L32 national park line - Pillnitz to Königstein

Tour through the national park Saxon Switzerland - national park tour

Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscape of Saxon Switzerland and dare to take a look at the magnificent Pillnitz Castle
Leave everyday life behind and relax to the rhythmic beating of the paddle wheels on the Elbe.

duration: about 180 minutes
departure at Pillnitz: Söbrigener Straße 2, 01326 Dresden - Accessibility (downstream): right bank of the Elbe

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 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 Pirna
Our pier in Pirna is located directly at the Elbe parking lot.

Pirna, about 20 kilometers from Dresden, is called "the gateway to Saxon Switzerland".
In the center of Pirna, a tour of the time-honored town is worthwhile. You will reach the town hall. It is located in the middle of the market square and combines stylistic elements from five centuries. Behind the houses on the east side of the market you will find the massive town church of St. Mary, which was built in the first half of the 16th century in place of an older church. You can still see its steep roof from afar while cruising on the Elbe. Today, the Dominican monastery houses the town museum.

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.

station Königstein
Directly below the famous fortress Königstein is our pier Königstein (downstream left).

Located directly at the S-Bahn station, it is the perfect starting point for visiting the fortress on the Table Mountain high above the Elbe Valley. Due to its location, the pier is easy to reach by S-Bahn line S1 (about 50 m) - the town center with the Fortress Express is also just a few minutes walk away.