Where should I spend October 3?

OK, I'm going to Germany on Sept 29 or 30, and I'll be there on October 3rd.
So where should I spend October 3? I need to be in Dresden bright and early
October 4th, so probably prefer the East side of the country.

Julie


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OK, I'm going to Germany on Sept 29 or 30, and I'll be there on October
3rd.
So where should I spend October 3? I need to be in Dresden bright and
early
October 4th, so probably prefer the East side of the country.

Julie


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Last year, I went on a Prague-Dresden-Berlin vacation. Basically flew in to
Prague and after a few days, took the train to Dresden (about 2 hours) and
after a day in Dresden, took the train again from Dresden to Berlin. I then
flew back from Berlin. I would recommend both Berlin and Prague. The only
problem is I'm not sure what how early you want to be in Dresden on Oct 4th
because the train schedule to Dresden from Berlin or Prague may preclude
this option.

punktilious wrote:
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OK, I'm going to Germany on Sept 29 or 30, and I'll be there on October
3rd.
So where should I spend October 3? I need to be in Dresden bright and
early
October 4th, so probably prefer the East side of the country.

Last year, I went on a Prague-Dresden-Berlin vacation. Basically flew in to
Prague and after a few days, took the train to Dresden (about 2 hours) and
after a day in Dresden, took the train again from Dresden to Berlin. I then
flew back from Berlin. I would recommend both Berlin and Prague. The only
problem is I'm not sure what how early you want to be in Dresden on Oct 4th
because the train schedule to Dresden from Berlin or Prague may preclude
this option.

And, Alas, I don't know this yet, either.


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punktilious wrote:
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OK, I'm going to Germany on Sept 29 or 30, and I'll be there on October
3rd.
So where should I spend October 3? I need to be in Dresden bright and
early
October 4th, so probably prefer the East side of the country.

Last year, I went on a Prague-Dresden-Berlin vacation. Basically flew in
to
Prague and after a few days, took the train to Dresden (about 2 hours)
and
after a day in Dresden, took the train again from Dresden to Berlin. I
then
flew back from Berlin. I would recommend both Berlin and Prague. The only
problem is I'm not sure what how early you want to be in Dresden on Oct
4th
because the train schedule to Dresden from Berlin or Prague may preclude
this option.

And, Alas, I don't know this yet, either.


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Another city that seemed interesting, based on some basic research I did at
that time, was Leipzig, which is closer to Dresden than Prague or Berlin.
Unfortunately, my schedule just could not accomodate it but Leipzig could be
another option for you. I'm sure that city is worth at least a day.

punktilious wrote:

Another city that seemed interesting, based on some basic research I did at
that time, was Leipzig, which is closer to Dresden than Prague or Berlin.
Unfortunately, my schedule just could not accomodate it but Leipzig could be
another option for you. I'm sure that city is worth at least a day.

And if I remember correctly, Leipzig was critical in the move for German
Unity. So it might be a very good choice, as would Berlin. I'm not sure there
is a compelling reason to be in Prague on German Unity Day, but I might go
another weekend. I've heard good things about the place.


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Another city that seemed interesting, based on some basic research I did
at that time, was Leipzig, which is closer to Dresden than Prague or
Berlin. Unfortunately, my schedule just could not accomodate it but
Leipzig could be another option for you. I'm sure that city is worth at
least a day.

Is this based on your having been there or are you guessing?

IMHO the only thing of interest in Leipzig is the new shopping
centre in the railway station.

tim

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punktilious wrote:

Another city that seemed interesting, based on some basic research I did
at
that time, was Leipzig, which is closer to Dresden than Prague or Berlin.
Unfortunately, my schedule just could not accomodate it but Leipzig could
be
another option for you. I'm sure that city is worth at least a day.

And if I remember correctly, Leipzig was critical in the move for German
Unity. So it might be a very good choice, as would Berlin. I'm not sure
there
is a compelling reason to be in Prague on German Unity Day, but I might go
another weekend. I've heard good things about the place.
Julie
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Just be sure you've reservations as the weekend around October 3 is real
popular among Germans for an excursion ,not at least to Berlin

Hey Julie,

I would definitely spend 3 October in Berlin. They always throw the
biggest party (with fireworks and bands around the Brandenburg gate) in
Germany on that day, because it's the capital. You could catch a train
to Dresden the next morning, it won't take too long to get there.

Let me look for the link for the train schedule - I'll post it here in
a bit.

Party on!

Julie


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"tim \(moved to sweden\)" wrote:
at that time, was Leipzig, which is closer to Dresden than Prague or
Berlin. Unfortunately, my schedule just could not accomodate it but
Leipzig could be another option for you. I'm sure that city is worth at
least a day.

Is this based on your having been there or are you guessing?

IMHO the only thing of interest in Leipzig is the new shopping
centre in the railway station.

Isn't the Nickolaikirche, where the Unification movement was born in 1989
still there? And the Thomaskirche, where Bach was choir master?


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Thanks, Julie. Berlin was where I was thinking of. I still need to figure
out what the constraints are with my class. the Goethe Insitut may expect me
to sign in early, but I could sign in the day before then go to Berlin.

As soon as I know I'll try to make hostel reservations.

Julie

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Hey Julie,

I would definitely spend 3 October in Berlin. They always throw the
biggest party (with fireworks and bands around the Brandenburg gate) in
Germany on that day, because it's the capital. You could catch a train
to Dresden the next morning, it won't take too long to get there.

Let me look for the link for the train schedule - I'll post it here in
a bit.

Party on!

Julie


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