Meet new people in Dresden
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 is the capital of Saxony on the river Elbe and, with around 36,000 students, a university hub shaped by TU Dresden. The Äußere Neustadt is considered one of Germany's densest bar and club districts, while the Elbwiesen become an open-air meeting spot in summer. On top of that comes an unusually active student-club scene that has earned Dresden a reputation as the capital of Germany's student clubs.
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Event highlights in Dresden
The best spots and tips for students in Dresden
Äußere Neustadt
Trendy district with a high density of bars and clubs such as Katy's Garage and Scheune
Elbwiesen
Picnics and a riverside meeting spot, and in summer the Filmnächte am Elbufer open-air cinema
Studentenclub Bärenzwinger
Parties and concerts inside a historic fortress complex
Bunter Sommer Neustadt
A self-organised street festival in the Neustadt (successor to the BRN), held every June
New in Dresden? Here is how to connect
Dresden has around 35,900 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 we are building S'Up. Instead of sitting alone in Dresden, you see in the app what is happening near you, join spontaneous events or start your own, from a casual meetup to Äußere Neustadt. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Dresden. S'Up is launching soon on the App Store for iPhone; until then you can join the waitlist.
Frequently asked questions about Dresden
How do I find new friends in Dresden?
The easiest way is through shared activities, from sports to game nights to the semester party. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Dresden, with zero dating pressure. That is exactly what we are building S'Up for: in the app you see which spontaneous events and meetups are coming up near you and join with a single tap. S'Up is launching soon on the App Store for iPhone; until then you can join the waitlist.
What is there to do in Dresden?
Dresden has plenty to offer students: Äußere Neustadt, Elbwiesen or Studentenclub Bärenzwinger are popular spots. Once S'Up launches, you can find new events there and people to explore them with.
Is S'Up worth it for students in Dresden?
With around 35,900 students at 5 universities, Dresden has plenty of people looking to connect. S'Up is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline. The iPhone app launches soon; until then there is the waitlist.
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