Cultural programme summer term 2024
You will find the latest events and excursions of the Cultural Office listed here. Unfortunately, all events are already fully booked. If you register, we will put you on the waiting list and inform you if a place becomes available.
You will receive up-to-date information via our newsletter or on our Facebook page.
Table of contents
- CURRENT EVENTS
- 4/28 I Hike in Saxon Switzerland - Bastei (Waiting list)
- 5/4 I VW´s Transparent Factory (Waiting list)
- 5/9 I Old Masters Picture Gallery (Waiting list)
- 5/12 I European City of Görlitz (Waiting list)
- 5/21 I Chemnitz with Cosmonaut Center (Waiting list)
- 6/2 I Dresden Royal Palace (Waiting list)
- 6/8 I Bicycle tour to Pirna (Waiting list)
- 6/14 I Concert Dresden Philharmonic - "abgeFRACKt" (Waiting list)
- 6/22 I Hike in Saxon Switzerland & Koenigstein Fortress (Waiting list)
- 6/29 I Outdoor concert of the Dresen Philharmonic Orchestra (Waiting list)
- 7/7 I Sports- and games day (Waiting list)
- INDIVIDUAL OFFERS
- PREVIOUS EVENTS
- FAQ
CURRENT EVENTS
4/28 I Hike in Saxon Switzerland - Bastei (Waiting list)
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Join us on a hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, which straddles the border between Germany and the Czech Republic, and enjoy the unique natural scenery of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Our hike will take us to the world-famous Bastei Bridge with its breathtaking views over rugged rocks and the Elbe valley. After a snack together, we will then make our way back to Dresden. Important: Please wear sturdy footwear!
Your fee: EUR 7
Included in the price: hike, ferry ticket, snack
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5/4 I VW´s Transparent Factory (Waiting list)
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Immerse yourself in the world of electric mobility! What does the car of the future look like? – The current exhibition in Volkswagen's Transparent Factory deals with this question and also demonstrates what is already reality today. Program highlight: You can witness at first hand the carbon-neutral production of the ID.3 as the tour takes you directly along the assembly line. We then embark on a short trip around the world in the Botanical Garden, which is home to around 10,000 plant species. We will round off the afternoon with a boat trip on Lake Carola and coffee and cake in the “Großer Garten.”
Fee: EUR 6
Included in the price: admission and guided tour of the “Gläserne Manufaktur”, boat trip, coffee and cake
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5/9 I Old Masters Picture Gallery (Waiting list)
Thursday, May 9, 2024 (public holiday > no lectures at TU Dresden)
Embark on a journey through European art history in the Old Masters Gallery and the Sculpture Collection with exhibits going all the way up to 1800! With around 700 masterpieces from the 15th to 18th centuries on display, this is one of the most renowned collections of paintings in the world. Program highlight: Raphael's famous "Sistine Madonna".
Fee: EUR 4
Included in the price: admission and guided tour "Old Masters", coffee & cake
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5/12 I European City of Görlitz (Waiting list)
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Görlitz is located in the very east of Saxony – right on the Polish border. Over the years, this has resulted in the development of a very diverse culture in the city.. You will stroll through the narrow, idyllic streets and even be able to see some movie sets, because "Görliwood" has been the setting for many famous movies, such as “Inglorious Basterds” or “The Reader”. You will also listen to a real Silbermann organ, experience Silesian culture at the museum, and visit the Polish twin city of Zgozelec, just a stone's throw away on the other side of the Neisse River.
Fee: EUR 10
Included in the price: city tour, Silbermann organ concert, admission and guided tour, Silesien Museum, lunch
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5/21 I Chemnitz with Cosmonaut Center (Waiting list)
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (Whitsun vacation > no lectures at TU Dresden)
Take a tour of Saxony’s third largest city – Chemnitz. The city flourished particularly during modernity and is known the world over for its technology and feats of engineering. Soon, Chemnitz will boast a new title: The 2025 European Capital of Culture. The fascination of space travel and outer space: Action and team spirit are on the agenda when we visit the "Sigmund Jähn" Cosmonaut Center. There we will face various challenges, such as an escape room (will we be able to get off the spaceship in time?), and find out whether we have what it takes to become cosmonauts.
Your fee: EUR 10
Included in the price: city tour, escape room and cosmonaut tests, lunch
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6/2 I Dresden Royal Palace (Waiting list)
Sunday, June 2, 2024
No other building reflects Saxon history more impressively than Dresden’s Royal Palace. Almost completely destroyed by fire after the bombing of Dresden in 1945, it was not restored to its former glory until years after German reunification. Stroll along with us in the footsteps of Augustus the Strong and other electors and kings, and marvel at the unimaginable treasures and elegance of the Green Vault.
Your fee: EUR 4
Included in the price: admission and guided tour of the Royal Palace, coffee and cake
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6/8 I Bicycle tour to Pirna (Waiting list)
Samstag, June 8, 2024
On a bicycle tour to Pirna, we will discover the beautiful landscape of the Elbe meadows and learn many interesting facts about Dresden and the surrounding area. Once there, we will take a stroll through the picturesque old town of Pirna and experience the famous Canaletto view at first hand. Afterwards, we will fortify ourselves with lunch together in a typical German beer garden. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the memorial site will provide an insight into the dark history of Sonnenstein Castle. Afterwards, we will cycle back to Dresden.
Your fee:
EUR 5 (with own bike)
EUR 9 (with rental bike)
Included in the price: guided tour of the memorial, lunch, (rental bike)
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6/14 I Concert Dresden Philharmonic - "abgeFRACKt" (Waiting list)
Friday, June 14, 2024
Classical music can often seem demanding and distant - the "abgeFRACKt" series of events is quite different, as it breaks with conventional norms and makes classical music accessible to everyone. Enjoy the hour-long concert of Beethoven's rousing Seventh Symphony, conducted by Kahchun Wong, and also a work by the outstanding composer Chinary Ung. The Wolfgang app, will guide you through the respective works live in concert and allow you to learn more about the music. Afterwards, we will explore further stops of the "Dresden Science Night".
Your fee: EUR 3
Included in the price: concert ticket, non-alcoholic drink
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6/22 I Hike in Saxon Switzerland & Koenigstein Fortress (Waiting list)
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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, there will be a guided tour which will reveal everything you need to know about the multifaceted history of this huge compound, one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe. After our lunch together, you can take a closer look at the exhibitions in the fortress.
Fee: EUR 9
Included in the price: admission and guided tour of the fortress, ferry ticket, small snack
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6/29 I Outdoor concert of the Dresen Philharmonic Orchestra (Waiting list)
Saturday, June 9, 2024
On a warm summer evening, let yourself be whisked away into the world of classical music. At the Film Nights, in a dreamlike setting worthy of an Academy Award right on the banks of the Elbe, the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the open-air concert "Legends – Classics of Film Music”. The most popular melodies from Star Wars to Harry Potter will be performed live with a large orchestra and a multimedia show. A unique experience for all music lovers.
Fee: EUR 5
Included in the price: concert ticket, picnic together
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7/7 I Sports- and games day (Waiting list)
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Sports, games and fun is the motto for this day! Fun team games will put you to the test. These games require strength and speed. However, quick-thinking, skill and team spirit are just as important. Working as a team, will you manage to solve all our tasks? We are looking forward to a fun-filled afternoon! You are also welcome to bring along your favorite outdoor game!
Fee: free of charge
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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
4/12 I Meet & Greet with Game Night
Friday, April 12, 2024 / from 6pm
Would you like to meet new people, chat and play fun board games together? Then why not take part in our board games evening! In everything from "Dixit" to "Mensch-ärgere-dich-nicht" (Ludo) to "UNO!", you can compete in exciting board games with new friends or just have a chat. We will provide snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring along your favorite board game! We look forward to seeing you!
Fee: free of charge
4/20 I Scavenger hunt through Dresden Neustadt
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Dresden-Neustadt has a lot to offer: In addition to Alaunpark and various bars, the artistic district is also home to many sights such as Pfund’s Dairy, the most beautiful “milk shop” in the world with hand-painted tiles made by Villeroy and Boch. We want to discover these attractions on a treasure hunt. Each time we stop at a clue, we will solve a riddle to get to the next clue and in the process, learn a lot about the history of this hip nightlife district. Afterwards, during a break for coffee & cake, we will have the chance to get to know each other better.
Fee: free of charge
Included: City game, coffee & cake
4/24 I International Evening - Italy
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5-7pm
Together with the Studentenwerk Dresden, we would like to welcome you to an Italian evening. In a relaxed atmosphere while playing fun quiz games, we will learn more about Italian history, culture and tradition. There will also be traditional dishes for us to taste. You are welcome to bring small snacks from your own home country for others to sample!
Or perhaps you would like to organize an evening featuring your home country? We will gladly provide you with support!
Fee: free of charge
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Find more information at the Studentenwerk
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, 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.
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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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.