Dresden. Race through the Old Town just like the pros - on Sunday, August 9, 2026, this will become a reality for amateur athletes at the Velorace Dresden, a bike race open to everyone. The 17-kilometer circuit takes riders past the city’s most beautiful spots: around the Frauenkirche, past the Zwinger and the Großer Garten, all the way to the Blaues Wunder bridge. The grand finale is an almost four-kilometer-long home stretch along the Elbe - with a view of the Old Town skyline.
Detours: How to Get Through Anyway
Drivers will therefore need to adjust their plans, but they can still get through the city: The Marienbrücke and Waldschlößchenbrücke will remain open to traffic heading toward the Old Town. Those heading to Neustadt will be routed across the Albert Bridge via a controlled passage. St. Petersburger Straße remains fully open toward the south. At several intersections, passage is time-limited and restricted. If you’re planning your route in detail, you can find the road closures at stadtplan.dresden.de; All information about the race is available at www.velorace-dresden.de.
