We had a fantastic house swap in Dresden. Michael's apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood. Perfect cycling distance to the city center alon...
Read More...Willy
Belgium
Aug 1, 2022 - Aug 16, 2022
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 18/Feb/2023
I am father of two kids (12, 10) and work as professor in bioinformatics at technical university of Dresden, Germany. In my spare time I paddle in a dragon boat on the river Elbe. I love arts, modern dance, arthouse movies, jazz, and cooking. I lived in London and Lisbon and speak English and Portuguese.
Additional languages spoken
English, Portuguese
Affinities
Watersports,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors
Profession
Professor
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Willy
Belgium
Sigrun & Torkil
Norway
We had a fantastic house swap in Dresden. Michael's apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood. Perfect cycling distance to the city center alon...
Read More...We had a fantastic house swap in Dresden. Michael's apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood. Perfect cycling distance to the city center along the river Elbe. It is a practical and spacious apartment. We received a good description and valuable information ahead of the exchange. Dresden is a beautiful city with cultural treasures and a moving history. We felt touched by the city's unique cultural treasures from the Baroque era, to the horrors of the bombing in 1945, and the DDR era and finally the reconstruction after 1989. We are impressed by the Germans' ability to rebuild their country. We will recommend Michaels flat and Dresden to other house slapperes. This was a very nice experience. Sigrun & Torkil
Read Less...Felix
Denmark
If you get an opportunity to exchange your home with Michael Schroeder in Dresden, you are probably as lucky as you can get in this great city. Michae...
Read More...If you get an opportunity to exchange your home with Michael Schroeder in Dresden, you are probably as lucky as you can get in this great city. Michael’s apartment is located in one of the most attractive areas with very impressive historical buildings and big old trees. The apartment offers a spacious modern kitchen, two comfortable bathrooms and two living rooms along with two balconies from which you can enjoy meals and a view of the park. The three bicycles take you along the Elb River and across the old charming bridge to a lovely Parisian neighborhood on the other side. Don’t miss the nice little local restaurant there. There are so many interesting things to see in Dresden and coming back to the classy apartment only adds extra value to the Dresden experience.
Read Less...Benedicte & Laurent
France
We had very good holidays in Michael's home, which is large and bright, with an attentive decoration in a charming and peaceful area. It's a perfect ...
Read More...We had very good holidays in Michael's home, which is large and bright, with an attentive decoration in a charming and peaceful area. It's a perfect location for family holidays, just beside the Elbe and the Blaues Wunder, with beautiful cycle paths, several Biergarten, convenient shops and a cinema, and a very easy access to the center of Dresden (where you can find a lot of museums, castles and architectural sightseeings) as well as in the German Saxony (with wonderful views on a great nature). Our communication was easy. Many thanks to you, Michael, Ella and Nico for these holidays and the good care you took about our home, plants and cat :-)
Read Less...Bridget
United Kingdom
Lydia
Netherlands
Michael's home was fantastic, a perfect mix between modern comfort and classic elements. The neighbourhood is beautiful and very close to the Elbe, w...
Read More...Michael's home was fantastic, a perfect mix between modern comfort and classic elements. The neighbourhood is beautiful and very close to the Elbe, where you can cycle for hours, upstream and downstream. In the sittingroom with charming balcony, you have a view on a nice little park with many old trees. Do not hasitate and visit interesting Dresden and its environs. I enjoyed every moment in Micheal´s cosy and comfortable house. Communication and handover worked perfectly.
Read Less...Janet & Robert
United Kingdom
We very much enjoyed our stay in this family home. The flat was spacious and had everything we needed. There were several good tram links about 10 mi...
Read More...We very much enjoyed our stay in this family home. The flat was spacious and had everything we needed. There were several good tram links about 10 minutes' walk away as well as shops and even a riverside beer garden! We felt very welcome and comfortable - definitely recommended if you want to explore Dresden and nearby.
Read Less...David
United Kingdom
We were very comfortable staying in this large split-level apartment. The historic center is a tram ride away. Supermarkets are nearby. We also visite...
Read More...We were very comfortable staying in this large split-level apartment. The historic center is a tram ride away. Supermarkets are nearby. We also visited some castles on the other side of the river Elbe. The exchange went very smoothly without problems. Recommended.
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large flat (170sqm, 1800sqft) overlooking a park. In close proximity to river Elbe and "Blaues Wunder". Wooden floor. High ceilings (3,40m, 11ft), 4 bed rooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bath rooms, shower and bath tub, two balconies. Split-level. Note, the master bed room is accessible through a spiral staircase within the flat.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The flat is opposite a park with tall oak trees. There is a playground nearby with soccer and basket ball. In the park, there are many people walking their dogs - so it is ideal if you bring your pet. Just a few meters from the flat are two very nice restaurants including the Stresa, ranked 4th for Dresden on Trip advisor. It is a 10 minute stroll to the river Elbe with many cafes, beer gardens, cycling paths along the river into the center, and a pier for a ship into town or into saxon Switzerland. The historic center can be reached in 20 minutes by bike, 10 minutes by car or tram.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Take a stroll to Schillerplatz, have a first coffee at Charlotte's Enkel walk over to Schillergarten, have a beer and look at the river Elbe and hills with the vineyards and the three castles. Take a cruise liner into the historic city center and visit the famous church of our lady, the Zwinger with its art collection, the green vault with jewels and nicnac. Eat next to the church and in winter visit Germany oldest christmas market and in summer join in for open air cinema with the city's skyline as backdrop. Spend time exploring the direct neighbourhood with its magnificient mansions and of course visit saxon switzerland for hiking and climbing and nordic sky in winter.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Keep the place tidy and clean and do not use the antique ovens.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 18/Feb/2023
I am father of two kids (12, 10) and work as professor in bioinformatics at technical university of Dresden, Germany. In my spare time I paddle in a dragon boat on the river Elbe. I love arts, modern dance, arthouse movies, jazz, and cooking. I lived in London and Lisbon and speak English and Portuguese.
Additional languages spoken
English, Portuguese
Affinities
Watersports,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors
Profession
Professor
Our personal links
Willy
Belgium
Sigrun & Torkil
Norway
We had a fantastic house swap in Dresden. Michael's apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood. Perfect cycling distance to the city center alon...
Read More...We had a fantastic house swap in Dresden. Michael's apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood. Perfect cycling distance to the city center along the river Elbe. It is a practical and spacious apartment. We received a good description and valuable information ahead of the exchange. Dresden is a beautiful city with cultural treasures and a moving history. We felt touched by the city's unique cultural treasures from the Baroque era, to the horrors of the bombing in 1945, and the DDR era and finally the reconstruction after 1989. We are impressed by the Germans' ability to rebuild their country. We will recommend Michaels flat and Dresden to other house slapperes. This was a very nice experience. Sigrun & Torkil
Read Less...Felix
Denmark
If you get an opportunity to exchange your home with Michael Schroeder in Dresden, you are probably as lucky as you can get in this great city. Michae...
Read More...If you get an opportunity to exchange your home with Michael Schroeder in Dresden, you are probably as lucky as you can get in this great city. Michael’s apartment is located in one of the most attractive areas with very impressive historical buildings and big old trees. The apartment offers a spacious modern kitchen, two comfortable bathrooms and two living rooms along with two balconies from which you can enjoy meals and a view of the park. The three bicycles take you along the Elb River and across the old charming bridge to a lovely Parisian neighborhood on the other side. Don’t miss the nice little local restaurant there. There are so many interesting things to see in Dresden and coming back to the classy apartment only adds extra value to the Dresden experience.
Read Less...Benedicte & Laurent
France
We had very good holidays in Michael's home, which is large and bright, with an attentive decoration in a charming and peaceful area. It's a perfect ...
Read More...We had very good holidays in Michael's home, which is large and bright, with an attentive decoration in a charming and peaceful area. It's a perfect location for family holidays, just beside the Elbe and the Blaues Wunder, with beautiful cycle paths, several Biergarten, convenient shops and a cinema, and a very easy access to the center of Dresden (where you can find a lot of museums, castles and architectural sightseeings) as well as in the German Saxony (with wonderful views on a great nature). Our communication was easy. Many thanks to you, Michael, Ella and Nico for these holidays and the good care you took about our home, plants and cat :-)
Read Less...Bridget
United Kingdom
Lydia
Netherlands
Michael's home was fantastic, a perfect mix between modern comfort and classic elements. The neighbourhood is beautiful and very close to the Elbe, w...
Read More...Michael's home was fantastic, a perfect mix between modern comfort and classic elements. The neighbourhood is beautiful and very close to the Elbe, where you can cycle for hours, upstream and downstream. In the sittingroom with charming balcony, you have a view on a nice little park with many old trees. Do not hasitate and visit interesting Dresden and its environs. I enjoyed every moment in Micheal´s cosy and comfortable house. Communication and handover worked perfectly.
Read Less...Janet & Robert
United Kingdom
We very much enjoyed our stay in this family home. The flat was spacious and had everything we needed. There were several good tram links about 10 mi...
Read More...We very much enjoyed our stay in this family home. The flat was spacious and had everything we needed. There were several good tram links about 10 minutes' walk away as well as shops and even a riverside beer garden! We felt very welcome and comfortable - definitely recommended if you want to explore Dresden and nearby.
Read Less...David
United Kingdom
We were very comfortable staying in this large split-level apartment. The historic center is a tram ride away. Supermarkets are nearby. We also visite...
Read More...We were very comfortable staying in this large split-level apartment. The historic center is a tram ride away. Supermarkets are nearby. We also visited some castles on the other side of the river Elbe. The exchange went very smoothly without problems. Recommended.
Read Less...A very nice houseswap in a very nice city
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