Zwinger pond, Artificial pond in Dresden, Germany
The Zwinger pond extends along the western section of the Zwinger complex, featuring clear waters where visitors can observe swimming carp from the Kronentor bridge.
Originally part of Dresden's fortress moat, the pond emerged in 1827 after the city's fortifications were dismantled, with only the western section remaining as a water feature.
The pond serves as an outdoor ice skating venue during winter months, connecting residents with recreational activities in a historical setting near Dresden's city center.
Located adjacent to the Zwinger palace complex, the pond offers multiple benches and grass areas for visitors to rest while exploring Dresden's monuments.
Water samples from the pond undergo regular testing due to seasonal variations in bacterial content, requiring careful monitoring to maintain ecological balance.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1827
GPS coordinates: 51.05433,13.73221
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:33
The historical buildings of Dresden show the architectural evolution of the city. The collection includes churches, palaces, museums and bridges from different periods that present the cultural heritage of the Saxon capital.
Semperoper
215 m
Zwinger
184 m
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
195 m
Wallgrabenbrücke
172 m
Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon
132 m
Semper Gallery
210 m
Kronentor (Zwinger, Dresden)
191 m
Der Herzogin Garten
155 m
Wallpavillon
83 m
Stadthaus Dresden
234 m
Marstall Dresden
119 m
Nymphenbad
116 m
Haus der Dresdner Kaufmannschaft
174 m
Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Denkmal
148 m
Heinrich-Schütz-Denkmal
68 m
Französischer Pavillon (Zwinger, Dresden)
139 m
Mönchsbastion
235 m
Sophokles statue
201 m
Goethe statue
228 m
Quadriga, Semperoper
229 m
Shakespeare statue
201 m
Theaterwerkstätten Dresden
172 m
Schalenbecken auf dem westlichen Zwingerwall
63 m
Robert Schumann
101 m
Bastion Baumschule
52 m
Elsa-Fenske-Gedenktafel
227 m
Relief Wolfgang Hänsch
143 m
Meridianhaus
94 mReviews
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