MEISSEN, Europe’s first porcelain manufactory with the first registered trademark, has a wealth of patterns stretching back more than 300 years to draw upon when creating and meticulously crafting new designs. You can witness world-famous Meissen porcelain being made in the demonstration section of our House-of-Meissen Theme World and, in its Museum, learn all about our history as well as being given a unique rundown of the overall development of Meissen porcelain. Our stores will give you plenty of inspiration on what to select from MEISSEN’s largest product range and there’s always the enticing option of rounding your visit off with culinary delights from the Meissen café and restaurant.

Wir begrüßen Sie zu einer spannenden Zeitreise ins Verkehrshaus am Dresdner Neumarkt: Wie hat Land-, See- und Luftverkehr im Laufe der Jahrhunderte die Gesellschaft beeinflusst? Beeindruckende Lokomotiven, elegante Oldtimer, abenteuerliche Flugmaschinen, umwerfende Schiffsmodelle und viele aktive Stationen laden Besucher jeden Alters zum Entdecken, Erleben und Einsteigen ein. Hören Sie interessante und spannende Geschichten über die Fahrzeuge - und die Menschen -, die uns bewegen, und lernen Sie gleichzeitig Technik. Über das kostenlose WLAN können Besucher die Verkehrsmuseum-App mit ihrem Audioguide herunterladen (verfügbar in deutscher, englischer, tschechischer, russischer und deutscher Gebärdensprache).

Begeben Sie sich mit uns auf eine Entdeckungstour durch die Produktionsstätten der Manufaktur, die Ihnen das Kulturgut Meißener Porzellan besonders intensiv erleben lässt.

The Magic Sand Show in the Sandtheater Leipzig offers a fascinating sand painting show that impressively tells the moving history of the city. Under the direction of the renowned director Dimitrij Sacharow, the best sand artists in Europe bring impressive images to life. This emotional journey through Leipzig shows the beauty and dynamism of the city and is an indispensable experience for locals and visitors. Experience the art of sand painting in a unique theater, considered the only repertoire theater for live sand painting worldwide.

The guided tours take visitors on a journey through the eventful history of the Palace of Culture and provide exciting insights into the elaborate reconstruction that has made the house what it is today : a living place of encounter, music, knowledge and architecture. It shows how versatile the Palace of Culture is used as the home of the Dresden Philharmonic, as the location of the Central Library and as an open space for culture and the public. Particular attention is paid to the architecture of the house. The Palace of Culture symbolizes that Dresden has more to offer than just Baroque splendor; as an outstanding example of the Mid Century architecture of the former GDR, it tells of another chapter in the city's history of clean lines, new ideas and the courage to modernize. The guided tours bring this architectural quality to life and show how carefully tradition and contemporary use have been combined.

The sand theater transports you into the fascinating world of sand storytelling. Every performance weaves impressive images, music, and light into an emotional story. With over 35 unique shows and more than 590,000 spectators, this innovative theater presents the exceptional talents of the best sand artists in Europe. Whether a company event or a private party – the sand shows make your occasion an unforgettable experience and let your guests be enchanted by the magic of the constantly changing sand pictures. Discover the beauty of this art form at various locations, including Leipzig, Dresden, and Moritzburg.