--- title: "Zwinger Courtyard" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/zwinger-courtyard-dresden" description: "A Zwinger, or outer ward, is actually just the free space between the inner and outer ring of the city walls. In Dresden, the capital of Saxony, the most splendid outer ward in the world was created for the prestigious festivities of the European aristocracy in the early 18th century. Pushed on by the architectural passion of Augustus the Strong, the originally simple plans for a new orangery suddenly gained in extent and size. These works of art for the court were created by architectural genius Matthaeus Daniel Poeppelmann and master sculptor Balthasar Permoser. Plans for the construction of an adjoining palace were never realized, but in the 19th century Gottfried Semper's picture gallery and opera house were built on the planned site. Today the Dresden Zwinger houses several museums of the Dresden State Art Collections, including the Porcelain Collection, the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments. In the summer, the Zwinger forms an atmospheric backdrop to a series of open-air events." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/563721/9163baa49f77485fe16739016f263e5a11cb4cd8b41d5fe8554713827243a9bb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Zwinger Courtyard ================= - Tip - Palace - Venue - View from the Ferris wheel to the historic Zwinger in Dresden at sunset. Glockenspiel pavilion in the Dresden Zwinger, baroque architecture with ornate decorations. Baroque architectural complex Zwinger in Dresden, with fountain and crown gate, under a bright sky. Illuminated Zwinger in Dresden at night, with reflection in the water. A masterpiece of European baroque architecture, among others with Wallpavillon, Glockenspielpavillon, and home venue of world-famous museums. A Zwinger, or outer ward, is actually just the free space between the inner and outer ring of the city walls. In Dresden, the capital of Saxony, the most splendid outer ward in the world was created for the prestigious festivities of the European aristocracy in the early 18th century. Pushed on by the architectural passion of Augustus the Strong, the originally simple plans for a new orangery suddenly gained in extent and size. These works of art for the court were created by architectural genius Matthaeus Daniel Poeppelmann and master sculptor Balthasar Permoser. Plans for the construction of an adjoining palace were never realized, but in the 19th century Gottfried Semper's picture gallery and opera house were built on the planned site. Today the Dresden Zwinger houses several museums of the Dresden State Art Collections, including the Porcelain Collection, the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments. In the summer, the Zwinger forms an atmospheric backdrop to a series of open-air events. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Monday – Sunday: 6:00 a. m. – 8:00 p. m. Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:** - Wheelchair users can enter the Zwinger Courtyard through either the Crown Gate or the Carillon Pavilion - In the Zwinger Courtyard there is a toilet facility for wheelchair users: door 92 cm, 150x150 cm in front and 117 cm to the right of the toilet, 45 cm toilet height Parking - indicated disabled parking space available 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. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Read more Directions & Parking facilities The Dresden Zwinger is located in the immediate vicinity of the Residenzschloss, the Theaterplatz with the Semperoper and the Hotel “Taschenbergpalais. ” With the trams 4, 8 and 9 stop “Theaterplatz” you reach the Zwinger. Parking (for a fee) is available in the immediate vicinity of the post office. Read more Social Media Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH License (master data) Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Theaterplatz 01067 Dresden