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Transparent Factory
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The Transparent Factory is a car factory and exhibition space in Dresden, Germany owned by German carmaker Volkswagen and designed by architect Gunter Henn. It originally opened in 2002, producing the Volkswagen Phaeton until 2016. As of 2017 it produces the electric version of the Golf.
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Chopsticks
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im großen Garten DE, LennĂ©straße 9, 01069 Dresden, Germany
Mum's Food
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FeinbÀckerei Hentschel
Grunaer Str. 14, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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Transparent Factory

LennĂ©straße 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany
4.5(681)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Transparent Factory is a car factory and exhibition space in Dresden, Germany owned by German carmaker Volkswagen and designed by architect Gunter Henn. It originally opened in 2002, producing the Volkswagen Phaeton until 2016. As of 2017 it produces the electric version of the Golf.

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attractions: Dresden Park Railway, BOT Botanical Garden, German Hygiene Museum, SARRASANI, The Grand Garden of Dresden, Zoo Dresden, BlĂŒherpark, The Grand Garden Palace, Kunsthaus Dresden, Large garden Dresden and Dresden Park Railway, restaurants: e-VITRUM, Restaurant & VeranstaltungsstĂ€tte - Wachstube in Dresden, Chopsticks, CafĂ© MilchmĂ€dchen, SCHNIZZ Dresden-Mitte - mein Schnitzelrestaurant, Torwirtschaft Dresden, Torhaus-SĂŒd GmbH und CoKG, Wachstube, Mum's Food, FeinbĂ€ckerei Hentschel, MuseumskĂŒche
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glaesernemanufaktur.de
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Nearby attractions of Transparent Factory

Dresden Park Railway

BOT Botanical Garden

German Hygiene Museum

SARRASANI

The Grand Garden of Dresden

Zoo Dresden

BlĂŒherpark

The Grand Garden Palace

Kunsthaus Dresden

Large garden Dresden and Dresden Park Railway

Dresden Park Railway

Dresden Park Railway

4.7

(663)

Open 24 hours
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BOT Botanical Garden

BOT Botanical Garden

4.6

(1.1K)

Closed
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German Hygiene Museum

German Hygiene Museum

4.5

(4K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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SARRASANI

SARRASANI

4.4

(127)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Transparent Factory

e-VITRUM

Restaurant & VeranstaltungsstÀtte - Wachstube in Dresden

Chopsticks

Café MilchmÀdchen

SCHNIZZ Dresden-Mitte - mein Schnitzelrestaurant

Torwirtschaft Dresden

Torhaus-SĂŒd GmbH und CoKG, Wachstube

Mum's Food

FeinbÀckerei Hentschel

MuseumskĂŒche

e-VITRUM

e-VITRUM

3.7

(70)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Restaurant & VeranstaltungsstÀtte - Wachstube in Dresden

Restaurant & VeranstaltungsstÀtte - Wachstube in Dresden

4.5

(862)

Closed
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Chopsticks

Chopsticks

3.6

(127)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Café MilchmÀdchen

Café MilchmÀdchen

4.5

(1.5K)

Closed
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4.5
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VW's transparent factory in Dresden is an assembly plant occupying more than 80.000 m2 where visitors can observe the production flow of automobiles. Former models included the short lived Phaeton and Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Lately, the production has been limited to the ID.3 EV vehicles. Please note that there is no 24/7 production at the site. Instead, it is a sporadic activity and there are periods where no active production takes place. There are also paid guided tours that will take you through each step and they are inherently child/family friendly. Those tours continue even when there is no production and they are still worthwhile because you literally get to see a "frozen" snapshot. As an added benefit, you can taste the VW currywurst (which, interestingly but not suprisingly, has a VW part number) in the small restaurant e-VITRUM at the entrance (actually it is a pretty decent dining option and the options are not limited to the currywurst). Highly recommended, if you ever visit this beautiful historical city in Saxony.

p.s. Apparently you can literally pick up your car from the factory if you book it properly and complete your visit with the factory tour which I never did (I am gonna stick with hybrid cars for a...

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5.0
1y

Die Werksbesichtigung in der Dresdner GlĂ€sernen Manufaktur, einem Produktionsstandort von Volkswagen fĂŒr den e-Golf, war einfach fantastisch. Die gesamte Erfahrung verdient ein "sehr gut".

Unsere FĂŒhrerin Carolin war Ă€ußerst kompetent und engagiert. Sie fĂŒhrte uns durch die verschiedenen Produktionsbereiche und erklĂ€rte uns ausfĂŒhrlich die Schritte, die zur Herstellung des e-Golf fĂŒhren. Ihre Begeisterung fĂŒr das Elektrofahrzeug war deutlich spĂŒrbar und sie vermittelte uns ein tiefes VerstĂ€ndnis fĂŒr die Technologie und die Prozesse, die bei der Herstellung des Fahrzeugs zum Einsatz kommen.

Besonders beeindruckend war der Blick in die Produktionshalle, wo wir hautnah miterleben konnten, wie die einzelnen Komponenten des e-Golf zusammengefĂŒgt werden. Carolin nahm sich die Zeit, uns die verschiedenen Arbeitsschritte zu erlĂ€utern und beantwortete geduldig all unsere Fragen. Es war faszinierend zu sehen, wie PrĂ€zision und Handwerkskunst zu einem hochwertigen Elektrofahrzeug verschmelzen.

Neben der Produktion erhielten wir auch Einblicke in die Forschungs- und Entwicklungsabteilung der Manufaktur. Carolin zeigte uns die innovativen Technologien, die VW fĂŒr den e-Golf entwickelt hat, und erklĂ€rte uns die Vorteile eines Elektrofahrzeugs im Hinblick auf Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltschutz.

Die FĂŒhrung war nicht nur informativ, sondern auch interaktiv und unterhaltsam. Carolin verstand es, uns zu begeistern und uns in den Prozess der Fahrzeugherstellung einzubeziehen. Wir durften sogar selbst Hand anlegen und einige der Arbeitsschritte ausprobieren, was die Erfahrung noch unvergesslicher machte.

Alles in allem war die Werksbesichtigung in der Dresdner GlĂ€sernen Manufaktur mit Carolin als FĂŒhrerin eine außergewöhnliche Erfahrung. Ihre Fachkenntnisse, ihr Engagement und ihre Begeisterung fĂŒr den e-Golf machten die FĂŒhrung zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Carolin schaffte es, uns mit ihrer freundlichen und offenen Art sofort in den Bann zu ziehen. Sie beantwortete geduldig all unsere Fragen und erklĂ€rte uns jeden Schritt des Produktionsprozesses auf verstĂ€ndliche Weise.

Besonders beeindruckend war die AtmosphĂ€re in der GlĂ€sernen Manufaktur. Die Kombination aus modernster Technologie und traditioneller Handwerkskunst schafft eine einzigartige Umgebung, die man so nur selten erlebt. Es war faszinierend zu sehen, wie PrĂ€zision und Sorgfalt in jedem Detail des e-Golf spĂŒrbar sind.

DarĂŒber hinaus war es beeindruckend zu erfahren, wie Volkswagen sich fĂŒr Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltschutz einsetzt. Die Dresdner GlĂ€serne Manufaktur ist ein Vorreiter in der ElektromobilitĂ€t und zeigt, dass umweltfreundliche Fahrzeuge nicht nur gut fĂŒr die Umwelt, sondern auch technisch anspruchsvoll und attraktiv sein können.

Abschließend kann ich die Werksbesichtigung in der Dresdner GlĂ€sernen Manufaktur mit Carolin als FĂŒhrerin nur wĂ€rmstens empfehlen. Ihre Fachkenntnisse, ihre Begeisterung und ihre FĂ€higkeit, komplexe Informationen verstĂ€ndlich zu vermitteln, haben diese Erfahrung zu etwas Besonderem gemacht. Es war inspirierend zu sehen, wie Volkswagen mit dem e-Golf die Zukunft der MobilitĂ€t gestaltet und gleichzeitig auf QualitĂ€t und...

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In Dresden, Germany, the Transparent Factory—also known as GlĂ€serne Manufaktur—is a captivating blend of automotive craftsmanship and architectural elegance. Owned by Volkswagen, this factory stands as a testament to innovation and transparency.

Here’s a concise sentence for future visitors:

“Explore Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in Dresden, where glass walls reveal the intricate dance of assembly, and the electric hum of progress echoes through the maple-covered floors. Don’t miss the chance to test drive VW electric vehicles, immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies, and witness automotive excellence firsthand.” 🚗🔍🌟

Remember, this factory isn’t just about cars; it’s an experience that bridges engineering marvels with environmental consciousness. 🌿🌐

When I visited here, unfortunately there was “Under Renovation until January 28” sign. But I will definitely plan to come back and join again in the...

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VW's transparent factory in Dresden is an assembly plant occupying more than 80.000 m2 where visitors can observe the production flow of automobiles. Former models included the short lived Phaeton and Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Lately, the production has been limited to the ID.3 EV vehicles. Please note that there is no 24/7 production at the site. Instead, it is a sporadic activity and there are periods where no active production takes place. There are also paid guided tours that will take you through each step and they are inherently child/family friendly. Those tours continue even when there is no production and they are still worthwhile because you literally get to see a "frozen" snapshot. As an added benefit, you can taste the VW currywurst (which, interestingly but not suprisingly, has a VW part number) in the small restaurant e-VITRUM at the entrance (actually it is a pretty decent dining option and the options are not limited to the currywurst). Highly recommended, if you ever visit this beautiful historical city in Saxony. p.s. Apparently you can literally pick up your car from the factory if you book it properly and complete your visit with the factory tour which I never did (I am gonna stick with hybrid cars for a while so...)
Akihiro YamaguchiAkihiro Yamaguchi
In Dresden, Germany, the Transparent Factory—also known as GlĂ€serne Manufaktur—is a captivating blend of automotive craftsmanship and architectural elegance. Owned by Volkswagen, this factory stands as a testament to innovation and transparency. Here’s a concise sentence for future visitors: “Explore Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in Dresden, where glass walls reveal the intricate dance of assembly, and the electric hum of progress echoes through the maple-covered floors. Don’t miss the chance to test drive VW electric vehicles, immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies, and witness automotive excellence firsthand.” 🚗🔍🌟 Remember, this factory isn’t just about cars; it’s an experience that bridges engineering marvels with environmental consciousness. 🌿🌐 When I visited here, unfortunately there was “Under Renovation until January 28” sign. But I will definitely plan to come back and join again in the near future!
Olga ChelakOlga Chelak
Fully transparent factory, where you can see the production process. It is a good idea to check the time of production shifts in the official website in order to see the process. There is a big parking place near the factory. The excursions are available in English. The groups are small, you can ask questions after the excursion. It is prohibited to make photos and videos of the production facilities, only the demonstration cars can be photoed. The excursion lasts around 45 minutes, which is enough to understand the tasks of the factory and processes. There is a cafe and a very beautiful green territory, where you can enjoy coffee before or after the excursion. The place is unique and highly recommended for visit.
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VW's transparent factory in Dresden is an assembly plant occupying more than 80.000 m2 where visitors can observe the production flow of automobiles. Former models included the short lived Phaeton and Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Lately, the production has been limited to the ID.3 EV vehicles. Please note that there is no 24/7 production at the site. Instead, it is a sporadic activity and there are periods where no active production takes place. There are also paid guided tours that will take you through each step and they are inherently child/family friendly. Those tours continue even when there is no production and they are still worthwhile because you literally get to see a "frozen" snapshot. As an added benefit, you can taste the VW currywurst (which, interestingly but not suprisingly, has a VW part number) in the small restaurant e-VITRUM at the entrance (actually it is a pretty decent dining option and the options are not limited to the currywurst). Highly recommended, if you ever visit this beautiful historical city in Saxony. p.s. Apparently you can literally pick up your car from the factory if you book it properly and complete your visit with the factory tour which I never did (I am gonna stick with hybrid cars for a while so...)
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In Dresden, Germany, the Transparent Factory—also known as GlĂ€serne Manufaktur—is a captivating blend of automotive craftsmanship and architectural elegance. Owned by Volkswagen, this factory stands as a testament to innovation and transparency. Here’s a concise sentence for future visitors: “Explore Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in Dresden, where glass walls reveal the intricate dance of assembly, and the electric hum of progress echoes through the maple-covered floors. Don’t miss the chance to test drive VW electric vehicles, immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies, and witness automotive excellence firsthand.” 🚗🔍🌟 Remember, this factory isn’t just about cars; it’s an experience that bridges engineering marvels with environmental consciousness. 🌿🌐 When I visited here, unfortunately there was “Under Renovation until January 28” sign. But I will definitely plan to come back and join again in the near future!
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Fully transparent factory, where you can see the production process. It is a good idea to check the time of production shifts in the official website in order to see the process. There is a big parking place near the factory. The excursions are available in English. The groups are small, you can ask questions after the excursion. It is prohibited to make photos and videos of the production facilities, only the demonstration cars can be photoed. The excursion lasts around 45 minutes, which is enough to understand the tasks of the factory and processes. There is a cafe and a very beautiful green territory, where you can enjoy coffee before or after the excursion. The place is unique and highly recommended for visit.
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