Will it work on day trips to Saxon Switzerland?

Yes — it's a national Germany plan, so it covers the whole trip to the Bastei and Königstein. Coverage is good in the valley towns but patchy deep in the gorges, so download offline maps before you set off on the trails.

Can I use the same eSIM in Prague or Berlin?

In Berlin, yes — it's a Germany-wide plan covering the train north. Prague is another country, though, so you'd need a Czech or Europe-wide eSIM for that leg. This plan stays within Germany's borders.

Dresden eSIM.

Name: Dresden travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

The rebuilt Frauenkirche to the Neustadt's street art — Dresden on the Elbe, connected.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Germany →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$5.11$0.51/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$5.11

Good to know in Dresden

Dresden makes an easy base for Saxon Switzerland National Park, but mobile signal drops among the Bastei's sandstone pinnacles and deep gorges — download the trail map and your S-Bahn return ticket before you leave the city.

Two simple ways to buy

Dresden eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Dresden eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Dresden — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Dresden?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Dresden eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Dresden are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Dresden eSIM: your local data guide.

Dresden pairs baroque grandeur with a scruffy creative streak — the rebuilt Frauenkirche and Zwinger palace on one bank, the graffiti-splashed Neustadt bars on the other. A Dresden eSIM keeps DVB tram times, maps and translation live as you tour the Semperoper, trace the Fürstenzug mural or plan a hike out to the Bastei bridge.

One eSIM for Dresden and all of Germany. It's the national Germany eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Dresden as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Dresden Airport (DRS)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Dresden eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.54

$1.63

—

5 days1GB

$0.33

$1.63

−39%

7 days1GB

$0.23

$1.63

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.51

$5.11

−6%

15 days3GB

$0.34

$5.11

−37%

30 days3GB

$0.23

$6.81

−57%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Dresden

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Dresden eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Dresden.

Altstadt

The Frauenkirche, Zwinger and Brühl's Terrace cluster along the Elbe; data covers timed museum tickets, opera bookings and history look-ups.

Äußere Neustadt

Dresden's alternative quarter is packed with bars and street art — maps and ride-hailing help you explore its maze of courtyards after dark.

Brühl's Terrace

The 'Balcony of Europe' overlooks the river; lean on data for boat-trip times and the best sunset photo spots along the Elbe.

Saxon Switzerland

Just outside the city, the Bastei rock bridge is a favourite day trip — save offline trail maps, as signal thins in the sandstone gorges.

The practical bit

Getting around Dresden on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Dresden

DVB mobil— Dresden's app for tram and bus tickets and live departures citywide; mobile fares need data.
DB Navigator— Deutsche Bahn app for the S1 into Saxon Switzerland and the Bastei; live schedules need data.
FREENOW— Germany's main taxi app; hail a licensed Dresden cab back from the Neustadt bars.
Google Maps— Tram and walking routes around the Altstadt, plus offline maps for the Bastei gorges.

How long to stay in Dresden

Two days suits Dresden, taking in the baroque Altstadt, a Semperoper performance and the Neustadt bars, with a third often added for the Bastei and Saxon Switzerland.

How much data for Dresden

Two days of DVB trams, maps and museum look-ups sit easily on 1-3GB; step up to 3-5GB if you'll navigate Saxon Switzerland trails, or Unlimited to stream and hotspot across a longer stay.

Coverage in Dresden

5G and 4G are reliable across Dresden's Altstadt, the airport and the tram lines, but coverage thins noticeably deep among Saxon Switzerland's sandstone gorges and pinnacles, so save offline trail maps before you hike.

Where you're headed

Discover Dresden.

Dresden, Germany — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Dresden eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Dresden, Germany — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Dresden eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Dresden, Germany — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Dresden eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Dresden, Germany — a travel moment · stay connected with a Dresden eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Dresden eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Dresden

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Dresden?

What is a Dresden eSIM?

A Dresden eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Dresden data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Dresden eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Dresden eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Dresden, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Dresden.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Germany.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Germany's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Telekom
Vodafone
O2
1&1

Popular places covered

BerlinMunichFrankfurtHamburgCologneDresdenNurembergHeidelberg

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Dresden eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Dresden eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. It connects automatically when you land at DRS across Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1. Enable it before flying and the airport S-Bahn into town, the DVB app and maps will be working as soon as you land.

Your Dresden eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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