Dresden City Guide

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Dresden City Guide

Social Life

People in Germany like to be active in their leisure time. Therefore, German cities usually offer quite

a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars. Many tastes are cared for. Local magazines or special

Going-Out-Guides are informative about current events or places to go out, which can often be

obtained in newspaper or book shops.

Sport is very popular in Germany. Many sports clubs offer either leisure sport or competing sports

The

‘Gelbe Seiten’

), the local classified directory provides most of the

addresses of sport clubs and fitness centres. Sometimes the local authorities also provide a booklet

with an overview of sport opportunities in town.

There are also many clubs for other interests. In many cities the expatriate’s community has

established its own club. Therefore, please check the chapter on “useful websites”.

To get informed what destinations exist near your place of residence please contact the local tourist

office which will provide sufficient information. Please contact the local tourist office to find out about

local places to visit, suitable family excursions etc.

Alcohol and Smoking

You have to be over the age of 16 to be allowed to purchase alcohol and over the age of 18 to

purchase high-percentage drinks. Smoking is allowed from the age of 18.

Smoking is not allowed in restaurants, pubs, bars etc. In some locations there might be separated

smoking areas. In public buildings or areas, smoking is often not allowed. This also applies to

subways and railway stations. Please watch out for special smoking signs. There may be other

regulations for other areas in Germany.

Tipping

In Germany, a tip is already included in the invoice. Nevertheless, giving a tip is common and

expected. Usually, approx. 10% of the invoice amount is given, even after only purchasing a drink.

Recreation (Nature, Swimming baths and Parks)

Dresden Erlebnisbad Elbamare (swimming pool)

Wölfnitzer Ring 65

01169 Dresden

Tel: 0351-410 09-0

Dresden Zoo

This is a small yet fun zoo where you can walk around for a couple of hours. There are plenty of

places to eat and some fun playgrounds.

Tiergartenstr. 1

01219 Dresden

Tel: 0351-47 80 60