Events free of charge (included in registration fee) |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | 18:30 - 19:30 The guests will take part in a guided walking tour through the historical city centre of Dresden. They will see the most famous buildings of Dresden, i.e. the Royal palace, the Zwinger and the Cathedral. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 | 9:00 - 12:00 A tour to the MHD laboratories and the Dresden High Magnetic field laboratory at FZD will be offered for all participants (and accompanying persons) of EPM2009 on Friday, October 23, between 9 a.m. and 12 a.m. A bus transfer to the research centre will be organized. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 | 9:00 - 17:00 A tour to the MHD laboratories and the Dresden High Magnetic field laboratory at FZD will be offered for all participants (and accompanying persons) of EPM2009 on Friday, October 23, between 9 a.m. and 12 a.m. A bus transfer to the research centre will be organized. After the visit to the laboratories, take a coach trip to the beautiful Elbe sandstone massif known as Swiss Saxony. A trip to the Saxon Switzerland is an experience of a different kind. We will drive by coach to the Bastei. A stunning view across the valley of the river Elbe will surprise you. The “Bastei Bridge” from 1851 crosses the ravine between the rocks, giving a magnificent view of the sand stone rocks, such as “Lilienstein” and “Königstein”. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 | 18:00 | Venue: International Conference Center Dresden |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | 19:30 | Venue: The Westin Bellevue Hotel |
Optional Tours for accompanying persons |
cost: EUR 29,00 per person – minimum 15 persons • guided walking tour through the historical city centre A guided walking tour through the historical city centre of Dresden is a “must”. Within two hours you will get an overview over the most famous sights of Dresden, i.e. the Residence Castle, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and the Church of our Lady. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | 8:30 - 15:00 cost: EUR 65,00 per person – minimum 20 persons • Transfer by coach • Guide • City walk Meissen • Visit at the Cathedral • Tickets Porcelain Manufactory • Short stop at the hunting lodge Moritzburg (only outside) This trip by coach leads you to the 1000 year old charming town of Meissen and the well-known Meissen Porcelain factory. After a guided city walk we reach the late gothic Albrechtsburg Castle and the Cathedral Meissen on the citadel hill. The cathedral is a pure sacred building of the Mid-Gothic age, although its steeples are from the beginning of this century. Opportunity for Lunch (at one's own expense) Afterwards we go by bus to the Porcelain Manufactory. In the manufactory the production process of the ”White Gold” will be shown, but also you can see the impressive collection of exceptional porcelain masterpieces. There will be an opportunity to make purchases at the factory shop. On our way back to Dresden we will stop at the hunting lodge Moritzburg. The Castle is situated on a small island in a lake. It was originally built as a hunting lodge for the duke of Saxony in 1546 but was renovated in the baroque style in 1730. Though the interior is proported to be lovely, it is the surrounding parks that draw most visitors. |
cost: EUR 38,00 per person – minimum 20 persons A sightseeing tour outside of the city centre will lead you to the gorgeous Elbe castles located beautifully on the hillside of the Elbe bend. The indescribable ambience of the unique, late-classicist castles, embedded in vineyards above the River Elbe that provides a breath-taking panorama view across the city of Dresden, will make an everlasting impression. |
cost: EUR 45,00 per person – minimum 20 persons • Transfer by coach Take a coach trip to the beautiful Elbe sandstone massif known as Swiss Saxony. A trip to the Saxon Switzerland is an experience of a different kind. We will drive by coach to the small town Wehlen. From here we go to the Bastei (about 1.5 hour hiking or by bus in bad weather). A stunning view across the valley of the river Elbe will surprise you. The “Bastei Bridge” from 1851 crosses the ravine between the rocks, giving a magnificent view of the sand stone rocks, such as “Lilienstein” and “Königstein”. Opportunity for Lunch (at one's own expense) Afterwards we will drive to the Fortress Königstein which is a unique example of the art of European fortress construction. A guided tour is arranged to show you the 750 years' history and the impressive configuration of architecture. Enjoy the spectacular views of the jagged rocks and the Elbe river gorge. |