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!
All TUD students can take part – regard­less wheth­er they al­ready joined one of the events offered by the Cultural Office or not. Good luck!

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 prizes!
Find all information in the Facebook event and in the TUD calendar. The participation without a personal Facebook account is possible (see links above).
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 2^nd 2019, 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 2018 and winter term 2018/19. Find all events from 2015 on in the archive below.

Information Day of the International Office for international students
On Thursday, March 28th 2019, 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.

MAIBAUM 2019 -
INTERNATIONAL RIBBON DANCE AROUND THE DRESDEN MAYPOLE ON ALTMARKT
To help that the dance can be shown, you are invited to participate in the dancing project, which trainings startonThursday, April 2^nd2019,  7 to 8.30 p.m., at Alte Mensa, Mommsen­str. 13. No prior dancing experience is needed.
Further training sessions will follow on Thu, April 4^th, Thu, April 11^th, Tue, April 16^th, Tue, April 23^rd, Thu, April 25^th. The practice takes place from 7 to 8.30 p.m.
Participation is free of charge, but do consider that your commitment is binding.
Please register online until March 30^th.
Find all information also in the Cultural Office events on Facebook.

The Maypole will adorn the Dresden spring market until the last market day on May 19th. On Tuesday, May 21st 2019, the ribbons will be "danced offf" the tree by the international group. Everybody interested in folk dance is invited to join this casual event, starting from 7pm.

The International maypole dance is a joint project of the folk dance ensemble "Thea Maass" of TU Dresden, Staff Unit Diversity Management and Cultural Office at the International Office of TU Dresden.

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GUIDED TOUR OF THE SEMPER OPERA
With its magnificent architecture and the richly ornamented rooms the Semper Opera is one of the most beautiful and most famous operas worldwide. It is an established part of the cultural life in Dresden. Do you want to know what happens behind its scenes? Join our guided tour on Sunday, April 14^th2019, and learn not only about the history of the building, but also the production of the plays! Afterwards we will go for a chat around some German “Kaffee und Kuchen”.
Fee: 3 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour in German (unfortunately translation is not possible for this event), “Kaffee und Kuchen” at a café
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TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP – GLASHÜTTE CLOCKMAKERS
On Sunday, April 28^th 2019, we will experience how watches were made in the past in one of the centres of the German watchmaking industry. On the guided tour of the watch museum we will also learn how it works today during the guided tour. Afterwards, we will have lunch together in a restaurant and explore the idyllic Saxon town on a small tour.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: watch museum entry and guided tour, lunch at a restaurant
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AROUND THE WORLD IN THE
TU DRESDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN
You don’t have to leave the city of Dresden to experience pure nature. Just come with us to the Botanical Garden on Saturday, May 4^th 2019, and find out more about tropical and subtropical plants from Asia, Africa and America, about fossils and the adaption of plants to their environment. Afterwards, we will have lunch together and explore the “Großer Garten” on a ride with the iconic park railway, run by Dresden’s children.
Fee: 5 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour of the Botanical Garden, lunch, park railway ride
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On Tuesday, May 7th 2019, the 28th edition of the STUDENT'S DAYS DRESDEN will start at the Alte Mensa, Mommsenstraße 13. Check out the INFORMATION 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 at 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 7th to 28th, 2019, brought to you by Studentenwerk Dresden and Dresden student clubs, on the website www.dresdner-studententage.de.
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DRESDEN PHOTO WALK
Discover the photogenic side of Dresden with us on this special walk! On Sunday, May 5^th  2019, you will first get an intro-duction to some technical basics photo-graphy and then apply the lessons learned on the most beautiful motifs of Dresden's city centre. In an authentic Indian restaurant, we can later share our best photos over lunch and get an insight into the Indian culture. And maybe already plan your next photo walk …
Fee: 7 Euros
Included in the price: guided photographic tour through Dresden with technical instruction, lunch
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DRESDEN CITY DISTRICTS – LOSCHWITZ
Have you ever been to the east of Dresden? No? Join us on Saturday, May 11^th 2019, and get to know one of the most beautiful districts. Loschwitz is situated idyllically on the “Elbhang”, between the river and the “Dresdener Heide. Between its beautiful villas, the Lahmann-Sanatorium and the Ardenne-Institut conduct world-renowned medical research. The planetarium is surely interesting for natural scientists, while engineers can explore Dresden’s historic cable cars. During lunch, we then enjoy the panoramic view over the Elbe. Afterwards, finish the day with a guided tour in the machinery house of the oldest historical cable car of the world, above the beautiful Dresden scenery!
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: guided walk of Loschwitz, lunch together, ride with the historic cable, guided tour of the cable car machinery house
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PORCELAIN – WHITE GOLD AT MEISSEN
Like no other material, porcelain is associated with the name Meißen. In the tranquil town on the Elbe, Europe's first hardporcelain has been made in manufactory operation since 1710 with great craftsmanship. We visit the porcelain city on Saturday, May 18^th 2019. On a guided tourof the porcelain manufactory, we not only see the museum, but also the manufacturing process. Afterwards, we will have lunch together and then explore this famous town with its imposing Albrechtsburg castle on a city walk.
Fee: 10 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour of manufactory, museum and special exhibition, lunch, city walk
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SPORTS- AND GAMES DAY
AT THE DRESDEN HEATH
On Saturday, May 25^th 2019, you will become active! Bring your favourite game and a picnicblanket to the Dresdner Heide. It is a special resort for the people in Dresden and is also called „the green lung of the city“. Rightly so, because the Heide is statistically speaking the biggest district in Dresden! In a green atmosphere you will get to know each other playing games and around the picnic. Please bring some delights from your home country to share.
Free admission
Registration via e-mail required
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SAXON SWITZERLAND – HIKING DAY IN THE ELBE SANDSTONE MOUNTAINS
On Sunday, June 2^nd 2019, we set off for a hike through the famous national park, situated in the very East of Saxony. A ride on the historical Kirnitzschtalbahn takes us right to the feet of the impressive Elbe Sandstone Mountains. After reaching the top, we gather new strength over lunch together and enjoy the view over the unique landscape.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: lunch at restaurant, “Kirnitzschtalbahn“ ride, hike
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DRESDEN NEUSTADT – FOLLOWING THE TRACKS OF ERICH KÄSTNER
Erich Kästner is one of the most important children's book authors in Germany. He spent his childhood 120 years ago in Dresden, especially in the Neustadt district. Join us on Saturday, June 8th 2019, on a guided tour to learn more about Erich Kästner's life and the Neustadthistory. Afterwards we will enjoy German “Kaffee und Kuchen” in a cafe.
Fee: 4 Euros
Included in the price: Guided tour of Erich Kästner’s Neustadt, “Kaffee und Kuchen” at a café
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PANOMETER "DRESDEN 1945"
Join us on Sunday, June 16th 2019 for an exciting journey into historic Dresden. In the Panometer we get a guided tour of the 360° panorama created by Yadegar Asisi, which shows Dresden right after the bombings in 1945. After the panoramic view of the city center we will explore the exhibition on our own. Later we can exchange our impressions over “Kaffee und Kuchen” in a café.
Fee: 5 Euros
Included in the price: entrance fee and guided tour of Asisi Panometer Dresden, café
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BICYCLE TOUR TO PIRNA
For our last trip this semester, on Saturday, June 22nd 2019, we take a bicycle tour along the Elbe Cycle Route to Pirna! After having arrived in our beautiful neighbouring town Pirna, we have lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will learn more about the city’s history during a guided tourof thecastle Sonnenstein. Afterwards, we explore the old town and ride back again.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: bicycle rent, lunch at restaurant, guided tour of castle Sonnenstein
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