Saxon Switzerland - from Kurort Rathen to Dresden
Experience the diversity of the Dresden Elbe, the Elbe Valley and Saxon Switzerland on a boat trip between Rathen and Dresden.
Discover a dreamlike region, from bizarrely shaped rock formations to opulent vineyards and fascinating baroque castles to the unique skyline of Dresden. Enjoy priceless views of Dresden's city center with the Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House and the Brühl Terrace. In addition, you can discover the beautiful Elbe castles and Pillnitz Palace and Park along the banks of the Elbe during the trip.
In Saxon Switzerland, the towns of Pirna, Wehlen and the spa town of Rathen await you.
This tour offers different options, e.g. a round trip or single trips starting in Dresden, Kurort Rathen, Königstein or Bad Schandau. Please note different departure times.
note: The line L12 runs in the low season (April and October) only to Königstein, in the high season to Bad Schandau.
duration: about 150 minutes
departure: station Kurort Rathen at the selected time
a notice: Unfortunately, it is not possible to take a wheelchair when boarding or disembarking in Dresden at piers 17 to 20.
reduced: children (6-14 years), pupils and students (proof required)
free of charge: Children under the age of 6 and a person accompanying severely disabled persons with a "B" ID card (proof required) travel free of charge on all scheduled trips.
station Dresden Terrassenufer
Your trip ends at the piers 17-20 of the White Fleet Saxony directly in the Old Town of Dresden between Albert Bridge and Carola Bridge.
station Blasewitz
The station Blasewitz is located directly at the Loschwitz Bridge, the "Blue Wonder" below the restaurant "Schillergarten" (downstream left). From here you can reach the Dresden funicular, the suspension railroad and the villa district Loschwitz.
station Pillnitz
The Pillnitz station is located with two moorings about 300 m from Pillnitz Palace, directly opposite the Elbe island Pillnitz or below the restaurant "Elbblick" (downstream right) - an ideal starting point for a visit to the palace, the park or a vineyard hike.
station Kurort Rathen
The station Kurort Rathen is located below the famous Bastei Bridge - right next to the pier of the ferry that connects both riverbanks (downstream right).
From here you have the perfect starting point for a hike to the famous Bastei or for a visit to the Felsenbühne Rathen. Or you can end a wonderful day of hiking with a relaxing boat trip on your way home.
