Radebeul

Radebeul is a historic wine-growing town and residential suburb between Dresden and Meissen in Saxony, Germany.

It is essentially an affluent garden suburb of Dresden, but not officially within city limits. It is famous for the novelist Karl May, "father" of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand. Popular with Saxony's entrepreneurs and managers, Radebeul has become the richest town in Eastern Germany. It is near the Dresden microchip plants and the Dresden heath, the largest forest within Dresden's city limits. In 2021, it was home to 35,000 people.

By tram
Most people come to Radebeul from Dresden. Radebeul can be reached via line 4 of Dresden's tram system (every 10 minutes in the daytime M-Sa, every 15 minutes in the evening and on Sundays; takes about 20 minutes from central Dresden to eastern Radebeul, half an hour to the western part).

By train
Radebeul is also accessible via rail. The hourly Saxonia Express connecting Dresden and Leipzig stops at Radebeul eastern station (Radebeul-Ost; 15 minutes from Dresden main station, 1 hr 20 min from Leipzig). The Dresden S-Bahn (suburban train) has four stops in Radebeul, linking the town with Dresden, Meißen and Pirna and Bad Schandau (Saxon Switzerland) every half hour; takes 15–20 minutes from Dresden main station to Radebeul.

By car
When arriving by car, leave the Autobahn A4 at exit "Dresden-Neustadt".

Get around
The lower part of Radebeul is well connected to tram line 4, Dresden's longest tram line.

Do
Enjoy some wine, walk through the vineyards of Oberlößnitz and visit a castle nearby.

Buy
There are numerous small (and rather high-prised) shops on the picturesque Altkötzschenbroda square.

Nudossi, the East German equivalent of Nutella (but containing a lot more hazelnuts than the latter), is produced in Radebeul and sold at a factory outlet as well as most supermarkets and groceries.

Vineyards, bars and pubs
Savour local wines and champagne at one of the vineyards.

Sleep
Radebeul has many affordable guesthouses which are a good alternative to Dresden's inner city hotels.



Go next
Radebeul is a short train ride away from Dresden, Meißen and their surrounding attractions.

The narrow gauge heritage steam railway takes you to Moritzburg (famous for its beautiful chateau) or Radeberg (famous for the brewery named after the place; guided tours are possible).