Dresden offers a stunning Baroque cityscape rebuilt from WWII ruins at budget prices, with free riverside walks, affordable public transport, and cheap eats in a compact, walkable center.
- ●Wander Brühl's Terrace for free Elbe panoramas
- ●Explore rebuilt Dresden Altstadt on foot (mostly free)
- ●Visit Frauenkirche interior (free entry)
- ●Stroll Neustadt street art district (free)
English widely spoken in tourist areas, but basic German helps in outer neighborhoods; efficient trams cover the city for €3/day ticket.