New in Dresden, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Dresden — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Dresden ist Sachsens Landeshauptstadt an der Elbe und mit rund 37.000 Studierenden ein Uni-Standort, der von der TU Dresden geprägt wird. Die Äußere Neustadt gilt als eines der dichtesten Kneipen- und Clubviertel Deutschlands, während die Elbwiesen im Sommer zum Treffpunkt unter freiem Himmel werden. Dazu kommt eine ungewöhnlich aktive Studentenclub-Szene, die Dresden den Ruf als Hauptstadt der deutschen Studentenclubs eingebracht hat.
The best spots and tips for students in Dresden
Äußere Neustadt
Szene-Viertel mit hoher Dichte an Bars und Clubs wie Katy's Garage und Scheune
Elbwiesen
Picknick und Treffpunkt am Ufer, im Sommer die Filmnächte am Elbufer
Studentenclub Bärenzwinger
Partys und Konzerte in einer historischen Festungsanlage
Bunter Sommer Neustadt
Selbstorganisiertes Straßenfest in der Neustadt (Nachfolger der BRN), jährlich im Juni
Dresden has around 37,000 students at 5 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Dresden, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Äußere Neustadt. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Dresden.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Dresden today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Dresden, with zero dating pressure.
Dresden has plenty to offer students: Äußere Neustadt, Elbwiesen or Studentenclub Bärenzwinger are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 37,000 students at 5 universities, Dresden is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.