Brühl's Terrace

Brühl's Terrace is an elevated walkway along the northern bank of the Elbe River offering sweeping views of Dresden's old town and the waterfront. The paved surface stretches for several hundred meters, connecting various historic buildings and cultural institutions.

Saxon Elector Frederick Augustus II gave this land to Count Heinrich von Brühl in 1747, who built his palace complex there. The site later became a public promenade with cultural institutions rather than remaining a private estate.

The Academy of Fine Arts, Albertinum museum, and historic buildings frame this walkway as a gathering place for art and learning. People come here to experience exhibitions and enjoy the creative energy that flows through the space.

Visitors can reach the terrace by stairs from Castle Square or use nearby trams at adjacent stations. The paved surface is easy to walk and offers several rest spots with benches positioned along the way.

Underground vaults beneath the terrace contained the laboratory where Johann Friedrich Böttger created Europe's first hard-paste porcelain in 1708. This hidden chapter of porcelain invention lies directly beneath visitors' feet as they walk.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1747

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Georg-Treu-Platz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Phone: +49351438370312

Website: https://festung-dresden.de/de/bruehlsche_terrasse

GPS coordinates: 51.05343,13.74021

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:55