Dresden Kreuzkirche

The Dresden Kreuzkirche is the main evangelic church and with the Kreuzchor (choir) the centre of Dresden in terms of sacred music.

The Kreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) in Dresden, of the Evangelical Church in Germany, is the largest church in Saxony. It also is the home of the Dresdner Kreuzchor boys choir. The church existed since the early twelfth century, it was officially dedicated on 10 June 1388 to the Holy Cross. Since 1491, it has burned down five times. In its current form, it was re-opened in 1955. The director of the choir is known as the Kreuzkantor.

Good to know

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free

Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:

  • Access for wheelchair users at entrance A
  • The nave is easily accessible
  • WC for wheelchair users: 148x140 cm in front and 96 cm right or rather 43 cm left of the WC

  • Induction loop

 

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Accessible toilet
  • Door width min. 80 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm

  • Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm

  • Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH