Although the orangutans are the star attraction at Zoo Dresden, this place has much more to offer to animal lovers. Numerous different species can be seen including snakes, penguins, lions and elephants. The zoo is extremely well kept and the detailed explanations about particular species make a trip here both pleasurable and educational. A must visit place for families and groups when visiting Dresden.
Brauhaus am Waldschlösschen is happiness in the form of beer! Brauhaus am Waldschlösschen is one of the oldest breweries in the country. Its dark beer and wheat beer are stuff of legends and can be savored to the full in the rustic cellar or out in the beer garden, which also boasts great views of the city. Besides the brewery, visitors can also sit at the restaurant and savor in some food while washing it down with some of the finest beers. There is live music every evening apart from Sundays. The meals are good and filling.
The Dresden Funicular Railway or Standseilbahn Dresden was established in 1895. Although it started out being powered by steam, it was converted to a electricity-run railway in 1912. The funicular offers splendid views of the city's Loschwitz and Weisser Hirsch districts and attracts thousands of tourists every year. The railway carriage used here seats more than 600 people and is the original carriage used back in 1895, making the funicular ride full of historic intrigue and fun.