On arrival I have a little walk around Dresden, to get a flavour in the dark.

Next day I explored in daylight making use of the bike. Tour by bike is the most pleasant way to see a city.

Immediately I can see there are beautiful buildings in Dresden. But also the communist era Kulturpalast.

There are hoards of tourists in guided tours.

Many of these beautiful buildings were flattened during the war.

Next a visit to the Zwingerpalast. I think I may have cycled in some areas where I should not have cycled.

I then started wandering further afield.

Rode along the river Elbe to escape the crowds and the traffic. it very soon becomes very green.

I headed back.

After all the sightseeing it’s time for Kaffee und Küchen.

Then it’s off to the Großer Garten to see:

And then head back to the hotel.

Avoiding being ran over by the trams.

And in the evening it’s a 8km round trip to Neu Dresden for a meal.

Tasty food particularly the homemade lightly spiced raspberry sauce .

Well worth the bike ride.