cathedral
Frauenkirche Dresden
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Saxony, Germany · Europe
Tharandt works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rabenau, 35km from Bastei Bridge.
Tharandt is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 5,624, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tharandt sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tharandt to your route.
Tharandt (German: [ˈtaʁant] ) is a municipality in Saxony, Germany, situated on the Weißeritz, 13 km (8.1 mi) southwest of Dresden.
It has a Protestant Church and the oldest academy of forestry in Germany, founded as the Royal Saxon Academy of Forestry by Heinrich Cotta in 1811, together with its arboretum, theRead more
Forstbotanischer Garten Tharandt. In 2002, a severe flood destroyed many of the academy buildings and the library, including some of its more-than-500-year old books. The academy was rebuilt and today has about 650 students and is famous for its long traditions of educating students from all over the world in (tropical) forestry, resource management and sustainable land use.
In the early 20th century, Tharandt was a favorite summer resort of the people of Dresden, one of its principal charms being the magnificent beech woods which surround it.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Tharandt.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Tharandt.
Tharandt offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Tharandt with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Tharandt as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Tharandt is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9853 latitude, 13.5803 longitude.
Tharandt has a population of approximately 5,624 people, making it a town in Germany.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Tharandt as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Tharandt. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.
13 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A symmetrical baroque hunting palace rising from its own lake near Dresden, famous as a Cinderella film location.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Germany's oldest castle-palace towering over the Elbe at Meissen, birthplace of European porcelain.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular sandstone bridge spanning jagged rock pillars 194 metres above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
35 km · about 40 min drive
national park
A surreal landscape of eroded sandstone pillars, arches, and mesas along the Elbe, beloved by rock climbers and landscape painters.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
The largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, standing majestically in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland National Park.
50 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Tharandt.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning