OF THE SAXON AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Get to know the automobile city of Zwickau with us, on Saturday, April 28th. Not only for car and technology fans! During a guided tour of the Horch-Museum, we learn more about Saxony’s automotive history after World War II. After lunch together in a local Brau­haus we get to know the city on a walk.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour to Horch-Museum, lunch at a restaurant
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GAMES AND PICNIC DAY AT THE PARK
Get active yourself! On Saturday, May 5th, bring your favourite game and sports equip­ment to share with the other stu­dents and make friends easi­ly around the picnic blanket. Bring a special treat from your home country to share with every­bo­dy!
Free admission, register via email
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THURINGIA - WEEKEND TRIP INTO GERMAN HISTORY
This summer term our weekend trip from May 10th to 13th* takes you to Thuringia, on the traces of German history. We will get up on the Wartburg where Martin Luther trans­lated the New Testament into Ger­man 500 years ago. Afterwards we go down into the depth of a salt mine not far away from the federal state capital Erfurt. There we will marvel at the greatest and best pre­served medieval city centre in Europe during a guided city walk. Once in Thuringia we should not miss out on a trip to Weimar! The city is known world-wide for its culture, arts and music. This includes “Weimar Classicism”, represented by the two famous poets Goethe and Schiller, but also the beginning of modern design by the “Bauhaus” school of arts.
*Thursday, May 10th is Ascension Day, a bank holiday in Germany.
Fee: 90 Euros
Included in the price: journeys with DB, accommodation with breakfast and lunch, guided tour of Wartburg fortress, visit to salt mine with guided tour, guided tours of Erfurt and Weimar, visit to library Anna-Amalia-Biliothek (prospectively)
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THARANDT - DISCOVERING THE FOREST BOTANICAL GARDEN OF TU DRESDEN​ ​
On Satur­day, May 26th, we will take you to the Forest Bota­nical Garden of TUD, also known as the Saxon State Arboretum, on a guided tour. This place of training and research for the students of forest science of TU Dresden exists for already more than 200 years. It is home of many local and exotic plants, but also many beautiful old trees. We will gather our strength around the lunch table and continue our discovery on a will hike through the diverse and relaxing environment.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour of Forest Botanical Garden, lunch at a local restaurant, hike around the Tharandt forest
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​SAXON AND SORBIAN TRADITIONS AT THE MUSEUM OF SAXON FOLK ART
Saxony is a diverse region with many local traditions, languages and of course culinary treats. Handcrafts give a very special insight in the everyday life of local people in the past and present. On Sunday, May 27th, you can get to know a lot of them in just one place, on a guided tour to the museum of Saxon folk art: enchanting carved objects from the Ore Mountains (not only nutcrackers!) and embroidered woven textiles from Lusatia, lavish Sorb costumes and intricate lace from the Vogtland region, painted fur­ni­ture , richly decorated ceramics and an unusually diverse collection of historic toys. After the visit tot he museum we can have a chat around German „Kaffee und Kuchen“ about new and old traditions in our home countries.
Fee: 4 Euros
Included in the price: entrance fee and guided tour of the museum of Saxon folk art, German “Kaffe und Kuchen” at a nearby café
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On Tuesday, May 29th, the 27th edition of the STUDENT'S DAYS DRESDEN will start at the Alte Mensa, Mommsenstraße 13. Check out the INFORMATIONA MARKET FOR CULTURAL EVENTS in general, as well as different artistic groups, student’s clubs and cultural institutions of Dresden, like theatres and museums, presenting their latest pro­grammes and offers. The Cultural Office of the International Office of TUD will be there, too. We look forward to meeting you from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Find more information about the Student's Days Dresden, taking place from May 29th to June 15th 2018, brought to you by Studentenwerk Dresden and Dresden student clubs, on the website www.dresdner-studententage.de.

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TIME TRAVEL TO THE JURASSIC PERIOD ​
On Saturday, June 2nd, we take you on a time travel about 230 million years in the past. During the Jurassic period, probably most of the 200 giant lizards populating the biggest German dinosaur park were around alive. Nowadays it’s completely safe to meet the famous representatives of the extinct species on a guided tour. Vote for your favourite dinosaur around the lunch table!
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: journey to the park, entrance fee and guided tour, lunch
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HELLERAU GARDEN CITY -
SOCIAL UTOPIA OF THE MODERN AGE ​
In the times of Industrial Revolution, cities grew but they did not necessarily become uglier! A perfect example for this is the garden city Hellerau, a district of Dresden. On Saturday, June 9th, you can discover Germany's first garden city with us. Join a guided tour around the area created to unite work and housing in a healthy and enjoyable manner also for the working class. After lunch together at the Festspielhaus Hellerau, famous as the cradle of modern dance in Europe, you can enjoy the fusion of nature and city in the afternoon.
Fee: 7 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour of the Hellerau garden city, visit to the Festspielhaus Hellerau, lunch
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​​INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TEAM AT DRAGON BOAT RACE
Come cheer for us!
Race on Sunday, June 24th, starting from 2pm, at Blue Wonder bridge
Spectators also need an entrance ticket for the festival. Find more information re­gard­ing prices and box offices on the  Elb­hang­fest website. More details about the student team TUD InterShip is to be found in our Facebook event.

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Sports lovers listen up! This summer we are looking for you to complete our inter­national student team at the trad­itional dragon boat race during the Elbhang­fest, a district festival along the North Eastern shore of the Elbe river, from Loschwitz to Pillnitz. No fancy canoeing skills are nec­es­sary ; only bring a positive attitude and ba­sic swimming skills!
On three Sundays in a row we will get some basic training and get on the water. On June 10th and 17th, our training sessions on water and solid ground take place. On the Elb­hang­fest weekend, June 23th to 24th 2018, you can show your skills at the race!
Important: Presence on all dates is ob­liga­tory for participation. The exact date of the racing day for student teams will be an­nounced soon, probably Sunday, June 24th.
Fee: 20 Euros
Pay until May 15th and your shirts will have exactly your size!
Included in the price: starting fee and training, team shirt and Elbhangfest shirt, ad­mis­sion to the Elbhangfest (Fri-Sun), snacks on training and racing day
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BOHEMIAN SWITZERLAND - HIKE THROUGH THE ELBE SANDSTONSE MOUNTAINS
On Saturday, June 30th, we will discover the unique beauty of the Bohemian Switzer­land and the impressive Elbe sandstone mountains, right behind the German-Czech border. After our hike through the nature we regain our strength with a lunch, before taking a boat through a typical gorge.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: lunch at a local restaurant, hike through the mountains, boat tour
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