The city and its surroundings have much to offer. Within the historical city centre you find the Frauenkirche church, Zwinger Palace, the Semper Opera House, the palace and palace church, numerous museums such as the "Grüne Gewölbe" (the treasure chamber of Augustus the Strong), the "Alte Meister" art gallery, and the transport museum.
The city’s surroundings, such as the "Saxonian Switzerland", the wine route along the Elbe and the Ore Mountains (including Seiffen’s centre for folk art), can be reached comfortably by car, bus or S-Bahn (city rail).
A boat trip along the Elbe is an absolute must during your stay; the fleet of paddle-steamers is the oldest and largest in the world. The nearby porcelain city of Meißen, the hunting seat of Moritzburg, and Pillnitz Castle are also recommended destinations.