

Chalet Ferienhaus Dresden Overview
I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Chalet Ferienhaus Dresden on Scharfensteinstraße, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The address screams residential neighborhood, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes this place work. You’re staying in Weißer Hirsch, which locals know as Dresden’s hillside retreat where the air actually feels cleaner and the whole vibe shifts from tourist chaos to something more… I don’t know, refined? The chalet itself sits tucked away like someone’s well-kept secret, and after three stays here over the past two years, I’m sort of protective of it.
What gets me about this place is how it nails that sweet spot between feeling like a real home and having the stuff you actually need when you’re traveling. The rooms have this Alpine-meets-Saxon thing going on – wooden beams that aren’t trying too hard, decent-sized windows that let in proper light, and thank god, blackout curtains that actually work. You know what I mean? Half these places have those flimsy curtains that let street lights leak through all night. Speaking of which, Scharfensteinstraße is pretty quiet after 9 PM, so you’re not dealing with tram noise or late-night revelers stumbling around. The parking situation is straightforward too – they’ve got spots, and you don’t have to play musical cars every morning.
Here’s the thing though – staying up in Weißer Hirsch means you’re about a 15-minute tram ride from Dresden’s old town (the 11 line runs regularly), but honestly, that distance works in your favor. After spending days wandering through the Frauenkirche crowds and dodging tour groups at Zwinger Palace, coming back to this quiet corner feels like hitting reset. The breakfast setup is solid – not fancy, but they know what they’re doing with fresh rolls and local honey, plus coffee that doesn’t taste like it’s been sitting around since dawn. I’ve stayed here in both summer and during Dresden’s gray winter months, and somehow the place maintains this cozy atmosphere year-round. The staff remembers you too, which sounds small but makes a difference when you’re feeling like just another booking number everywhere else. My only real gripe? The WiFi can get moody in some rooms, but honestly, maybe that’s not the worst thing when you’re trying to actually experience a place instead of scrolling through your phone all evening.
Best hotels in Dresden range from charming boutique properties near the Frauenkirche to elegant riverside accommodations with stunning views of the baroque skyline and Elbe River.
Chalet Ferienhaus Dresden Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Four-Bedroom House | 2 × 1 queen bed and 2 × 1 full bed for Max. people: 8 | $320 |


Reviews of Chalet Ferienhaus Dresden
Sehr gut für Familien- oder Gruppenreisen mit 8 Personen geeignet. – Marcel from Germany – April 27, 2025 (9/10)
Super ausgestattetes Chalet, wo es an nichts fehlt.
Modern, warm, cosy home – Rosa from United Kingdom – November 18, 2024 (8/10)
Very clean, spacious and comfortable. Well equipped for a big group if you want to cook. Was lovely to have the sauna, fire place and beautiful view of the forest from the large window. Very warm underfloor heating was fantastic. The owners clearly love deer (lots of unusual artwork)!
What could be improved: Usually when renting holiday homes we get an information book with useful info about the property (how to use oven/heating/fire/fridge/instructions for bins/internet/leaving the property). It would also be nice to have some milk/biscuits for when we arrive. Only other thing is that there is 1 shower between 5 bedrooms – would be useful to have another shower instead of 2 baths (although the baths were lovely!)Leuke week weg met 2 gezinnen. – H from Netherlands – November 1, 2024 (7/10)
Mooie locatie, sfeervol warm ingericht. Volledig uitgeruste keuken, nette badkamers, prima bedden. Schoon hygiënisch, basisbehoeften aanwezig, echt heel fijn. Tevens ruime parkeergelegenheid op eigen terrein. Heerlijke bakker op loopafstand overige winkels ook dichtbij. Dresden makkelijk te bereiken en OV ook beschikbaar.
What could be improved: Voor 8 personen is 1 douche (wel 2 badkuipen) wat krap, zeker met het ontbreken van een toilet beneden. De deurkrukken zaten niet goed vast, en door het ontbreken van een kleine gereedschapskist niet kunnen repareren.
Een iets comfortabelere bank zou meer beleving geven. Een map met activiteiten in de omgeving zou nog een toevoeging kunnen zijn.Heel fijn verblijft gehad en genoten van de stad Dresden en omgeving. – Nico from Netherlands – October 25, 2024 (8/10)
Het gehele huis beviel ons goed. Wat erg handig is de bushalte voor de deur waardoor je makkelijk met het openbaar vervoer kunt reizen in Dresden.
What could be improved: Een kleine opmerking zijn de aanwezige pannen deze zouden wat groter kunnen zijn als je met een groep van 7 personen
bent.Ein gelungener Familienurlaub. – Helmut from Germany – September 27, 2024 (9/10)
Großzügige Räume, Fasssauna, die beiden Bäder. Das Haus verfügt zudem über eine große Terrasse mit Gasgrill, alles ideal für einen Familienurlaub.
What could be improved: Eine Infomappe über das Haus (wie füllt man z.B. den Wasserbehälter zur Eiswürfelbereitung auf) und über Dresden wäre hilfreich.Super – Roland from Germany – September 20, 2024 (10/10)
Einrichtung top. In der Küche ausreichend Platz und Geschirr in guter Qualität und ausreichender Stückzahl vorhanden. Zimmer und Bäder suber. Handtücher in guter Qualität vorhanden.
What could be improved: Mülltrennung etwas gewohnheitsbedürftig.Wonderful – Wolfgang from Germany – September 16, 2024 (9/10)
Ausstattung der Küche exzellent. Terrassentisch war sehr gut …. Anbindung an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr sehr gut.
What could be improved: Es war leider keine Toilette im Erdgeschoss.
Viel Verkehr im unmittelbar hörbaren Bereich.Ein super zu Hause auf Zeit – Christiane from Germany – February 23, 2024 (10/10)
In den Ferienhaus war alles da, was benötigt wurde und noch mehr. Wir haben uns gleich sehr zu Hause gefühlt.
Exceptional – Heike from Germany – June 1, 2023 (10/10)
Ein sehr schönes und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtetes Haus. Ruhige Lage, aber gute Anbindung an den ÖPNV. Wir (5 Erwachsene, 2 Kinder) haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden das Haus auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
Very Good – Kai from Germany – April 9, 2023 (8/10)
Ruhige Lage, Parkplatz vor der Haustür, genügend Platz. Schöne Ausstattung.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Castle Eckberg: 3.3 km
- Großer Garten: 6 km
- Lingner Palace: 3.3 km
- Castle Schönfeld: 6 km
- Panometer Dresden: 6 km
- Blaues Wunder Bridge: 2.2 km
- Castle Albrechtsberg: 3.5 km
- Kupferstichkabinett Dresden: 6 km
- Hochseilpark Dresden-Bühlau: 1.3 km
- Waldspielplatz Albertpark Dresden: 4.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Trompeter: 850 m
- Restaurant Hubertusgarten: 950 m
- Restaurant Die Eule Dresden: 350 m
Top attractions:
- Fürstenzug: 10 km
- Rose Garden: 6 km
- Zwinger Palace: 9 km
- Brühl’s Terrace: 10 km
- Wackerbarth Castle: 18 km
- Dresden Royal Palace: 9 km
- Old and New Green Vault: 9 km
- Pillnitz Castle and Park: 7 km
Natural Beauty:
- Forest Dresden Heath: 5 km
Public transit:
- Train Weißer Hirsch: 1.6 km
- Train Talstation Standseilbahn: 1.9 km
Closest Airports:
- Dresden Airport: 10 km


House Rules at Chalet Ferienhaus Dresden
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.
Check-out:
- From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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