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City Guide: Dresden

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Dear Assignee, Dwellworks GmbH in Frankfurt and your Destination Services Consultant (DSC) warmly welcome you to Germany. We hope this Welcome Package provides you with useful and interesting information about your new destination. We suggest you take the time to look through the information and to familiarise yourself with the topics in this Guide. We hope the information helps you settle down to life in Germany. Some topics will not be completely relevant to your situation, but make interesting reading nonetheless. Please note that the information in this booklet is a guide only. Regulations and requirements are subject to change. By German law Dwellworks is not allowed to give legal advice. Therefore, information given in this guide is based on our longstanding experience. We wish you a successful and rewarding time in Germany.

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Contents City Profile.................................................................................................4 Housing in Dresden...................................................................................5 Insurances.................................................................................................7 Education ..................................................................................................9 Learning German .................................................................................... 10 Everyday Shopping ................................................................................. 11 Postal Services........................................................................................ 16 Pets......................................................................................................... 17 Public Holidays........................................................................................ 17 Social Life................................................................................................ 18 Conversions ............................................................................................ 22 Useful Websites ...................................................................................... 23 Important Telephone Numbers in Dresden.............................................. 24

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City Profile Dresden is the capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony and situated in the River Elbe valley. The city's population is approx. 530,000 (2014) and the city and surrounding area’s population is 1.1 million. Dresden is the largest city in Eastern Germany following Berlin. There has been continual growth in population numbers for the last years in Dresden. Dresden has a long history as capital of Saxony and as residence for the kings and royals of Saxony with centuries of extraordinary cultural and artistic splendour. The bombing of Dresden in World War II and 40 years of German Democratic Republic changed the face of the city dramatically. Since German reunification Dresden has become an important cultural, political, and economic centre in the Eastern part of Germany. In the last decade, Dresden has experienced a change in focus in the economic sector towards the fields of Nano-, Bio- and Information technology. Higher education is important and renowned research institutes such as the Fraunhofer Institut and the Max-Planck-Institut are located in the city. There are an estimated 1,250 English-speaking expats in Dresden. This is a relatively low figure compared to other cities in Germany. The total number of Expats in Saxony is approximately 2,534. + Americans – approx. 600 + British – approx. 400 + Canadian, Irish and Australian – approx. 50 each, total approx. 150 + Other nationalities

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Housing in Dresden Registration with the Utility Providers Electricity

The local electricity company should be contacted to state the move-in date and check whether the previous owner or tenant has cancelled his registration. When registering, there may be a fee. Normally, a pre-payment amount will be charged every one or two months, and these are adjusted at the end of the year according to usage. The easiest forms of payment are direct debit or standing order. Water, Sewage and Garbage Collection (see also page on garbage separation) The tenant normally pays for water, sewage and garbage collection to the landlord. In case he has to register directly, the tenant must call the respective local utility company himself. Snow Clearing and Cleaning of Communal Areas According to house rules which are attached to the lease agreement or put in the communal staircase, tenants are sometimes held responsible for the cleaning of the communal areas of the house and for the snow and ice removal during the winter. It is advisable to ask your landlord if you are responsible for snow and ice clearing. If the tenant is required to be responsible for snow removal during the winter, then he is liable for any damage which may be caused by his neglect to remove the snow. Telephone Registration (see also separate chapter) In order to arrange for the telephone to be connected, call Deutsche Telekom (0800/330 10 00) . The connection should be made within 14 days. It helps to be able to give the name and number of the previous tenant. TV/Radio Registration In Germany all TV sets and radios, including those in cars, have to be registered with the GEZ ( Gebühreneinzugszentrale). Children who live with their parents but have their own income must also register their own radios and TV sets. Registration forms for the GEZ can be obtained from all post offices and banks, downloaded from the internet: www.gez.de or via fax: 0180-582 10 10. The mailing address of the GEZ is: GEZ 50656 Köln.

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Classified Advertisements Local newspapers offer a wide range of classified sections on accommodation either to rent or to buy. It may be useful to place an advertisement oneself. Immobilien Scout (www.immobilienscout24.de) Basic abbreviations used in classified ads : 1-ZKB 1 Zimmer, Küche, Bad (1 room, kitchen, bathroom) 2-ZKBB 2 Zimmer, Küche, Bad, Balkon (2 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, balcony) 3-ZW 3-Zimmer Wohnung (3-room apartment) Atelier Studio Apartment DG Dachgeschoss (attic) EB Erstbezug (first letting) EBK Einbauküche (fitted kitchen) EG Erdgeschoss (ground floor) KM Kaltmiete (rent excl. heating or utilities ) Lux. Luxuswohnung (luxury apartment ) Miete z.Z. Miete zur Zeit (current rent – may be raised for new tenant) Möbl. Möbliert (furnished) Nachm. Nachmieter (new tenant) NB Neubau (new building) NK Nebenkosten (maintenance costs for heating, garbage etc.) NR Nichtraucher (non-smoker) Souterrain (basement apartment) Teilmöbliert (partly-furnished, usually with fitted kitchen and bathroom) U/Kt. Umlagen/Kaution (additional costs/security deposit) Warm heating, sometimes utilities included

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Insurances Personal Liability Insurance ( Privat-Haftpflichtversicherung ) a) Vehicle: An unlimited third party liability insurance policy is compulsory for all cars/motorized vehicles in Germany. Safe drivers are rewarded by reductions of the premiums. In order to benefit from this, please provide your insurance record from your previous insurance company. b) Private: This insurance is optional, but highly recommended. Many landlords will demand proof of liability insurance before signing a lease contract, since it covers cases of liability for injury or damage to other persons or their property. Basic or standard coverage is EUR 5-10 million against injury or damage and EUR 1 million against damage to rented property. Some insurances offer special premiums for singles. c) Animal owner: Dog liability insurance is strongly recommended. Home Contents Insurance (Hausratversicherung) Household Insurance, covering the contents of your home against fire, water damage, theft, vandalism and hail is not required by law in Germany. But it is recommended, and some landlords demand it. It is advisable to insure your home for € 700 per square meter of living space, since otherwise, you may be underinsured, and the insurance company may not pay 100 % in case of damage. Legal Insurance ( Rechtsschutzversicherung ) Covers any legal costs you encounter up to a certain limit. And, if you want to counter sue, it will cover the payment as long as there is a reasonable chance of winning. Legal insurance can be purchased for different purposes, such as for the entire family, the job, traffic infractions or the lease of your home. Recommendable English speaking independent insurance brokers* offering services in different ways (in person, via email, on-line or phone): Hoesch & Partner (offices in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Munich) Matthias Heil Rüsterstr. 1, 60325 Frankfurt Tel.: 069 - 71 70 7-0 Fax: 069 - 72 73 75 E-Mail: info@hoesch-partner.de / Website: http://www.hoesch-partner.de/home.html Competence Exclusive E.K. (offices in Cologne, Aachen, Bonn, Leverkusen, and Düsseldorf) Claus Edam Klosterstr. 6, 50181 Bedburg

Tel.: 02272 - 4 07 58 34 Fax: 02272 - 4 07 58 35 E-Mail: cedam@ce-expat.de / Website: www.ce-expat.de

Services of these brokers are offered free of charge and include not only initial consultation but also the development and presentation of tailored solutions, negotiations of conditions with insurance and financial institutions, as well as applications, claim settlements, cancellations or changes of policies.

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*Brokers may also provide contracts with state health insurance. If not, please contact the insurance company directly. Recommendable English speaking state health insurance providers offering services in different ways (in person, via email, on-line or phone):

TK – Techniker Krankenkasse Carmen Dücker and Jan Müller Rhonestr. 7, 60528 Frankfurt

Tel.: 069-6 64 48-937 Fax: 069-6 64 48-939 E-Mail: carmen.duecker@tk.de / Website: www.tk.de Barmer GEK Ralf Köhler Mainzer Landstr 293, 60326 Frankfurt Tel.: 0800 - 33 20 60 47-1506 (inside Germany) Tel.: 069 - 216 71 47-1506 (from abroad) Fax: 0800 33 20 60 47-1090 (inside Germany) Cell: 0151 - 18 23 43 70 E-Mail: ralf.koehler@barmer-gek.de, Website. www.barmer-gek.de

Please note that the information in this brochure is a guide only. Regulations and requirements are subject to change. By German law Dwellworks is not allowed to give legal advice. Therefore, information given in this guide is based on our longstanding experience. Dwellworks does not assume any liability for the completeness and accuracy of the statements made. Especially no liability is assumed for all legal, fiscal or other consequences as a result hereof.

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Education Schooling Private Schools Dresden International School Annenstr. 9 01067 Dresden Tel: 0351-144-0070 Website: www.dresden-is.de

English is the language of instruction in this school. It offers classes from pre-school through 12th grade. It uses the International baccalaureate diploma and the curriculum follows International School guidelines. Kindergarten Most children in Germany go to a kindergarten between the ages of three and six, although it is not compulsory. The law guarantees a place for every child, however finding vacancies in a kindergarten can be difficult. Therefore, flexibility may be required when choosing a kindergarten. It may not be possible to send one’s child to the nearest kindergarten. Children can usually attend half-day or all day.

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Learning German Being able to understand and communicate in German will help immensely to become familiar with life in Germany. Numerous institutions offer courses such as ‘German as a Foreign Language’, to learn German for general conversation or for business purposes. Instruction is given by native speakers who often apply the ‘total immersion’ system, in which only German is spoken in class. It is essential to obtain comprehensive information from different suppliers in order to meet the individual needs and to find out which school, kind of instruction and level would be appropriate. Goethe-Institut Official worldwide non-profit organization, active in the promotion of the German language and culture, day and evening courses www.goethe.de (English version available)

E-mail: info@goethe.de Berlitz Sprachschule Commercial language school www.berlitz.com (English version available) Inlingua Private language school offering day and evening courses for all levels www.inlingua.de (English version available) Volkshochschule Dresden www.vhs-dresden.de Englisch Sprachstudio www.englischunterricht-dresden.de

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Everyday Shopping Opening Hours

Department stores and retail shops in the city centre are usually open Monday to Friday from 9.00 or 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 or 8.00 p.m. Some stores may be open until 10 p.m. Smaller stores in the suburbs often close at 6.30 p.m. while major grocery stores are open to 8.00 sometimes 10.00 p.m. Smaller stores may also close for lunch. Saturday opening hours are generally from 9.00 or 9.30 a.m. to between 4.00 and 10.00 p.m. Exceptions are the grocery stores and shops at the main railway station and the airport. They have extended opening hours into the late evening and are also open for business on Sundays. Large supermarkets are often open from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 or 10.00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Shops at petrol stations are an expensive choice, should beverages, food or magazines be needed urgently out of business hours. Specialised grocery stores Asia Food Tuan Lan Asian grocery store Grossenhainer Str. 29 01097 Dresden

Tel.: 0351-8 11 21 39 www.asia-hongmai.de El Mercadito This small grocery store is specialized in Latin American foods.

Bischofsweg 21 01099 Dresden Tel.: 0173-5 94 39 95 Departmental stores Karstadt Prager Str. 12 01069 Dresden Tel.: 0351-86 10 Kaufland 01309 Dresden Tel.: 0351-43 34 80 and Kohlenstr. 18 01189 Dresden Tel.: 0351-4 00 12-0 MarktKauf Enderstr. 55 01277 Dresden Tel.: 0351-2 56 46 Weekly Outdoor Markets

You can find a schedule of the weekly outdoor markets where you can find fresh fruit, veggies, meat, cheese and baked goods on the “Landeshauptstadt Dresden” web site (www.dresden.de). The largest of these markets takes place every Friday across from the Georg-Arnold Swimming Pool.

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Specialized shops

Children Bauchladen Baby clothes etc., plus a kid-friendly restaurant and an indoor playground. Grundstr. 174 01324 Dresden Tel: 0351-2 66 64 92 Kinderwagen-Vogel Baby buggies, baby carriers, child safety seats and similar products. Am Kirchberg 3 A and Annenstr. 5 01157 Dresden 01067 Dresden Tel:0351-4 21 08 00 Tel: 0351-4 96 42 00 Baby-Walz Everything for babies and children, wide range from food, security, hygiene products, toys, furniture and clothing. Hoyerswerdaer Str. 3-5 01099 Dresden Tel: 0351-8 99 10 60 Books: Internationales Buch A wide selection of English language books. They also have a small number of children’s books in English. Altmarkt 24 01067 Dresden Tel: 0351-65 64 60 Thalia - Haus des Buches Bookstore with play area for kids. Dr. Kuelz Ring 12 01067 Dresden Tel: 0351-497360 Hugendubel This bookstore is inside the Altmarkt Galerie. A good selection of English language books. No English books for kids.

Webergasse 1 01067 Dresden Tel: 01801-48 44 84 Shopping Malls: Elbe-Park A big shopping mall with more than 110 single shops which do offer everything. Peschelstr. 35 01139 Dresden Tel: 0351-8 58 99 45 www.elbepark.info Altmarkt Galerie A big shopping mall with more than 100 single shops which do offer everything.

Webergasse 1 01067 Dresden Tel: 0351-48 20 40 www.altmarkt-galerie-dresden.de

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Public Transportation Airport

The Dresden Airport is a medium sized airport with the traffic of a small airport and is easily accessed via public transport. There are two trains per hour leaving from Hauptbahnhof and the Bahnhof Neustadt. You can use your regular DVB pass on this train. The train drops you off in the basement of the airport. All the major car rental agencies have a desk at the airport. Dresden Airport Wilhelmine-Reichard-Ring Dresden Train Stations The main train station is located conveniently close to the inner city. Several trams and busses drop you off in front of this train station. + Dresden Hauptbahnhof (Dresden's main train station) + Am Wienerplatz / Dresden + Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt (train station in Neustadt) + Schlesischer Platz / Dresden (small yet conveniently located train station) 01109 Dresden Tel.: 0351-88 10 This ticket is valid for Saturdays or Sundays from midnight to 3 o'clock the next morning for train trips within Germany (second class). This ticket costs 37 Euros (if purchased in the internet or at a ticket machine) respectively 39 Euros (if purchased at a DB counter) and is valid on the following trains: S-Bahn, RB, RE, IRE. Up to 5 adults and or parents / grandparents (up to 2 adults) with their own children / grandchildren under the age of 15 can travel on this one ticket. Sachsenticket This ticket is valid for one day from Monday to Friday from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock the next morning or Saturday or Sunday from midnight to 3 o'clock the next morning and only valid for train trips within Saxony, Thüringen and Saxony-Anhalt. The cost is 28 Euros (if purchased in the internet or at a ticket machine) respectively 30 Euros (if purchased at a DB counter). Up to 5 adults and or parents / grandparents (up to 2 adults) with their own children / grandchildren under the age of 15 can travel on this one ticket. Sparticket ("savings" ticket) There are a certain number of these cheap tickets available. Certain conditions such as reservation for one specific train apply, however. Ask for them when you buy your tickets. The sooner the tickets are purchased, the more likely it is that you will be able to get a Sparticket. Special Regional Train Tickets Schönes Wochenendticket ("nice weekend" ticket)

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Dresden's Public Transportation System Dresden has a good public transport system (Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG - DVB) which makes it easy to get around town without a car. Types of tickets Jahreskarte (Yearly Ticket): If you plan on being in Dresden for a year or more and plan on using public transportation on a regular basis, it is cost effective to purchase a yearly ticket. With this you receive 12 separate tickets – one for each calendar month. The yearly ticket can be purchased from any DVB office. The yearly card does not need to be date stamped on the bus or tram. During the week the ticket can only be used by one individual. On the weekend or on public holidays it is valid for a family (2 adults and up to 4 children at the age of 6 to 14). Monatskarte (Monthly Ticket): This ticket is valid for one individual, for exactly one month after the ticket is date stamped on a tram or bus. It will be valid then until the same date of the next month. You can buy these from any of the ticket machines which are available at the major Haltestelle (bus/tram stop) or any DVB office. Please note the machines only take coins. As well as buying a single monthly pass from the DVB office you can order more than one monthly ticket and have it mailed to your home. The monthly ticket is valid for a family (2 adults and up to 4 children) during the weekend. A note of caution: About once a year the price of the tram tickets may increase. When this happens, monthly tickets purchased at the old and cheaper price are no longer valid. If you find yourself in possession of such a monthly ticket, you can take it to a DVB office and pay the difference in price and they will give a new valid monthly ticket. Wochenkarte (Weekly Ticket): This ticket is valid for one individual for exactly one week after the date stamped on a tram or bus. It can be purchased from any of the machines at the bus/tram stops. Tageskarte (Day Ticket): A single person day ticket is valid for one individual for 24 hours after the validation stamp. The family day pass is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children but no dogs or bicycles for 24 hours after the validation stamp. These can be purchased from any of the outside machines, DVB office and also the machines on the trams. Single Ticket: The single ticket is valid for one person for one hour after the date stamp. This ticket can only be used in one zone. 4 Single Ticket Pass: This ticket is good for use as 4 single tickets. Each time you use this ticket, it must be date stamped. The 4 Single Ticket Pass can be purchased from any DVB office or outside machine. Short Trip Ticket: This ticket is valid for one individual for only 4 stops or 2 kilometres.

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General Information Validating or date stamping your tickets

Any ticket purchased outside of the tram/bus (except the yearly ticket) must be date stamped as soon as you first get on. If the ticket is not validated with the date stamp it is not considered a valid ticket. Each tram and bus is equipped with little orange boxes. These are the ticket validation machines. Simply put the ticket in the machine and it will stamp it. Ticket Inspectors You do not have to show a ticket every time you use a bus or tram. But ticket inspectors make spot checks quite frequently. If someone comes up to you on the tram and displays a DVB ID card, he/she is a ticket inspector and would like to check your ticket. If you happen to be caught with an invalid ticket or no ticket at all, you will be fined (around 40 Euros). You will then be asked for an ID or passport and can pay for the ticket at a DVB office. Children, bikes and dogs also need a ticket. They all fall under the same category, so a child monthly ticket is interchangeable with a monthly ticket for a dog or a bike. Children under 6 years ride free. Busses Busses don't have a ticket machine, so if you get on a bus without a valid ticket you need to ask the bus driver for a ticket. Old Trams vs. New Trams The older trams are divided into two or more separate cars. If you need to buy at ticket on one of these, make sure that you get on the first car; that is the one with the ticket machine. Getting on a Tram with Bikes or Strollers When getting on the newer trams, look for the doors that have a picture of a bike and stroller. These doors enter to a wide area appropriately large enough for bikes and strollers. For the older trams, get on through the last door in any of the cars. The back of the older tram cars are big enough to hold bikes and strollers. A note about strollers: Do not be afraid to go on the tram with a stroller because it is too big and heavy for you to lift onto the tram. People are always willing to help lift up your stroller onto the tram. Maps and directions Paper maps can be found at any DVB office. To make sure that you are going where you want to be going, check the DVB web site before going anywhere that you have not been to in a while. If that is not possible, make sure that you check the tram line schedule/route at the “Haltestelle” to make sure your tram or bus is going where you want to go. If you want to get from one address to another and do not know how to get there using public transport, the DVB “Verbindungsauskunft” page can help. Type in your starting point and end destination (you can either choose to type in the address or the “Haltestelle”). Then click on "Fahrplan anfordern”. This should result for one or more travel options complete with time of departure and arrival. If you simply need to know the times or stops for a particular tram or bus use the DVB “Fahrplan” page. Just find the bus or tram you are interested in and then click on "anzeigen”. Then choose the “Haltestelle” and direction to get the time schedule.

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Postal Services Stamps can be purchased at the post office, at vending machines outside the post office and often in newspaper stores. The public mail boxes are yellow. Most post offices open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., some smaller offices may close for lunch. Main post offices have extended opening hours. Deutsche Post Filiale Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Paradiesstraße 40 01217 Dresden PostModern – Die Rote Post Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Meinholdstraße 2 01129 Dresden

Postbank Finanzcenter Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Gröbelstraße 12 01159 Dresden

The Deutsche Post publishes its rates and restrictions in a booklet called ‘Service-Informationen’, which is available at all post offices. The same information in English is provided at the Deutsche Post’s website : www.deutschepost.de (English version available). Look for “prices and facts survey”.

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Pets For more information, the Staatliches Veterinäramt (State Veterinary Office) can be contacted: Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung Thielallee 88-92 14195 Berlin Tel: 030-84 12-0 Fax: 030-84 12 47 41 www.bfr.bund.de (also English version available)

Veterinärwesen Ordnungsamt Kleyerstraße 86

60326 Frankfurt am Main Tel: +49 (0)69 212 47099 Fax: +49 (0)69 212 47027 E-Mail: veterinaerangelegenheiten@stadt-frankfurt.de Bundesamt für Naturschutz Information about importing exotic animals Konstantinstr. 110 53179 Bonn Tel: 0228-84 91-0 Fax: 030-84 91-200 www.bfn.de (English version available) Public Holidays Additional holidays that vary from state to state: Epiphany, January 6 Ascension (also German Father’s Day) Corpus Christi (11 days after Whit Sunday)

Heilige Drei Könige Christi Himmelfahrt Fronleichnam Reformationstag Allerheiligen

Reformation Day, October 31 All Saints’ Day, November 1

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Social Life People in Germany like to be active in their leisure time. Therefore, German cities usually offer quite a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars. Many tastes are cared for. Local magazines or special Going-Out-Guides are informative about current events or places to go out, which can often be obtained in newspaper or book shops. Sport is very popular in Germany. Many sports clubs offer either leisure sport or competing sports The ‘Gelbe Seiten’ (www.gelbeseiten.de), the local classified directory provides most of the addresses of sport clubs and fitness centres. Sometimes the local authorities also provide a booklet with an overview of sport opportunities in town. There are also many clubs for other interests. In many cities the expatriate’s community has established its own club. Therefore, please check the chapter on “useful websites”. To get informed what destinations exist near your place of residence please contact the local tourist office which will provide sufficient information. Please contact the local tourist office to find out about local places to visit, suitable family excursions etc. Alcohol and Smoking You have to be over the age of 16 to be allowed to purchase alcohol and over the age of 18 to purchase high-percentage drinks. Smoking is allowed from the age of 18. Smoking is not allowed in restaurants, pubs, bars etc. In some locations there might be separated smoking areas. In public buildings or areas, smoking is often not allowed. This also applies to subways and railway stations. Please watch out for special smoking signs. There may be other regulations for other areas in Germany. Tipping In Germany, a tip is already included in the invoice. Nevertheless, giving a tip is common and expected. Usually, approx. 10% of the invoice amount is given, even after only purchasing a drink.

Recreation (Nature, Swimming baths and Parks) Dresden Erlebnisbad Elbamare (swimming pool) Wölfnitzer Ring 65 01169 Dresden

Tel: 0351-410 09-0 www.elbamare.de Dresden Zoo This is a small yet fun zoo where you can walk around for a couple of hours. There are plenty of places to eat and some fun playgrounds.

Tiergartenstr. 1 01219 Dresden Tel: 0351-47 80 60 www.zoo-dresden.de

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Deutsches Hygiene Museum The German Hygiene Museum is a surprisingly interesting museum with exhibits dealing with the biological, cultural and social issues of the human body. Be warned that some of the exhibits are not for those with more sensitive or puritan sensibilities. Most of the exhibits in this museum are more suitable for older children. Lingnerplatz 1 01069 Dresden Tel: 0351-4846 400 www.dhmd.de Rüstkammer Museum (Armory Museum) This museum is located in the Zwinger museum campus and presents an interesting collection of old ceremonial weapons. Semperbau am Zwinger Tel: 0351-49 14 20 00 www.skd.museum/de/museen-institutionen/zwinger-mit-semperbau/ruestkammer/index.html Festung Dresden (Dresden's Fortress Museum) You can find this place hidden away under Gottfried Semper's statue (between the Maurice Monument and Albertinum). These are remains of Dresden's old underground fortress. There are audio tours available in German, English and Japanese. Georg-Treu-Platz Tel: 0351-4 91 47 86 www.dresden-und-sachsen.de/dresden/festung_dresden.htm Die Dresdner Parkeisenbahn (Dresden Parktrain) On this little train younger children will enjoy taking a ride all around the Grosser Garten.

Lennéstraße 5 01219 Dresden Tel: 0351-4 45 67 95

www.parkeisenbahn-dresden.de Großer Garten (Great Garden)

This large park is situated in the middle of the town. It is a great place for younger kids to learn to rollerblade and ride bikes. There is a castle, two ponds, a botanical garden, and a couple of small

playgrounds. Großer Garten Tel: 0351-2 61 32 67 www.schloesser-dresden.de Technische Sammlungen der Stadt Dresden

This place is a technical science museum with light and photography exhibits, which are quite nice for the younger kids. One floor has a room full of hands on exhibits. Children of all ages can spend an hour or two in this room alone. It also has an interesting exhibit on firefighting equipment.

Junghansstr. 1-3 01277 Dresden Tel: 0351-4 88 72 55 www.tsd.de

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Saurierpark Kleinwelka In this large park they have many life size dinosaur statues, playgrounds, picnic and wood area. Am Saurierpark 3 02625 Bautzen-Kleinwelka

Tel: 035935-30 36 www.saurierpark.de

Kulturinsel Einsiedel This “cultural island” is a huge area filled with unique playground equipment and full of dark long tunnels for kids to explore. If you take a flashlight for each child it will be help the kids to climb through the tunnels with more ease (they have flashlights available for rent). At the end of the park, there is a great restaurant. It is a one-day activity for the whole family. Kulturinsel Einsiedel 02829 Neißeaue-Zentendorf

Tel: 0358-91 49 10 www.kulturinsel.de Putjatinhaus

This house is a Cultural Center with courses for children and adults. The courses range from arts and crafts to physical fitness. There are also workshops on a wide variety of subjects. During the summer there are plenty of cultural events and festivals. Meusslitzer Str. 83 01259 Dresden Tel: 0351-2 01 19 06 www.putjatinhaus.de Kidsplanet Indoor play ground Siemenstr. 9 01257 Dresden Tel: 0351-2 07 26 99 www.kidsplanet.tv Kinder und Jugendbauernhof Nickern Farm and petting zoo where kids can feed the animals, play in the hay and take horseback riding lessons.

Am Stausee 3 01239 Dresden Tel: 0351-2 88 25 97 www.kinderundjugendbauernhof.de

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Belantis Vergnügungspark Leipzig Closed in the winter. Amusement park in Leipzig. Zur Weißen Mark 1 04249 Leipzig

Tel: 0341-91 03 0 www.belantis.de

Raumfahrtwelt (Space Flight Land) Vogtland Hours: Tues. - Sun. and all holdiays 10:00-17:00 This park has several astronautics related exhibits. Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 21 A 08209 Auerbach

Tel: 03744-18 88 6-0 www.raumfahrtwelt.de Eselshof Deutsch Paulsdorf Dunky Farmhouse Petting zoo with farm animals. Donkey rides for kids between 2 and 14 years. Am Spitzberg 33 02829 Markersdorf-Deutsch Paulsdorf Tel: 035-82 96 01 81 www.eselhof.com Freizeitpark Plohn Amusement Park Rodewischer Str. 21 08485 Lengenfeld / Plohn Tel: 037606-3 41 63 www.freizeitpark-plohn.de Adventure Park Moritzburg Wild Animal Park Wildgehege

Radeburger Str. 01468 Moritzburg Tel: 035207-2 88 92 www.abenteuerpark-moritzburg.de

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Conversions Weight 1 pound (UK/US) = 0,45 kilogram (kg)

1 kilogram = 2.21 pound

1 kg = 1000 grams (g) 1 ounce = 28.35 grams

1000 g = 1 kg

1 gram = 0.035 ounce

Volume 1 quart/ 2 pints (US) = 0.95 liter 1 quart/ 2 pints (UK) = 1,14 liter 1 gallon (UK) = 4.55 liter 1 gallon (US, liquid) = 3.8 liter 1 ounce (UK, liquid) = 0.03 liter 1 ounce (US, liquid) = 0.03 liter Length 1 mile = 1.61 kilometer (km)

1 liter = 1.06 quart (US) 1 liter = 0.88 quart (UK) 1 liter = 0.22 gallon (UK)

1 liter = 0.26 gallon (US, liquid) 1 liter = 35.2 ounce (UK, liquid) 1 liter = 33.8 ounce (US, liquid)

1 km = 0.62 mile 1 meter = 1.1 yard 1 cm = 0.4 inch 1 cm = 0.03 feet

1 yard = 0.9 meter

1 inch = 2.54 centimeter (cm)

1 foot = 30.48 cm

Temperature -10 degree Celsius (°C) = 14 degree Fahrenheit (°F) -10 °F = -23.33 °C 0 °C = 32 °F 20 °F = -6.67 °C 10 °C = 50 °F 50 °F = 10 °C 20 °C = 68 °F 80 °F = 26.67 °C 30 °C = 86 °F 100 °F = 37.78 °C For a direct converter please visit: www.onlineconversion.com (English version).

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Useful Websites

Institution

Website

Languages

Government Institutions

English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic English, French

Germany

Germany general info

www.deutschland.de

Federal Republic of Germany

www.bundesregierung.de www.dresden.de/en/c_06.php

Dresden

Information on Dresden Information on German and foreign policies, country and travel information

English

English, French, Spanish, Arabic

Foreign Office

www.auswaertiges-amt.de

German Information Center Federal Statistics Office

www.germany-info.org

English

News and current facts and figures on Germany

www.destatis.de

English

Cultural Institutions Goethe Institute Information on politics, society, culture

www.goethe.de

English

Information on current affairs, business and economics, culture and lifestyle, science and technology Forum, information and contact for women from different cultures Network for American women living overseas Global Network, voluntary social work Information on golf in Europe

English and 30 more languages

Deutsche Welle

www.dw-world.de

Social Clubs Dresden International Ladies Group Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas Inc.

www.ilg-dresden.de

English

www.fawco.org

English

Lions Clubs International Golf Europe

English and other languages

www.lionsclubs.org

www.golfeurope.com

English

Expatriate Information How to Germany Extensive information for expatriates in Germany

www.howtogermany.com

English

TV and Radio Programmes

www.learn-german-online.net then go to TV& Radio

English

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Important Telephone Numbers in Dresden Emergency / Hospitals Police Emergency Number  110 Fire, Ambulance  112 Emergency Operator (English)  (0351) 192 92 Poison Control Center Erfurt  (0361) 73 07 30 Red Cross ( Rotes Kreuz )  (0351) 85 00 20 University Hospital  (0351) 45 80 Hospitals Dresden Neustadt Städtisches Klinikum Friedrichstadt Krankenhaus St. Marien  (0351) 85 60  (0351) 48 00  (0351) 88 320

Travel Emergency Hotline in case of loss of EC-Cards, credit cards etc.

 116 116

Airport Information

 (0351) 881 33 60  (0351) 211 211  (0351) 44 48 90  (0351) 49 98 877

Taxis

Hapag Lloyd Travel Agent Lufthansa City Center UPS Transport Service FedEx Transport Service

 01805 882 663 (max. 42 Ct./Min.)  01803 123 800 (max. 42 Ct./Min.)

General Tourist Information and ticket reservation cultural events  (0351) 50 160 160 Central Library  (0351) 864 82 33 English Speaking National Telephone Directory  11 837 English Speaking International Telephone Directory  11 834

Schools / Children Inlingua Language School Berlitz Language School Dresden International School

 (0351) 49 44 60  (0351) 4 96 30 35  (0351) 44 00 70

Authorities Foreign Contact Office

 (0351) 48 86 450  (01801) 54 63 37  (0351) 436 37 23

Child Benefit at Employment office ( Familienkasse )

Legal advice for foreigners

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