On foot

If you would like to combine a stroll through the city with a trip to the great outdoors, we would recommend visiting one of the parks in or near the city. You will find that there is a lot to discover, whether you are alone or with your entire family!

• Parks and gardens

Pedestrian zones are those streets that have been reserved exclusively for people on foot. Only cyclists, delivery vehicles and public transportation vehicles are also occasionally allowed to use these zones. The start of a pedestrian zone is marked by the sign you see here.

• Pedestrian zones

Not only tourists are spellbound by the fascinating stories told by experienced city guides. Even those who have lived here for years learn many intriguing facts and new things about their city. And when was the last time that you went and explored a city on foot?

• Walking tours of the city

If you are into running, then the VVO region has many interesting offers for you. For those who like to run out in the country there is the Oberelbe Marathon, whereas city runners will enjoy the Dresden Marathon. And if you like steep inclines, why not take part in the “Plattleitenlauf” or the “Spitzhaustreppenlauf”.

• Marathon and co.

Nordic Walking has become one of the most popular leisure-time sports activities. Especially in the cities, it is evident that Nordic Walking has developed a mass appeal as you watch people strutting through the parks with their walking poles.

• Nordic walking

Hiking enthusiasts will be thrilled with the entire VVO region. There are excellent hiking routes along the Elbe, in Saxon Switzerland and in the Osterzgebirge, not to mention the Saxon Wine Trail (Sächsischer Weinwanderweg) and the Tharandt Forest.

• Hiking

Saxon Switzerland has a long held reputation of being a true paradise for climbers. Today, as in the past, the sandstone cliffs continue to attract many climbers. In winter, the climbers can retreat to the indoor climbing arena. Even the youngest have indoor playgrounds.

• Climbing