Cultural programme in winter term 2018/19

Check out some impressions of our excursions in winter 2018/19. © Kulturbüro im AAA der TU Dresden

WS18_20181020_Moritzburg_1 — © Margarita Gromyko

WS18_20181020_Moritzburg_3 — © Alexandra Otte

WS18_20181020_Moritzburg_4 — © Alexandra Otte

Exkursion Jüdisches Dresden — © Alexandra Otte

Exkursion Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr — © Feline Waschneck

Besuch Technische Sammlungen Dresden — © Alexandra Otte

Eisstockschießen auf dem Konzertplatz Weißer Hirsch — © Feline Waschneck

TUD International Xmas Party 2018 — © Katja-Springer.net

Aufruf Fotowettbewerb und Online-Umfrage — © Kulturbüro

Gewinner Fotowettbewerb WS18 — © Kulturbüro TU Dresden

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

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.

The leisure programme and registration for excursions in winter term start in October. The programme offers some excursion classics and new destinations, every semester. If you are interested in the past activities check out the archive (see drop down menu below).

Find all information about the events, how to register and where to pay the fee, below. Office hours start on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018:

Tuesday and Thursday
9:30-11:30am and 1:00-3:30pm
at BSS, Strehlener Str. 22, room 669

INFORMATION DAY OF THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
On Monday, October 1st, 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 Cultural Office team and student organizations will be glad to meet you at the information market.
Find more information in the TU Dresden news.

MATRICULATION CEREMONY
Another oportunity to meet the Cultural Office team and learn all details about this semesters excursions is the information market on Thursday, October 4th, from 1 to 4pm, right before the Matriculation Ceremony, in the entrance hall of the Auditorium Centre, Bergstraße 64.
Follow this link for more details regarding the Matriculation Ceremony.
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Registration

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.

For up-to-date information see ...

our Cultural Office website,
our Facebook page and
our info board at the International Office, Strehlener Str. 22, 6th floor,
or register for our newsletter.
You may also subscribe to our twitter and instagram channels
and check out our videos in the YouTube channel of TU Dresden.

Archive: programme from 2015

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.

summer term 2023	winter term 2023/24
summer term 2022	winter term 2022/23
summer term 2021	winter term 2021/22
summer term 2020	winter term 2020/21
summer term 2019	winter term 2019/20
summer term 2018	winter term 2018/19
summer term 2017	winter term 2017/18
summer term 2016	winter term 2016/17
summer term 2015	winter term 2015/16

"Without the Cultural Office Dresden wouldn't be the same!" Antonia from Italy

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

"Register on time and be ready for a surprise!" Teresa from Italy

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!

SAVE THE DATE - International X-Mas Party of TU Dresden

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).

End of term: Cultural Office photo competition

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.

Online survey: How did you like our excursions?

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!

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WELCOME CITY TOUR ON A DVB TRAM
The semester programme will start on Saturday, October 13th, with an invitation by the Cultural Office, DVB and the students of the Faculty of Transportation and Traffic Sciences to discover Dresden on a special tram journey. 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 winter semester!
Free admission, also for international guest scientists and their friends and colleagues.
Pick up your free ticket at the Cultural Office, during the office hours, and on the events mentioned above.
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AROUND MORITZBURG –
HIGH ROPE COURSE AND GAME RESERVE
You always wanted to swing from tree to tree like Tarzan or climb over shaky bridges like Indiana Jones? Then come with us, on Saturday, October 20th, to Moritzburg and visit the high rope course! After exercising, we will explore the game reserve and discover more than 30 different local species of animals such as red deer, moose, roes and wolves. Afterwards there is time for a chat around German Kaffee und Kuchen.
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: entrance fee high rope course (with instructions) and entrance adventure park, visit to a café
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CITY RALLYE -
A DAY UPON THE TOWERS OF DRESDEN
Get to know Dresden from the top during our city rally! With interesting tasks and beautiful views, we will take you on an exciting trip through Dresden. We climb on different towers like Hausmann tower, church Dreikönigskirche, or the view at Weißer Hirsch. Later all groups meet for lunch and share their results and experiences.
Fee: 5 Euros
Included in the price: entrance fee to towers, pizza lunch at Studentenwerksforum
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JEWISH DRESDEN - OLD CEMETERY AND NEW SYNAGOGUE
On Sunday, November 4th, you will learn about the history of the Jewish community in Dresden. On a guided tour of the Old Jewish Cemetery in the Neustadt district, you will hear the stories of some of Dresden’s citizens—both ordinary and extraordinary. For example, the Kaskel banking family, who founded the “Dresdner Bank”. After a delicious lunch, we will continue on the Southern shore of Elbe in the New Synagogue. You will learn more about Dresden’s recent history and the community’s present day activities. Additionally, you will experience the modern and surprising architecture!
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: guided tour of Old Jewish Cemetery and New Synagogue, lunch
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GET ON THE ICE SKATING RINK! BEGINNER’S COURSE WITH THE CULTURAL OFFICE
You don’t want to stand on the side anymore while your friends get on the ice skating rink? This event is right for you! Join our ice skating course for beginners on Sunday, November 10th, and learn how to move and brake safely, maybe even try a first jump or spin? Surely, you will astoun your friends with your skills at the Ice disko next time!
Fee: 8 Euros
Included in the price: ice skating course with a professional instructor, refreshment and snack after training
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE BUNDESWEHR MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY
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 combines history and present day – not only in the controversial architecture. On Sunday, November 10th, we will visit the museum with a guided tour and get an insight in the World Wars of the 20th century as well as their effects on our lives. Afterwards there is time for a chat around German Kaffee und Kuchen.
Fee: 4 Euros
Included in the price: admission and guided tour of the museum, visit to a café
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PRAGUE – WEEKEND TRIP TO THE GOLDEN CITY
Experience the Golden City of Prague with us, from November 16th to 18th. Not only will we explore the beautiful old town with the Charles Bridge, but also the modern sides of the city. More programme details follow soon.
Fee: ca. 55 Euros
Pay at the Cultural Office - payment via card and bank transfer are not possible.
Included in the price: accommodation with breakfast and lunch, entrance fees and guided tours
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ADVENT SEASON IN THE ORE MOUNTAINS – HOMELAND OF NUT CRACKERS AND SMOKERMANIKANS
In winter season a visit to the Ore Mountains is a must! We will not only find out where the tradition of smoking candles comes from – we also become artisan-active and produce them according to the old Erzgebirge tradition, on Saturday, November 24th. In addition to Saxon home-style cooking, we will also get to know the wide-reaching landscapes of the Ore Mountains on our way.
Fee: 10 Euros
Included in the price: round trip to Erzgebirge, smoking candles workshop, lunch
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EXPERIENCE TECHNOLOGY OF THE 20TH CENTURY – TECHNICAL COLLECTIONS DRESDEN
On Saturday, December 1st, we will get to know the recent history of technology in the Dresden economy with a guided tour of the Technical Collections. Afterwards, we will discover the beautiful city districts Striesen and Blasewitz and follow the German Kaffee und Kuchen tradition.
Fee: 3 Euros
Included in the price: admission and guided tour of the museum, visit to a café
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On Friday, December 7^th, 2018, with the assistance of Santa’s little helpers, the Inter-national 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.
Advance ticket sale starts in November. Find all information about the box offices on our X-Mas Party website.
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Peter Brügel - Winterlandschaft mit Eisläufern und Vogelfalle

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ICE STOCK SPORT AT “WEIßER HIRSCH”
Ice Stock Sport, the kid brother of Curling, has its roots in Scandinavia but is played in Southern Germany nowadays. In Dresden, you can try this sport at the beautiful concert square of the former Lahmann Sanatorium at Loschwitz district. Join us on this last sports event before Christmas holiday, on Sunday, December 16th. We will try our hands at ice stock sport together and enjoy the romantic winter atmosphere with a hot drink and soup to warm us up again.
Fee: 5 Euros
Included in the price: ice stock sport, dinner
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