Cultural programme in the Summer term 2022
Unfortunately, you missed our events in the summer semester 2022. You will find an overview of all events that have taken place on this page. You are welcome to register for our current events. If possible, register at least 2 weeks before the event by email. You will receive up-to-date information via our newsletter or on our facebook page.
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INDIVIDUAL OFFERS
Orienteering through the old town of Dresden
Can you find the right way only with a map and a compass? - Show it during an orienteering run in the old town of Dresden. You run or walk through the old town armed only with a map and have to find the right route between different stations. You will also have to answer small riddle questions. Send us the correct solution and win great prizes!
More detailed information can be found at this link: https://cloudstore.zih.tu-dresden.de/.../s/5CSYgq2NZ38Djif
Find more tracks in and around Dresden at: dresdner-stadt-ol.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Information Day for international students
Thurday, March 31, 2022
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 Cultural Office team and student organizations look forward to meeting you at the information market.
04/13 I International Evening – Germany
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
In collaboration with the Studentenwerk Dresden, we cordially invite you to a German international evening. Discover more about German history, culture and traditions in a relaxed atmosphere and with fun quiz games. Perhaps you would also like to organize an international evening on your home country? We will gladly provide you with support!
Fee: free
Find more information at the Studentenwerk
04/23 I Bautzen - capital of the Sorbs
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Witajće k nam! - This is how people greet each other in the Sorbian capital of Bautzen. But the Sorbian culture not the only thing that is unique about this city - the narrow streets and many towers give Bautzen a medieval flair. During a city tour, you will learn more about the city's history spanning over 1,000 years and the world-famous Bautzen mustard. In the Sorbian Museum, you will get to know Sorbian culture. After a joint dinner, the National Ensemble invites you to a Sorbian Polterabend with lively traditional dances and a lot of sound!
Fee: 12,00 €
Included in the price: guided tour, dinner, admission to the Sorbian Museum, entry to the Sorbian Polterabend
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04/30 I Streetart tour through Dresden Neustadt
Saturday, April 30, 2022
If you want to get to know Dresden Neustadt, then this is the right tour for you. During a guided walking tour, we will explore favorite spots and admire the streetart. We will get to know each other better over coffee and cake and make new contacts.
Fee: 4,00 €
Included in the price: guided city tour, coffee and cake
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05/07 I Visitor mine "Marie Louise Stolln" & Hike
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Visit the former mining village of Berggiesshuebel with us. Enjoy the rocky landscape at the edge of the Saxon Switzerland during a hike. Afterwards, we will say the traditional miner’s greeting of "Glück auf" to each other as we tour a mine. In the mine tunnel, you will go 400 meters into the mountain. Experienced tour guides will provide insight into the arduous and dangerous work of the miners, who mined iron and copper here for several centuries. You can also marvel at the 90-meter-deep mountain lake and join us on a fascinating journey beneath the earth's surface.
Fee: 8,00 €
Included in the price: hike, guided mine tour, lunch package
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05/14 I Historical city trip to Leipzig
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Come with us on a trip to Leipzig! The city is located about 120 km west of Dresden and is known for its vibrant history and lively present. First, we will climb the 1913 "Völkerschlachtdenkmal" (Monument to the Battle of the Nations) to get a first glimpse of the city's history. Afterwards we will go on a guided tour through the historic city center and follow the traces of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, the year of the Berlin Wall fell.
Fee: 10,00 €
Included in the price: admission to the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, guided city tour, lunch together
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05/22 I Wine in Radebeul & Moritzburg Castle
Sunday, May 22, 2022
In the midst of the vineyards of Radebeul lies a fairytale baroque castle and park: Wackerbarth Castle. Where in the 18th century the court of Augustus the Strong celebrated lavish parties, today’s winery welcomes you and presents the 850-year-old tradition of winegrowing in Saxony. Afterwards you will take the historic steam train "Loessnitzgrundbahn" to Moritzburg. At the lighthouse near the idyllic Pasanian Castle, we will end the day together with a waffle or ice cream.
Fee: 7,00 €
Included in the price: guided tour of the wine and sparkling wine cellars, ride on the steam train, ice cream/waffle
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05/28 I Saxon Switzerland & Koenigstein Fortress
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Come with us on a journey through 800 years of history and get an insight into medieval life at the Königstein Fortress. After a short hike, you will learn everything about the multifaceted history and the gigantic complex during a guided tour, as it is one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe. After a joint lunch, you can take a closer look at the exhibitions at the fortress.
Fee: 9,00 €
Included in the price: entrance fee and guided tour of the fortress, lunch together, short hike if the weather is good
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06/12 I Bicycle tour to Pirna
Sunday, June 12, 2022
On a bicycle tour to Pirna, you will discover the beautiful landscape of the Elbe meadows and learn many interesting facts about Dresden and the surrounding area. Once there, you will get to know the picturesque old town of Pirna during a city stroll and see the famous Canaletto view for yourself. Afterwards, we will fortify with lunch in a typical German beer garden. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the memorial site gives an insight into the dark history of Sonnenstein Castle. Finally, we will cycle back to Dresden.
Fee: 7,00 € (with rental bike) / 4,00 € (with own bike)
Included in the price: bike rental (optional), lunch in the beer garden, guided tour of Sonnenstein Castle Memorial
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06/19 I Pillnitz Palace Park & Palm House
Sunday, June 19, 2022
The picturesque Pillnitz Palace, built in the 14th century, is situated directly on the Elbe River and has a long tradition as a royal residence - first as a knight's estate and then as a summer palace for the Saxon nobility. Let yourself be enchanted by the extraordinary ensemble of architecture and garden art and discover with us the impressive palace park as well as the 150-year-old Palm House. Here you will marvel at exotic plants from all over the world - such as Saxony's oldest orange tree and the famous 250-year-old Pillnitz camellia.
Fee: 6,00 €
Included in the price: guided tour of the palace park and palm house, snack in the beer garden
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06/25 I Plauen: Lace Museum & Dragon's Cave
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Take a trip with us to the Vogtland - a region on the border of Saxony, Bavaria, Thuringia and the Czech Republic. In Germany's only Lace Museum, you will admire the masterful "Plauen Lace", which is known worldwide by lovers of luxury fashion, home textiles and chic accessories. After lunch, we will continue our tour to the mysterious and mystical world of the Syrau Dragons' Cave. Here you will marvel at various types of stalactites and crystal clear lakes.
Fee: 10,00 €
Included in the price: admission to the Lace Museum, lunch together, visit to the Dragon's Cave
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06/29 I International Evening – Tunisia
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
In collaboration with the Studentenwerk Dresden, we cordially invite you to a Tunisian international evening. Discover more about Tunisian history, culture and traditions in a relaxed atmosphere and with fun quiz games. Perhaps you would also like to organize an international evening on your home country? We will gladly provide you with support!
Fee: free
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Find more information at the Studentenwerk
07/10 I Sports and games day
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Sports, games and fun is the motto for this day! Fun team games will put you to the test. These games not only require strength and speed - quick-thinking, brains and team spirit are also needed. Will you manage to solve all our tasks as a team? We are looking forward to a fun afternoon!
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Fee: 2,00 Euro
Included in the price: games, non-alcoholic drinks
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07/16 I Seifersdorf Valley with concert
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Goethe famously wrote, "Nature alone is infinitely rich, and it alone forms the great artist," We want to stroll through the romantic Seifersdorfer Valley and enjoy the wonderful summer nature with you. The Seifersdorfer Valley is located about 10 km north of Dresden and is one of the oldest landscape gardens in Germany - and also one of the most beautiful. At the 42nd Thalfest at the historic Marienmühle, we will enjoy an outdoor summer concert in the afternoon.
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Fee: 5,00 Euro
Included in the price: guided hike, concert
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FAQ
Please fill out the online registration form and then pay the fee as soon as possible during office hours at the Cultural Office in the International Office. Only after payment the place is bindingly booked. Please bring your student ID with you when paying. Payment via bank transfer or card is not possible.
Note: Your registration is NOT valid as a reservation. First come, first served.
The cultural programme is open to international and German undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at TU Dresden. The programme for PhD students and international guest scientists is organised by the Welcome Center.
With your registration you accept the terms and conditions of the Cultural Office.
The excursions are mainly offered in German. Tutors will translate into English during guided tours and workshops.
- our Cultural Office website,
- our Facebook page and
- our info board at the International Office, Mommsenstr. 6, 1st floor,
- or register for our newsletter.
- You may also subscribe to our instagram channel
- and check out our videos in the YouTube channel of TU Dresden.
The programme offers some excursion classics and new destinations, every semester. If you are interested in the details and pictures of our past activities check out the archive and our Facebook events.
I honestly would like to thank the Kulturbüro of the TUD for the big chances they gave me to get to know better the city Dresden. The organisation and the involvement in different kind of activities have to be considered as a treasure. I think it is not so common to go abroad and find people who are good and kind.
The Cultural Office staff keep you in discovering a new city, giving you little advices in order to enjoy every day pleasures the city can give (without them this couldn’t be the same!)
The trips and the chances to win tickets for concerts or other activities are a gift for me and I guess for every foreign student who comes here. I really appreciate their work and the way they organize things. The more activities they would organize, the more I would like to be present to enjoy Dresden with fun, happiness and joy! J
When I first arrived in Dresden to start my Erasmus I was completely lost and alone, I had no friends and I didn’t know where to go. Basically, the normal feeling that everyone can experience when arriving in a new country.
When at the Immatriculation day I saw for the first time the poster of the Cultural Office, I must admit that I was a little suspicious but curious at the same time.
Some time I can be very shy and stubborn, but then I thought:” Why not? Let’s start this adventure in the right way, I should try and register for a few things”.
So, I tried the Welcome tour on our very own DVB tram and I was really amazed, everyone was so friendly and enthusiastic and in just one hour or so (while sitting on a tram going around the beautiful city of Dresden) I felt that I had made the right decision. A few days later I decided to register to all the trips that they were offering during this Winter Semester. And I have to say that I absolutely didn’t regret it.
In my opinion the best trip of all was Berlin, we have seen so many things in just four days, the price of the trip (only 90 euros everything included) was ridiculous considering that everything was so well planned and organized that I was more and more amazed every day, even if the weather was very bad and cold. Everyday there was a new reason to get ready and start the day in the best way possible: with the huge buffet breakfast of the hotel. I am just kidding, but it’s true 😊
The girls working for the Cultural Office are like angels (yes, exactly like the three Charlie’s angels 😊), they are always so enthusiastic and ready to help and give you advices and tips about the trips or the life in Dresden and they never hesitate to give you a big smile even if it’s freezing cold and pouring rain, yes, we didn’t have a lot of luck, because the weather was always very bad, only for us.
During all these trips I have seen breath taking beautiful places in the region of Saxony, places that I didn’t even know that existed, I have been amazed by castles, stories, ballets, history, museums and the stunning nature of this beautiful region.
The most important thing was that I met so many new people, coming from different countries, different cultures, speaking every kind of possible language. I opened my self-up, trying new things and doing my best to enjoy every moment as much as I could. Even if I was thousands of km far from home, with these weekly plans I never felt homesick or alone, because I had found a new international family.
Even if my week had been stressful or full of lessons and new challenges, during these trips I really felt free and happy to have done the right decision of coming to Dresden, almost blessed.
Last but not least, what about the food? I have tried so many different and delicious thing from all around the world, more that I could have ever imagined; from the super classic German Schnitzel eaten inside and old medieval castle, to the vegan food of the hipster restaurant in Leipzig, to the classic Christmas meal of the German tradition.
Tip for the readers: Just register on time and be ready for a surprise!
P.S. See you next semester!
International X-Mas Party of TU Dresden 2017 © Salt & Pepper Photography
The International X-Mas Party of TU Dresden is a highlight of the university year.
Find impressions of the past parties on the website (see link above).
Show us your best snapshots of the excursions and make them the motif for next semester's flyer! Take part in the photo competition and win cool prices!
Find all information in the Facebook events and on the TUD website. Please send us an email if you prefer not to participate on Facebook.
The competition is supported by the Studentenwerk Dresden.
By the end of each term we ask you to participate in our online survey. Take 5 minutes and win a 5€ travel voucher or a TUD merchandise-set!
Find up-to-date information in our Cultural Office Facebook events
One more detail: All TUD students can take part - regardless whether they already joined one of the events offered by the Cultural Office or not. Good luck!
Contact
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Cultural Office at the International Office
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Visiting address:
Fritz-Foerster-Bau
SG 8.3 International Office, 157
Mommsenstraße 6
01169 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
SG 8.3 International Office
Culture Office, Room 157
Frau Kožica
Mommsenstraße 6
01069 Dresden
Office hours:
Appointments by prior arrangement.