Zwinger pond, Artificial pond in Dresden, Germany
The Zwinger pond lies along the western section of the Zwinger complex, with clear water where visitors can watch carp swimming. Adjacent to the palace building itself, the water feature includes benches and grass areas where people can rest while exploring the monuments.
The pond originated in 1827 after Dresden's fortifications were demolished, having previously served as part of the fortress moat. Only the western section survived and became integrated into the palace complex as it exists today.
The pond serves as a winter ice skating venue for locals and visitors, connecting people to outdoor activities within a historic setting near Dresden's center. For residents, this space holds meaning as a public gathering place adjacent to one of the city's most important monuments.
The pond sits right next to the Zwinger palace complex and is easily reached on foot from downtown Dresden. The area has plenty of space to sit and linger, whether on warm days or during winter when conditions permit ice skating.
The pond is known for allowing visitors to watch carp swimming near the Kronentorbridge, making it a quiet place to observe water life. This opportunity is often overlooked by guests who focus mainly on exploring the palace buildings themselves.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1827
GPS coordinates: 51.05433,13.73221
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:03
Dresden has many monuments that show centuries of history. The heart of the city has baroque churches like the Frauenkirche, rebuilt stone by stone after the war. There are fancy palaces such as the Zwinger, with its collections of porcelain and old paintings. You also find cultural places like the Semperoper, where operas and concerts have been played since the middle of the 1800s. The Brühl promenade runs along the Elbe river, giving a peaceful view of the river and the old town. Beyond the main sites, the city keeps quieter spots. The Hygiene Museum shows exhibits about the human body in a building from the thirties. The Albertinum has modern and contemporary art. A few miles from the center, Moritzburg Castle reflects in the water of its moat and is surrounded by forests. In the city, places like Kunsthofpassage or old shops like Pfunds Dairy remind you of everyday life from long ago. It all makes a walk with a mix of big monuments and small details.
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Zwinger
184 m
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
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Wallgrabenbrücke
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Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon
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Semper Gallery
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Kronentor
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Der Herzogin Garten
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Wallpavillon
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Stadthaus Dresden
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Marstall Dresden
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Nymphenbad
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Haus der Dresdner Kaufmannschaft
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Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Denkmal
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Heinrich-Schütz-Denkmal
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Französischer Pavillon (Zwinger, Dresden)
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Mönchsbastion
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Sophokles statue
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Goethe statue
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Quadriga, Semperoper
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Shakespeare statue
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Theaterwerkstätten Dresden
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Schalenbecken auf dem westlichen Zwingerwall
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Robert Schumann
101 m
Bastion Baumschule
52 m
Elsa-Fenske-Gedenktafel
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Relief Wolfgang Hänsch
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Meridianhaus
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