Tourism statisticsCity2026
Dresden Tourism Statistics: 425,749 Arrivals in 2025
Dresden, in Saxony, Germany, recorded 425,749 international arrivals in 2025, Landeshauptstadt Dresden reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 42,367 Airbnb stays in Dresden in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 215,200
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within Germany, among guests who left a review
- 67%
Key facts
Dresden Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Landeshauptstadt Dresden puts Dresden at 425,749 international arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Dresden at 42,367 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Dresden added up to 215,200 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Dresden lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Dresden in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Dresden had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Dresden in August were booked furthest ahead, about 98 days, against 37 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 67% of Dresden Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Germany, and the United States at 5.5% and the United Kingdom at 2.6% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Dresden Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Berlin was the top origin city at 9.5%, and Dresden itself came second at 2.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Dresden 5th for Airbnb stays among the 230 towns it lists in Germany in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Dresden?
Landeshauptstadt Dresden counted 425,749 international arrivals in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425,749International arrivals | International guest arrivals in accommodation establishments | 2025 | Landeshauptstadt Dresden |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Dresden
Dresden had 1,494 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 42,367 stays and 215,200 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,494
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 42,367
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 215,200
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Dresden?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Dresden in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, August, September, October, May, June, July, April, March, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.8% | 67 days |
| August | 9.7% | 98 days |
| September | 9.3% | 55 days |
| October | 9.3% | 58 days |
| May | 9.3% | 64 days |
| June | 8.7% | 63 days |
| July | 8.5% | 85 days |
| April | 8.1% | 51 days |
| March | 8.1% | 41 days |
| November | 7.3% | 71 days |
| February | 6.2% | 37 days |
| January | 5.6% | 39 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Dresden Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Dresden Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Germany (67%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 5.5% and the United Kingdom at 2.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Berlin was the top origin city at 9.5%, and Dresden itself came second at 2.6%. The figures rest on 116,563 reviews, written over many years.
67% from within Germany
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Germany 67%
- From abroad 33%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Dresden
How many tourists visit Dresden?
Dresden had 425,749 international arrivals in 2025, according to Landeshauptstadt Dresden. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 42,367 Airbnb stays in Dresden in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Dresden?
The busiest Airbnb month in Dresden in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Dresden?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Dresden in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 39 days ahead, against 98 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Dresden?
A typical Airbnb stay in Dresden lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in August to 5.3 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Dresden come from?
Of Dresden Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 67% were from within Germany, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 5.5% and the United Kingdom at 2.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Berlin at 9.5%, and Dresden itself came second at 2.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Landeshauptstadt Dresden counts international arrivals (425,749 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 42,367 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 42,367 stays at 5.08 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 116,563 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.