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Reduced Schedule for Public Transport in Dresden During Christmas
Over the Christmas holiday season, public transport in Dresden will operate less frequently, according to Christian Schlemper, spokesperson for the Upper Elbe Transport Association (VVO).
On Christmas Eve, most vehicles of the Dresden Transport Company (DVB) will adhere to the Sunday schedule until 3:00 PM. However, tram line 6 and replacement service EV11 will run every 15 minutes, and lines 1, 8, and 9 will operate every 30 minutes. From 3:30 PM onwards, nearly all lines will operate on a 30-minute interval. The funiculars and ferries will also run for shorter periods.
On Christmas Day and Boxing Day (December 25th and 26th), the Sunday and holiday schedule will be in effect. From December 27th to 29th, the holiday schedule will apply.
The VVO or DVB info hotline will be active daily to provide information on navigating the city during this period.
While specific holiday schedule changes for Dresden's Christmas season were not detailed in the available information, it is common for public transport systems to adjust their schedules to accommodate festivities and reduced demand during the holiday season. For up-to-date information, travelers are advised to visit the official DVB website. Notably, Dresden's well-known Christmas markets, such as the Striezelmarkt, can be easily accessed using public transport.
The transportation industry in Dresden may adopt changes in its public-transit schedule during the Christmas season to accommodate festivities and reduced demand. On specific days such as Christmas Day, boxing day, and the following days, the holiday schedule may be in effect for the Dresden Transport Company, following the Sunday and holiday schedule.
