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Attraction · Dresden · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis in Dresden

Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis is an attraction in Dresden, Saxony. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 45 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 270 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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The story

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Audio tour · Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis

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You're standing at the Katholische Hofkirche in Dresden, close to the river Elbe. Today it's the cathedral of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen, and since 1980 it has also carried the name Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Start by looking up at the tower. It's 85.5 metres tall, and on it stand four figures representing Faith, Hope, Love and Justice.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mon-Thu 10:00-17:00 · Fri 13:00-17:00 · Sat 10:00-17:00 · Sun 12:00-16:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis in Dresden: the Catholic court church

The Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis in Dresden is a Catholic church and the main church of the bisdom Dresden-Meißen, an area with Catholic churches and believers. Dresden was not a Catholic city, but the rulers of Saksen were, so the church was built as their own court church. Dozens of members of the vorstenhuis Wettin lie in the burial vaults, and the heart of August de Sterke is also kept here. The organ is the last work of organ builder Gottfried Silbermann. Since 1980, the church has also officially been known as the kathedraal van de Heilige Drievuldigheid. You will find it at Schloßstraße 24, close to the Elbe. The Residenzschloss Dresden is 103 metres away, the Historisches Grünes Gewölbe museum is 123 metres further on, and the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister is 190 metres away.

History: construction, bombing and restoration

In the mid-eighteenth century, the church was built for the ruler. He was the prince-elector and king. The design came from the architect Gaetano Chiaveri. Around the same time, the city's residents built their Frauenkirche. A footbridge connected the new court church with the castle, where the ruler lived. In February 1945, the church was badly damaged during the bombing of Dresden. The roof and vaults collapsed. After the war, the church was rebuilt. After reunification, the bridge to the castle was also restored.

Accessibility and Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis: opening hours

Monday to Thursday, the church is open from 10:00 to 17:00. On Friday it opens later, from 13:00 to 17:00. On Saturday you can visit again from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Sunday the church is open from 12:00 to 16:00. These times come from OpenStreetMap. For the latest information, check the official website at bistum-dresden-meissen.de/front_content.php?idcat=1814. The church is accessible by wheelchair. Inside, there is also a toilet that you can use with a wheelchair.

Toilet, drinking water and benches near Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis

A public toilet is 124 metres from Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis, at Schloßplatz, and it is free to use. There are 14 public toilets within 500 metres. The nearest drinking water point is on Schloßstraße, 268 metres from the church. It is wheelchair accessible and suitable for filling a bottle. There are 3 drinking water points within 500 metres. If you want to sit down for a while, the closest bench is 93 metres away, at Terrassenufer. There are 202 benches within 500 metres, so you do not have to walk far for a place to rest.

Walking and more to see nearby

The Semperoper is 191 metres from the cathedral, and the Zwinger is 245 metres further on. Both places have an audio story in the Outdoor Pitstop app, and so do the other places nearby that are already listed above. If you are done here, you do not have to walk far to reach the next spot. The cathedral has its own audio story too. It lasts 2 minutes, and you can listen to it in the app on the spot, while you look at the tower and the statues. This way, you can take a short walk past these places and hear something new along the way.

Facilities near Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or honesty box within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 45 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Dresden Castle
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Dresden Castle · 100 m

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Historisches Grünes Gewölbe
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Historisches Grünes Gewölbe · 120 m

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Semperoper
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Semperoper · 190 m

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Zwinger
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Zwinger · 250 m

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Moritzburg Castle
AttractionAudio story · 3 min

Moritzburg Castle · 13.3 km

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Also within walking distance

The 8 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Gemäldegalerie Alte MeisterMuseum · 190 m away
  2. 2Brühl's TerraceAttraction · 270 m away
  3. 3Church of Our LadyAttraction · 340 m away
  4. 4Galerie Neue MeisterMuseum · 520 m away
  5. 5AlbertinumMuseum · 520 m away
  6. 6Goldener ReiterAttraction · 580 m away
  7. 7YenidzeAttraction · 960 m away
  8. 8Gläserne ManufakturMuseum · 1.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the kathedrale ss. trinitatis in Dresden?

The cathedral is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. On Friday it is open from 13:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00.

Where can I sit on a bench near the kathedrale ss. trinitatis?

The nearest bench is 93 metres from the cathedral, at Terrassenufer. There are 202 benches within 500 metres.

Is there a toilet at the kathedrale ss. trinitatis?

Yes, inside the cathedral there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The nearest public toilet is free and is 124 metres away, at Schloßplatz.

Where can I find drinking water near the kathedrale ss. trinitatis?

The nearest water tap is 268 metres from the cathedral, at Schloßstraße. It is wheelchair-accessible and suitable for filling a bottle.

How tall is the tower of the kathedrale ss. trinitatis in Dresden?

The tower is 85.5 metres tall. Four figures stand at the top.

Is the kathedrale ss. trinitatis wheelchair-accessible?

Yes, the cathedral is wheelchair-accessible. The toilet inside is also wheelchair-accessible.

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