About Dessau and Dessau Hotels

Dessau city

Dessau is located amidst a landscape dominated by meadows and forests. The city is especially known for the Bauhaus, which was established there between 1925 and 1926. Other popular destinations include Johanneskirche, the town hall as well as the many parks and castles. Dessau’s castles and museums exhibit a broad collection of art treasures. The Dessau Wörlitz Garden Realm is a world heritage site and was established in 1765. Over 120 hectares, visitors can enjoy sculptures and smaller architectural works amongst an English style landscaped garden. The gothic house and the castles located in the gardens are also mandatory for visitors to Dessau.
The Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve is a nature-lover’s dream. Its size of 43.000 hectares makes it the biggest protected region in Saxony-Anhalt. Many water and small birds, beavers, amphibians, fish and insects are the life of the reserve. The area was put under protection by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1979.

Culture in Dessau

A notable Dessau attraction is the Bauhaus building, established according to the plans of Walter Gropius - and true to the Bauhaus credo of form follows function. The famous Master's Houses are also located around this area. The Bauhaus building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the Dessau Wörlitz Garden Realm. From May to September, visitors can relax in the park, listening to concerts or enjoying theatre performances. The castles Luisium and Oranienbaum, which are located in the gardens, also deserve a visit of their own.

Places of interest in Dessau

The most significant landmarks in the city of Dessau include the renowned Bauhaus and the Dessau Wörlitz Garden Realm, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, Dessau is home to a number of beautiful castles and gardens such as Schloss Mosigkau, Schloss Luisium, Schloss Georgium as well as the Wasserburg. Other notable destinations in Dessau include the circular flower bed, the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, the old theatre, the Walter Gropius's Master's Houses, the castle church St. Marien, the water tower and Dessau's town hall. There is something for everyone in Dessau.

Restaurants and bars in Dessau

Dessau offers a great variety of restaurants and bars and is bound to meet everyone's taste. From noble gourmet establishments to convenient restaurants, or even very exotic restaurants: Dessau has everything the culinary heart desires. In each of the city's different districts you will find restaurants serving international dishes - but there are also plenty traditional German restaurants.

Shopping in Dessau

Dessau is an excellent destination for extensive shopping tours and for people who love browsing around for hours. The town has a myriad of small stores - but also the large shopping malls are a true shopper's delight. The city's stylish atmosphere contributes to an overall enjoyable shopping experience.

Hotels in Dessau

Grand City Parkhotel Dessau
Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel Dessau