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We will advise you in the Tourist Service. You will meet us in the botanical garden and in the museum, in the library or when tending the green areas. We organize cultural events and with us you can climb the peaks of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
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As an overnight guest in Bad Schandau, you pay the guest tax and receive the Saxon Switzerland mobile guest card in your accommodation.
Many leisure facilities in the entire region grant you discounts during your stay. A list of all participating partners and further information can be found in the brochure Endlich Freizeit!
With the guest card you can use local public transport in the Oberelbe transport association (VVO) in Saxon Switzerland in the tariff zones Pirna (70), Bad Gottleuba (71), Bad Schandau (72) and Neustadt (73) free of charge from the day of arrival to the day of departure as many trips as you like.
The city of Bad Schandau charges a guest tax for overnight visitors. This contribution finances the maintenance and expansion of the tourism and health resort infrastructure and its offers.
According to the guest tax statute, the amount of the contribution for each guest is 3 euros per day, for children and young people from 7 up to and including 15 years 1.50 euros. Guests of the spa clinics pay 1.20 euros all year round. Children under the age of 7 are exempt from the guest tax.
Bad Schandau is a regional transport hub and easily accessible. There are many ways to get there: by bus or train, on foot or by bike - you have the choice from environmentally friendly to eventful.
The Bad Schandau National Park train station can be reached directly with the S-Bahn and regional trains of the Oberelbe transport association (VVO) from Dresden and the cities of the Upper Elbe Valley as well as the Eurocity connections of Deutsche Bahn on the routes Berlin - Prague and Hamburg - Budapest. Be sure to book a window seat and see the mighty rock faces of the Elbe Valley!
Coming from the north as well as from the south, you can reach Bad Schandau by car via the A 17 motorway and the B 172 federal road. Why not enjoy the first views when you arrive? There are excursion destinations worth seeing on every route. A stopover is always worthwhile.
The long-distance bus line from the company Flixbus connects Bad Schandau with the capital city of Berlin.
This is a good alternative for everyone who wants to travel in an environmentally friendly, comfortable and convenient way. Just get in and the holiday can begin.
Arrive on your own by bike to Bad Schandau and decelerate on the Elbe Cycle Path at the sight of the rock world.
All this is easily possible on the Elberadweg. Bike-friendly, well signposted and almost no inclines, this tour is a pleasure. Every break gives you time to take a deep breath and be amazed.
On foot, the way to Bad Schandau is already the destination. Why not give it a try?
Experience the changing landscape on the European long-distance hiking trail E3 or on the trail of the historic Malerweg. The surprise lies in the slowness.
As a national park region, you cannot reach us directly by plane, but the airports in Dresden, Leipzig/Halle and Berlin are close enough to get here quickly. The airport in Prague is also not far away.
Ask your landlord about a shuttle service.
The rugged landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the perfect backdrop for a dream vacation or day trip. Nature invigorates and gives energy. We give you a few important tips and information for a relaxed stay.
The entire region values environmentally friendly mobility. You can easily reach all excursion destinations by public transport.
Use the parking facilities in the city area. The parking lots of the national park have only limited capacities. Parking outside of designated areas often hinders emergency services and can be expensive.
In the national park area, cycling is only permitted on marked paths. High traffic volume and heavy traffic require everyone to be considerate, especially in the Kirnitzschtal and on the Elberadweg.
Take advantage of the bike transport on public transport and plan your tours in advance. At the Tourist Service we would be happy to advise you on this topic.
Those who travel earlier or later usually find it more relaxed. Whether it's looking for a parking space or enjoying a view - if you avoid rush hours, you usually get more out of it.
Especially on weekends, it is advisable to switch to quieter destinations and enjoy more relaxation.
Every journey with our historic means of transport supports the region.
Whether you take the Kirnitzschtalbahn to the Lichtenhain waterfall, take the historical passenger lift to conquer the first few meters of altitude to the Schrammsteinen or take the Saxon Steamship on the Elbe - every journey is a special experience.
Please remember to carry your guest card in your day luggage. This not only gives you discounts on our offers and in many leisure facilities in Saxon Switzerland.
You can use public transport free of charge with the Saxon Switzerland mobile guest card. So you can explore the area to your heart's content.
Bad Schandau has five e-charging stations for cars in the city area. The charging stations are located directly on the Elbe bridge, in front of the town hall and in the parking lots of the Lidl supermarket, the Schmilka district and the Umgebindeshaus 1657 in the Krippen district.
Cyclists can charge their e-bikes in many accommodations and in the Tourist Service directly at the market in Bad Schandau.