Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
556K
Population
328 km2
Area
176 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
DRS (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Rebuilt baroque splendor meets cutting-edge microelectronics in Dresden, luring digital nomads with Elbe River views, top-tier orchestras, and Saxony's crisp autumns. Mild summers and snowy winters frame castle strolls and Christmas markets. Fiber-rich cafes ensure seamless connectivity in this cultured Eastern German gem.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
737 restaurants mapped in Dresden
Tech
Solid 176 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Economy
31% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
History
Founded around 1206 — over 820 years of history
Connections
Dresden has 14 sister cities worldwide
INFRASTRUCTURE
22,407 total POIs 68.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
737
Cafes
302
Bars
189
Fast Food
502
Shopping
Supermarkets
276
Convenience
114
Shopping Malls
35
Healthcare
Hospitals
10
Clinics
741
Pharmacies
131
Education
Schools
680
Universities
51
Libraries
50
Recreation
Parks
1,288
Playgrounds
1,404
Sports
1,121
Cinemas
12
Museums
77
Theatres
50
Transport
Bus Stops
2,123
Train Stations
743
Fuel Stations
78
Services
Banks
103
ATMs
144
Post Offices
87
Police
31
Fire Stations
75
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
176 Mbps
Download
48 Mbps
Upload
19ms
Latency
17,194
Tests
5,803
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
4°
J
5°
F
8°
M
12°
A
16°
M
19°
J
20°
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19°
A
16°
S
12°
O
8°
N
5°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 11.9 C Range: 3.5 - 20.2 C Rain: 770 mm/year Sunshine: 2,802 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.0
Nomad Index
B
Livability
52.0
Culture
68.2
Overall
COST OF LIVING
BIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
68.8
Overall
31% cheaper than NYC
19.8
Rent
80% cheaper than NYC
65.3
Groceries
35% cheaper than NYC
71.1
Restaurants
29% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
DRS
Dresden Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Dresden (; German: [ˈdʁeːsdn̩] ; Upper Saxon: Dräsdn; Upper Sorbian: Drježdźany, pronounced [ˈdʁʲɛʒdʒanɨ]) is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and its second most populous city after Leipzig.
It is the 12th most populous city of Germany, the fourth largest by area (after Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne), and the third-most populous city in the area of former East Germany, after Berlin and Leipzig.
The Dresden metropolitan area has over 1.3 million inhabitants.
Dresden is the second largest city on the River Elbe after Hamburg.
Most of the city's population lives in the Elbe Valley, but a large, albeit very sparsely populated, area of the city east of the Elbe lies in the West Lusatian Hill Country and Uplands (the westernmost part of the Sudetes) and thus in Lusatia.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dresden known for?
Rebuilt baroque splendor meets cutting-edge microelectronics in Dresden, luring digital nomads with Elbe River views, top-tier orchestras, and Saxony's crisp autumns. Mild summers and snowy winters frame castle strolls and Christmas markets. Fiber-rich cafes ensure seamless connectivity in this cultured Eastern German gem.
How fast is the internet in Dresden?
Dresden has an average download speed of 176 Mbps and upload speed of 48 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Dresden?
Dresden has an average year-round temperature of approximately 11.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Dresden?
Dresden is served by DRS (Dresden Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Dresden?
The population of Dresden is approximately 556K.
What infrastructure does Dresden have?
Dresden has 22,407 mapped points of interest, including 737 restaurants, 10 hospitals, 680 schools.
What country is Dresden in?
Dresden is located in Saxony.
