If your time is running short, the weather is bad or you don’t feel up to any hikes there are other ways to get good impressions of the legendary nature of Saxon Switzerland. Fans of cultural attractions will also get their money’s worth.
Here is a list of recommended sights and destinations that do not require moving far.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
National Park Centre
The National Park Centre – exhibition and event centre in the heart of Bad Schandau / Photo: Archive National Park Centre
Look-out tower in Rathmannsdorf
Panorama view from the Rathmannsdorf tower / Photo: Archive Nationalparkverwaltung, K. Jäpelt
Nationalparkbahn railway through the Sebnitz Valley
Nationalparkbahn U28 on its journey through the romantic Sebnitz Valley / Photo: VVO, M. Schmidt
Boat ride on the Elbe River
Traditional paddle wheel steamer / Photo: Archive Nationalparkverwaltung, K. Jäpelt
Königstein Fortress
The fortress from above, Photo: Archive Nationalparkverwaltung
Felsenbühne Rathen
At the entrance to the Rathen Open Air Stage / Photo: Archive Nationalparkverwaltung, S. Klingner
Kirnitzsch Valley by tramway
The Kirnitzsch Valley Tramway on its curvy ride / Photo: Archive Nationalparkverwaltung, K. Jäpelt
