A day trip to Saxon Switzerland
Experience the diversity of the Dresden Elbe, the Elbe Valley and Saxon Switzerland on a boat trip between Dresden and Königstein or Bad Schandau.
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 as well as Königstein await you. Here you can admire the world-famous Königstein Fortress, which towers 250 meters above sea level and looks back on a history of more than 700 years. In the high season the line continues to Bad Schandau.
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: at the respective stations at the selected times
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 starts at the piers 1-7 of the White Fleet Saxony directly in the Old Town of Dresden between Augustus Bridge and Carola Bridge.
At the piers all trips will be shown on displays - there you will also find out exactly at which pier your boat trip starts.
The boarding starts 15 minutes before the departure of the ship with free choice of seats on board.
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.
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.
station Bad Schandau
You will reach the Bad Schandau station downstream on the right, below the Elbresidenz hotel. Located directly next to the large Elbe Park and a few minutes from the historic center of the spa town, it is the right starting point for tours to Saxon or Bohemian Switzerland or a ride on the Kirnitzschtalbahn.
