Open government district attracts thousands of visitors to Dresden

Highlights from the State Chancellery and the Ministry of the Interior

A wide-ranging program was on offer with lots of hands-on activities, offers for children and plenty of music. In the Saxon State Chancellery, for example, the seat of the Prime Minister, there were guided tours of the historic building.

In the Ministry of the Interior, interested visitors were able to see the main operations center of the Saxon police, the so-called Situation Center. The eye-catcher in front of the door was a demonstration by the Dresden professional fire department, who abseiled from a dizzying height. People could also test their marksmanship at the laser biathlon shooting range or marvel at the work of the dog squadron.

In the courtyard of the State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, there were also many hands-on activities and information on horticulture, energy advice, nutrition and climate. The Ministry of Social Affairs also offered many activities and information opportunities from the health and social sectors. For example, visitors could have their blood type determined by the German Red Cross (DRK).