Rosengarten

The Rosengarten is a park with a coffee-house in central Dresden beside the Elbe River, covering roughly 30,000 square meters. The grounds feature over 120 rose varieties arranged in color-coordinated beds, various sculptures, a sunken section called the Senkgarten with rose-shaped plantings, old oak trees, and a central pavilion with seating areas.

The garden was created in the mid-1930s and was designed to be a bright, open area beside the Elbe River with views of the water. After bomb damage in 1945 and later vegetable cultivation, it was partially rebuilt in 1976, with only inner sections modified while the edges retained their original form.

The Rosengarten takes its name from the large rose collection that forms the heart of the place. Visitors can see today how the roses are arranged in colored rows and how people use the space to spend time with family and friends or simply enjoy the flowers.

The garden is accessible year-round and visitors can walk through anytime, though it is most beautiful in spring when the roses bloom. The café provides a good place to relax, and proximity to the tram stop makes it easy to reach by public transport.

In 2002, a special garden with blue Delphinium flowers was added, designed to look like a flowing ribbon of color across the grounds. This addition shows how the place has evolved while attempting to preserve its original appearance.

• Location: Dresden
• Address: Carusufer 12, 01099 Dresden
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: http://rosengarten-erleben.de
• GPS coordinates: 51.05988,13.75609
• Latest update: February 9, 2026 08:19