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Sylvio Dittrich_Semperoper — © (©)TMGS/Dittrich , Sylvio Dittrich | AI-optimized

Ds18 Theaterplatz with Semperoper, photo DittrichMusic center - the Saxon State Opera, built by Gottfried Semper between 1871 and 1878, dominates Theaterplatz.photo: DWT / Dittrich — © DWT/Dittrich, Sylvio Dittrich | AI-optimized

The Semperoper Dresden in the historic Old Town is one of the top-class opera houses.

Located in the historic centre of Dresden, the Semperoper is one of the most splendid and beautiful theatres in the world. It is supported by a top-class ensemble and the Saxon Staatskapelle Dresden, which has been playing traditional music for over 470 years. With the Semperoper Ballet, the Saxon State Opera Choir and many international guests, the Semperoper in Dresden stands for magnificent musical masterpieces like no other. With its unique acoustics and elaborate artistic performances, the Semperoper achieves a worldwide reputation. To this day, it ranks among the top class and draws its audience into an unforgettable magic.

Openings

Monday – Friday: 10:00 a. m. – 6:00 p. m.
Saturday: 10:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. (January to March 10 a. m. – 1 p. m. )
Sunday and public holidays closed

Dayoff: Sunday, Closed all holidays

General information

Parking Available
Bus stop available

Eligibility

Bad Weather Offer
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly

Payment methods

Mastercard, PayPal, Transfer, Visa

Directions & Parking facilities

Passenger car:
Parking around the theatre square is not permitted. However, a short stop for getting in and out of the car is possible.
- Behind the Semperoper there is a public underground car park (Devrientstraße, about 200 meters on foot)
- Parking garage Frauenkirche (Schießgasse and Landhausstraße 2)
- House at the Zwinger (Kleine Brüdergasse 3)
- Parking garage at the Altmarkt (Wilsdruffer Straße)

The nearest bus parking spaces are located at the Zwingerteich, under the Carolabrücke and on the Pieschener Allee at the Marienbrücke.

Arrival by bus and train:
The Semperoper is easily accessible by tram from the nearby main station as well as from Dresden-Neustadt train station.

- From the main station: tram line 8 (direction Hellerau)
- Central Station North: tram line 9 (direction Kaditz) directly to the Theaterplatz
- Dresden-Neustadt train station: tram line 11 (direction Zschertnitz) to Postplatz – only a few minutes walk to Theaterplatz

The tickets of the Saxon State Theatre entitle you to use the entire public transport system in the Oberelbe (VVO) area during the performance visit if they bear the VVO logo.

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