The leisure programme and registration for excursions in winter term start in October.

Find all information about the events and how to register via email on this page.

If you are interested in the activities of the past semesters check out the programme of summer term 2016 and winter term 2015/16 on our website.

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-Event 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.
We have our winners! Congratulations to Anastasia, Aner and Arda!

How did you like our semester programme? By the end of each semester we ask you to participate in our online survey. Take 5 minutes and win a 5€ travel voucher!
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!

Information Day of the International Office for international students
On Tuesday, October 4^th, 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 would like to meet you and will bring some tickets for the Welcome tour on a DVB tram (October 22^nd).
Find more information in the TU Dresden calendar.

Hellerau—this district in Dresden is associated with modern and contemporary dance from the 20th century to present day, and has strong connections to famous names like Mary Wigman, Gret Palucca and William Forsythe. On Saturday, October 15th, we invite you to join us as we explore the grounds and facilities of Festspielhaus Hellerau not only architecturally but also thematically. Through a conversation with the artistic director, you will learn more about the current status of the institution as a warm-up for the performance night „Linie 08 – Looking for something“ with short pieces by 3 different Dresden based artists and groups.
Fee: 3.00 Euros (Pay before October 11th)
Included in the price: tour of the Hellerau facilities, personal talk with the artistic director, performance „Linie 08 – Looking for something“
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The semester will start with an invitation by the Cultural Office, the DVB and the students of the Faculty of Transportation and Traffic Sciences to discover Dresden on a special tram journey. On Saturday, October22^nd 2016, we will ride around various parts of the city and show you several sights and places of interest. The team of the Cultural Office will share personal insights and give tips about places to go to and things to do during the summer semester!
Free admission, no preliminary registration via email required
Pick up your ticket at the info day (Tuesday, October 4^th from 1pm at HSZ) or at the Cultural Office during the office hours.
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From 28^th until 31^st of October we will go on a journey into the German history in Thuringia. The city Weimar 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. The fascism of Nazi Germany left its marks as well, at Buchenwald, not far from Weimar. The capital of the Federal State, Erfurt, has the greatest and best-preserved medieval city centre in Europe. We will discover this romantic side of the town on a historical tram.
Fee: 95.00 Euros (Pay before October 20^th)
Included in the price: round trip on a modern bus, accommodation with breakfast and lunch, visit of Goethe’s residence and Goethe museum, Bauhaus city walk, visit of the memorial Buchenwald, bowling night, city tour of Erfurt with a historic tram
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Journey to Vogtland – from the dragon´s lair to the town of lace
The Vogtland region is located in the border area of Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia and Czech Republic. On Saturday, November 5^th, we will set out for two towns of this idyllic region: Syrau and Plauen. First we will enter the mysterious and hidden world of the so called dragon´s cave in Syrau and discover different kinds of dripstones and crystal clear lakes underground. By bus we continue our journey and visit Plauen with Germany´s only lace museum. There we can marvel at the “Plauener Spitze” (Lace made in Plauen), which is world-wide known among lovers of exclusive fashion, home textiles and accessories.
Fee: 8.00 Euros (Pay before October 18^th)
Included in the price: guided tour of the dragon´s liar, lunch, visit of the Lace Museum, sightseeing walk in Plauen
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The Albertstadt district situated in the north of Dresden used to be amongst the biggest garrison towns in Germany. Today the Bundeswehr Museum of Military History reminds of these times and today combines history and present day – not only in the controversial architecture. On Thursday, November 10^th, we will visit the museum with a guided tour and get an insight in the effects of warfare on the civil society. Most of the buildings of the military district are used for administration nowadays, but the Army Officer Training School still is in operating and opens its doors for you.
Fee: 3.00 Euros (Pay before October 20^th)
Included in the price: guided tour of the Museum of Military History, Kaffee und Kuchen at the barracks, visit of the Army Officer Training School, walk around the Albertstadt
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When mentioning Saxon Prince Electors, you might at first think of Augustus the Strong. Not many people know about August Duke of Saxony, who was also called the Father August. Among other things, he had his hunting lodge castle Augustusburg - an enduring monument. On, Saturday, November 12^th, we will take the “Erzgebirge” train through the romantic Zschopautal to one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in central Europe. We will learn interesting and surprising facts about the castle’s history before indulging in a delicious dinner in the castle restaurant. We will also ascend to the panorama tower and enjoy the fantastic view over the surrounding Ore Mountains.
Fee: 8.00 Euros (Pay before October 25th)
Included in the price: trip on the historical funicular railway, guided tour of the castle and panorama tower, lunch, visit to the museum
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Munich – Weekend trip to Bavaria
Whether you like it cosy at the Hofbräuhaus, athletic at the Olympic Park or technical at the BMW Museum – Munich offers something for everyone! With its blend of Bavarian tradition and urban flair, Munich is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. We show you Munich during our fall excursion from November 16^th to 20^th with all its diversity: along with the guided museum tours, a city tour, Bavarian tradition and food, the highlight of the excursion will definitely be the day trip to the fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein. Join us for a visit of the ‘World city with heart’ for a long weekend trip in November!
Fee: 125.00 Euros (Pay before November 1^st )
Included in the price: round trip on a modern bus, accommodation with breakfast and lunch, day trip to Neuschwanstein, Olympic Park, BMW Museum, German Museum / Documentation Centre “Brown House”, guided tours and entrance fees included in the price
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On Sunday, November 27^th, we will go on an excursion into “Christmas country”! Come with us to Annaberg-Buchholz for a Christmas trip on the first Advent and observe the fascination of genuine “Erzgebirge” Christmas. Discover with us the colourful and magical world of folk art of the Ore Mountains in an exhibition. In the evening, after listening to Advent music at the Christmas market we will visit the oldest forging museum in Germany. Right before your eyes, blacksmiths forge the glowing iron.
Fee: 8.00 Euros (Pay before November 10th)
Included in the price: guided tour of the exhibition “Factory of Dreams”, lunch, guided tour of the forging museum “Frohnauer Hammer”
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On Friday, December 2^nd, with the  assistance of Santa’s little helpers, the International X-MAS Party of TU Dresden will transform your classrooms in the “Hörsaalzentrum” (HSZ Bergstraße 64) into a party location—from the foyer to the Audimax! The evening begins with an international Christmas market with exotic food and music. Later, you will find a colourful cultural programme with contributions from all over the world. Afterwards, you can dance the night away on the dance floor.

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Freiberg is known as Germany´s silver town, and that is not without a reason: More than 5000 tons of silver have been brought from the local underground mines over the years. We will visit a silver mine with more than 800 years of tradition and is still in use for research and teaching. On Saturday, December 10^th, we will go down the pit and discover the history of ancient mining of the 19^th and 20^th century, 150 meters underground. Afterwards, we will experience Advent traditions above ground at the Freiberger Christmarkt, one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.
Fee: 8.00 Euros (Pay before November 24^th)
Included in the price: guided tour of the mine, lunch, visit of the Freiberger Christmarkt
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To get in the holiday spirit, we will visit the Christmas exhibition in the museum of Saxon folk art on Wednesday, December 14th. We will take a tour to learn more about the local traditions and get creative in an arts and crafts workshop with artists and craftsmen from the Ore Mountains.
Fee: 5.00 Euros (Pay before November 29th)
Included in the price: entrance fee and tour of the Christmas exhibit, Christmas arts and crafts workshop
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On Saturday, December 17^th, we would like to spend one last evening before Christmas break with you. Show us your best moves on ice skates at this fun-filled evening at the ice rink and dance with us the whole evening!
Fee: 3.00 Euros (Pay before December 6^th)
Included in the price: entrance fee for ice skating, ice skates rent
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