Dresden Central Station

Dresden Central Station is a two-level railway hub with an island building between the tracks and multiple platforms covered by glass fibre membrane roofs. The layout connects various forms of travel in one central location.

The station opened in 1898 and replaced an older facility after the Saxon railways came under state control. A major renovation in the early 2000s reshaped how the station looks and functions.

The station building merges historical design with modern touches and functions as a hub where travelers from different places naturally cross paths. It shows how the city has brought its past and present together over time.

The station is centrally located and easy to navigate, with trains, trams, and buses clearly marked in different areas. You will find shops, restaurants, and information desks throughout the building.

The station won Station of the Year in 2014 for its innovative design featuring Teflon-coated glass fibre membranes. These roofs create exceptional natural light on the platforms below.

Location: Dresden

Inception: April 16, 1898

Architects: Ernst Giese, Arwed Roßbach, Norman Foster

Official opening: April 23, 1898

Architectural style: historicism, modern architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: DB InfraGO AG

Address: Seevorstadt-Ost/Großer Garten

Website: https://bahnhof.de/dresden-hbf

GPS coordinates: 51.04025,13.73208

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:41