Palace of Dresden Grand Garden

The Palace of the Grand Garden is a Baroque castle featuring symmetrical wings, a central pavilion, and sculptures decorating its walls and garden terraces. The building stands at the heart of extensive landscaped grounds that include formal walkways and open green spaces.

The palace was designed in 1679 by Johann Georg Starcke as a summer residence for Elector Johann Georg III and marked an important moment in Saxon Baroque architecture. This style of building expressed the power and taste of the principality that persisted for centuries.

The palace rooms today host music concerts and exhibitions that connect to the traditions of court entertainment from centuries past. Visitors can experience how the royal society once gathered here for celebrations and cultural events.

The grounds are easily accessible by public transport and have several entrances for visitors with different interests. Those wishing to explore the entire area should allow plenty of time and wear comfortable shoes.

Since 1950, a narrow-gauge railway has circled the garden grounds and offers visitors an unusual way to see the historic layouts. This small train allows people to discover large sections of the area without walking the entire distance.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1679

Architects: Johann Georg Starcke

Architectural style: Baroque

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Hauptallee 10, 01219 Dresden

Website: https://palais-grosser-garten.de

GPS coordinates: 51.03780,13.76280

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:50