The frost is barely out of the air before the Germans head for the beer garden . Perfect for beers all summer long, Dresden’s Beer Gardens offer the ideal perk for enjoying the city’s parks, riverside, and royal Baroque architecture (as well as some off-the-beaten-path attractions).
In addition to spectacular views, the beer gardens are a gateway to everyday German life. Drink in the best biergartens in Dresden and mark it as a cultural experience.
Drinks at the Dresden Biergartens
Biergartens often join regional breweries and offer the opportunity to sample local beer. A German pilsner or hefeweizen is always a solid choice, or go with a regional specialty like the unfiltered Zwickelbier .
The beers come in quantities of .3, .5, and even liters. As the cost of living in Dresden is quite low, expect to pay bargain prices of between 2.50 and 3.50 euros for a half liter of beer.
If you prefer wine or brandy , there are usually a few basic offerings. Children and non – drinkers can participate in the culture of the kindergarten with sparkling water, juice or soda.
Food in Dresden Biergartens
Food is an outdated idea in many beer gardens, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth the nibble. Order a b retzel (pretzel) for just € 1, or try biergarten classics like schnitzel, currywurst, frites (fries) or bratwurst with senf (mustard). A good meal in a Dresden beer garden usually costs less than € 10!
Biergarten season in Dresden
The gardens are traditionally open in the summer months, from mid-June to early October. Weather permitting, the Biergarten season can drag on or extend. Look for special events throughout the year, as well as openings during the Christmas market season.
Wondering what a visit to the beer garden entails? Check out our comprehensive guide to German breweries and test your skills in Dresden’s best breweries.
Schiller garden
The brewery to the largest outdoor Dresden is located about 15 minutes drive or 25 – minute scenic bike Altstadt (old town). More than 1,000 seats offer a view of the Blue Wonder, one of Dresden’s landmarks, with the bike path and the Elbe river bordering the garden. The attached hotel is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden, opened in 1730.
Address : Schillerplatz 9, 01309 Dresden
Telephone : 49 0351 811990
Augustusgarten at the Narrenhäusl
The Dresdens schönster biergarten (“Dresden’s most beautiful biergarten”) slogan for Augustusgarten may in any case be an understatement.
Located across the Elbe River from the Altstadt (Old City), these plentiful wooden benches and tables offer one of the best views of the city. Enjoy people watching and drinking beer as you go about the day. For children, there is a small playground.
Address : Jägerstraße 19, 01099 Dresden
Telephone : 49 0351 8020774
Lingnerterrassen
Drink like royalty at this castle, also known as Villa Stockhausen. Elegantly perched on the bend of the Elbe River, there is a view of the Blue Wonder on the left and the Altstadt on the right. Combine your visit to the biergarten with a tour of the castle every Wednesday at 3:00 pm or the first Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm
Address : Bautzner Straße 132, 01099 Dresden
Phone : 49351 4568510
Watzke
There are three Watzke locations that serve the beers that have been brewing since 1898. The outdoor summer seating offers the perfect perk for people watching near the Goldenen Reiter (Golden Horseman). Tuesdays are maßbiertag with a one-liter beer special for € 5.90.
Address : Schillerplatz 9, 01309 Dresden
Telephone : 49 0351 811990
Kunsthofpassage
Head to the Neustadt (new town) to mingle with the young and hip. Between the intertwined Hofs (courtyards) behind Görlitzer Straße 25 there is the Kunsthofpassage (art passage courtyard).
Here you will find courtyards dedicated to the elements, metamorphoses, light, mythical creatures and a court of animals. Tables are set up in the summer so you can spend your time looking at the huge giraffe and wandering monkeys with a beer.
Dirección : Görlitzer Straße 25, Dresden
Brauhaus am Waldschlösschen
This brewery is hidden in the hills above the Elbe river valley. Opened in 1836, the elegant restaurant opens onto a cozy beer garden terrace overlooking the river with lush shady trees. Try their home-brewed beers with live music on Sundays.
Address : Am Brauhaus 8b, 01099 Dresden
Phone : 49 0351 6523900
Radeberger Brewery
Perched above the Elbe and below the historic Brühl Terrace (nicknamed “The Balcony of Europe”), this multi-level beer garden is the perfect place to end a day of sightseeing. An outlet from the nearby Radeberger Brewery, sample exclusive unfiltered Radeberger beer.
If you want to know more about beer, there are tours of the factory.
Address : Terrassenufer 1, Dresden
Phone : 0351 4848660
