Dresden is the state capital of Saxony with about half a million inhabitants. It is located at the river Elbe close to the border triangle Germany/Poland/Czech Republic. It is particularly known for its long cultural history and celebrated its 800 anniversary in 2006. It is also one of the leading research locations in Europe, hosting one of the world's oldest technical universities and several research institutes of renown reputation, as well as high-tech industry.

Below, you can find some information and links which may be useful after your arrival:

• Just arrived - where to register? How to get a bank account?
  Check the information of the MPI-PKS visitors program here »


• Need more detailed information about the city?
  See the homepage of the City of Dresden and the Welcome to Dresden homepage


• Don't speak German and need to go to a doctor?
  Here is a list of english-speaking doctors


• What about public transport?
  You can find information about tickets, prices and schedules on the homepage of the Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe.
  Note: If you are enrolled at the technical university, you can use the public transport for free!


• Further questions about bureaucracy?
  Just contact us or the MPI-PKS visitors program