Living & Accomodation in Dresden Student Metropolis Between Culture and Nature
Dresden is the heart of Saxony, and not just geographically! Nestled in the idyllic Elbe Valley, this student metropolis is one of the greenest major cities in Europe. This is thanks to the Dresden Elbe Valley, the Dresden Heath, and numerous gardens and parks. Three nature reserves lie within the city limits.
Meteorologists describe the city's climate as humid. They have measured an average annual temperature of 10.4 °C in the city center. This makes Dresden one of the warmest cities in Germany. Locals and newcomers alike appreciate this and love to celebrate summer outdoors – with urban beaches, open-air festivals, street parties, summer stages, and a legendary open-air cinema on the banks of the Elbe.
Stages, Theaters, Museums
Dresden is considered a center of art, creativity and culture:
In addition to the world-famous Semperoper with the Staatskapelle Dresden and the newly renovated Kulturpalast and its Dresden Philharmonic, the Staatsschauspiel Dresden and the associated Kleines Haus there are several other stages and venues. The Kraftwerk Mitte power plant, housing the Staatsoperette Dresden and the tjg. theater junge generation, is located directly near the university.
A detailed overview of all cultural events in Dresden can be found here
Student-Metropolis
With more than 42,000 students, Dresden is the most important university city in the former East Germany. Accordingly, city life is vibrant day and night. Besides 13 student clubs (Dresden is considered the "capital of student clubs"), there are numerous opportunities to escape the daily grind of university life at night.
Über Partys und kulturelle Angebote hält man sich am besten auf folgenden Seiten auf dem Laufenden:
Nature and Recreation
Besides the Elbe Valley, the Dresden Heath, and the numerous gardens and parks, the Dresden area offers excellent opportunities to escape university life and find the necessary balance in nature. Tips and suggestions can be found on the following websites:
Parks and Gardens in and around Dresden
Living in Dresden Dormitory, Shared Apartment or Your Own Four Walls...
Dresden offers a wide range of affordable and comfortable accommodation options. Dormitory places are allocated to admitted students through the Dresden Student Union. There is a large selection of rooms in shared apartments, and those who prefer their own apartment will also find suitable options.
Student Dormitories
Student accommodation is arranged through the Dresden Student Union. For information and application forms, please follow the links below.
- Studentenwerk Dresden - Housing
- Dormitory Search
- Dormitory Application
- Subletting Exchange
- Dormitory Tutors for International Students
- Questions & Answers
Apartments & Shared Accommodation
The university town of Dresden has countless shared apartments in all districts. Rooms are regularly offered for rent. Here is a selection of web portals for finding rooms:
www.studenten-wg.de
www.wg-suche.de
And those looking for their own apartment can also find information on relevant online portals.
Services Related to Housing
Help with moving house, info about Second Home Tax
Neu in Dresden? Hier finden Sie Anschluss und Orientierung: