Kunsthofpassage

Overview

The Kunsthofpassage is a series of five interconnected courtyards between Görlitzer Straße and Alaunstraße, each redesigned by different artists with distinctive themes. It is the most Instagram-famous spot in Dresden's Neustadt.

Highlights

• Court of Elements (Hof der Elemente): A building facade fitted with copper rain gutters and funnels that create music when it rains — the 'Singing Rain Drain' wall.
• Court of Light: Mirrors and reflective surfaces create shifting light patterns.
• Court of Animals: Whimsical animal mosaics cover an entire building facade.

History

Created in 2001 as part of a community art initiative to revitalize run-down Neustadt courtyards. Artists including Annette Paul, Christoph Roßner, and André Tempel designed the individual courts.

Visitor Tips

• Visit when it rains to hear the Court of Elements perform.
• Small shops and cafés occupy the ground floors.
• Duration: 20–30 minutes.