Ufa-Kristallpalast, Dresden

Ufa-Kristallpalast is a cinema in Dresden with eight screening rooms spread across five floors offering 2,668 seats. The concrete and glass construction shapes how visitors move through the space and experience the interior layout.

The building opened on March 26, 1998, bringing a new type of cinema to Dresden's city center. Its deconstructivist design by Coop Himmelb(l)au represented a different direction for the city's entertainment venues.

The glass and concrete exterior creates a visual contrast with the surrounding historic buildings in the city center. Inside, visitors experience how the modern design transforms the way people move through and interact with a cinema space.

The building provides wheelchair accessibility throughout all floors, making the entire facility usable for visitors with mobility needs. The five-story layout means visitors can navigate between different screening rooms without difficulty.

The glass exterior rises approximately 30 meters high and requires specialized climbers to maintain and clean it. This unusual maintenance need reflects how the architectural design prioritizes visual impact over conventional practicality.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1998

Architects: Coop Himmelb(l)au

Official opening: March 26, 1998

Architectural style: deconstructivism

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: concrete, glass

Address: St. Petersburger Straße 24a, 01069 Dresden

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 13:30+; Sunday 11:00+

GPS coordinates: 51.04410,13.73750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20