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Districts – with charm and diversity

The atmosphere of Bad Schandau is created by its many towns. With their character, they shape the diversity of the city. The original village structure or the beauty of individual old houses has mostly been preserved. Their location in the landscape is as diverse as the Elbe Sandstone Mountains themselves.

Ostrau

This district stretches along the south-western tip of the Ostrauer Scheibe, the plateau between the valleys of the Elbe, the Kirnitzsch and the Zahnsgrund.

Old half-timbered farms characterize the townscape and magnificent wooden villas from 1903 line the edge of the Elbe valley. The newly designed spa promenade has recently enriched the local ensemble.

... an idyll above the city

A special feature:

The level location allows a wonderful view of the Falkenstein and the Schrammsteine.

Our recommendation:

Take the first vertical meters directly from the city center with the historic passenger elevator and then take a walk through Ostrau.

Waltersdorf

The place is on the plateau between Lilienstein and Polenztal.

The flatness in line of sight to Königstein Fortress was the scene of historical events in the mid-18th and early 19th centuries.

Then tourism determined the development. The Waltersdorfer Mühle became a popular destination.

... very close to the Lilienstein

A special feature:

Hiking trails lead directly from Waltersdorf to the highlights of Saxon Switzerland. Lilienstein, Bastei or Brand are easily accessible on foot.

Our recommendation:

Natural phenomena such as fog banks or twilight are particularly impressive from the Lilienstein rock massif.

Schmilka

The town's past as a shipping village is still clearly visible.

Old half-timbered houses are crowded up the bottom of the Ilmenbach.

Until the beginning of the 20th century, the town had no direct road connection.

The old Schmilksche mill is now the center of the organic and national park refuge, which includes more than twenty houses in the village.

... an excellent village beauty

A special feature:

The border town of Schmilka lies on the flank of the Winterberg, the second highest elevation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Our recommendation:

The panorama of the Kipphorn view is one of the most beautiful in Saxon Switzerland and can be hiked from Schmilka in just over an hour.

Postelwitz

Picturesque half-timbered and half-timbered houses nestle directly along the banks of the Elbe.

The village was founded by fishermen and boatmen in the 15th century.

The Seven Brothers' Houses, which a citizen is said to have built for his sons in the 17th century, are striking. The high gabled eighth building is the father's house

... under light sandstone walls

A special feature:

The sandstone from the Postelwitz quarries is legendary. From the second half of the 16th century, this was dismantled by wall felling.

Our recommendation:

A walk under the Gute-Bier- and Gute-Ader-walls shows the changes caused by past quarry work in an impressive way.

Krippen

In the Middle Ages, the originally Slavic-founded town was almost of urban importance due to trade and shipping.

The inventor of groundwood for papermaking, Friedrich Gottlob Keller, lived and worked in Krippen from 1853 to 1895.

Today, the district of Bad Schandau offers ideal tourist opportunities due to its convenient location.

... painterly perspectives

A special feature:

Caspar David Friedrich, one of the most important representatives of Romanticism, stayed in Krippen for a long time in 1813 and drew in nature.

Our recommendation:

If you want to follow in the footsteps of Casper David Friedrich, the best thing to do is hike on the themed trail of the same name, which starts directly in Krippen.

Prossen

The historic place is located directly on the Elbe with a view of the Lilienstein.

A knight's seat was probably founded here as early as the beginning of the 12th century. The place only developed later around the property. The manor house of the old knight´s manor was renovated in 2019 and is a beautiful gem of the region.

... full of living history

A special feature:

The traditional procession to the Schifferfastnacht on the third Saturday in January attracts guests from near and far every year.

Our recommendation:

Arrive directly by steamboat or boat. Prossen has a jetty and a small port.

Porschdorf

The former Waldhufendorf stretches tranquilly up the slope.

In the valley of the village, Polenz and Sebnitz unite to form the salmon stream, which flows into the Elbe after only three kilometers.

Wide views of the landscape open up from the higher parts of Porschdorf.

... attractive from the river valley up to the heights

A special feature:

The difference in altitude within the populated area of Porschdorf is 90 meters.

Our recommendation:

The Frinztalmühle car park is a good starting point for hikes in the Polenztal and on the Brand.

History - a historical insight into the city

At the beginning of the 14th century, German settlers founded a trading post on an alluvial cone at the confluence of the Kirnitzsch and the Elbe. Schandau was first mentioned in a document in 1430 and in 1445 it was called a town. From the 16th to the 18th century, it developed into an important trading center for Elbe trade.

From the 19th century tourism gained in importance. First came travelers from the bourgeoisie, from 1837 steamships and from 1851 the railway laid the foundation for mass tourism. At the same time, spa operations increased. In 1920, Schandau was given the title of Bad and in 1936 it was awarded the title of Kneipp spa. In the years from 1950 the city developed into a state-approved resort.

Today Bad Schandau is the tourist center in Saxon Switzerland. The diverse range of accommodation, the good infrastructure and the perfect location for excursions, as well as a modern spa and bathing establishment, attract many guests to the city every year.

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Personalities - important life paths

Sometimes it is a single person who pushes developments, discovers or invents something. It can change an entire city, a country, or even the world.

Such people are often associated with a success story and a special biography, sometimes there is also a tragic fate behind it. But there are always ways of life that fascinate us because they show the possibilities or impossibilities of a time.

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The entrepreneur, who began his success story as a chef, shaped the city like no other. The spirit of his time drove Sendig throughout his life. He realized projects such as the construction of the passenger elevator, the Ostrau villa colony and several hotels in Schandau ... and some ideas, such as the world sports field, remained unfinished. He himself described his life in retrospect in a publication.

• Born 1848 in Breslau
• 1880 Construction of Villa Quisisana
• 1883 Beginning of the creation of the Sendig Park
• 1884 Opening of the Russian Villa as an officer's house
• 1887/88 construction of the royal villa
• 1896 Donation of the Sendig fountain on the market square
• from 1903 realization of the Ostrau villa colony from prefabricated parts by the Witt company
• 1904 Construction of the electric passenger elevator
• 1921 appears in the hotel. Discreet indiscretion, a personal memory book
• Died in Bad Schandau in 1928

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His invention was to revolutionize papermaking, but it was not until the end of his life that Keller received credit for it. Observing wasps gave him the idea that paper could be made from shredded, finely sanded wood. He then developed a process for producing groundwood for paper production. The use of wood fibers instead of the previously used rags made large-scale paper production and thus modern newspapers possible.

• Born in Hainichen in 1816
• In 1841/42 his notebook contained the idea: "To make paper from wood fibers produced by friction"
• In 1843, Keller succeeds in making paper by hand
• From 1845, the Frankenberger Kreisblatt is the first newspaper to be printed on groundwood paper
• 1846 transfer of the patent for paper production to manufacturer Heinrich Voelter (1817-1887)
• 1853 move to Krippen
• 1892 receipt of a publicly collected pension
• 1893 Keller becomes an honorary citizen of Hainichen and receives the Royal Saxon Order of Merit
• Died in Krippen in 1895

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Erich Wustmann tirelessly travelled, collected and wrote for most of his life. His greatest motivation was the documentation of indigenous cultures, which were increasingly disappearing in the face of the destruction of their settlement areas. The Museum Bad Schandau shows many exhibits from its collection in a permanent exhibition.

• Born 1907 in Niedersedlitz near Dresden
• resident in Ostrau since 1913
• 1927/28 first expedition to Scandinavia
• 1935-39 stay in northern Norway and trips to Finland (1936), Faroe Islands (1938), Iceland (1938)
• 1955/56 expedition to Brazil and Peru
• 1958/59 expedition to Peru and Bolivia
• 1961 expedition to India and the Canary Islands
• 1963/64 expedition to Egypt
• 1967 expedition to Norway and Lapland
• 1969/70 expedition to the Amazon and Colombia
• 1977 expedition to Ecuador
• Died in Bad Schandau in 1994

Twin cities - strong ties

Bad Schandau maintains friendly relations with the three German cities of Überlingen, Gößweinstein and Fichtenau as well as with Ceska Kamenice in the Czech Republic. These partnerships thrive on cultural and economic exchange, which links interests and creates personal friendships. Milestones of these connections are joint projects, festivals and anniversaries. Help and support in times of crisis, such as the flood events in Bad Schandau, show once again the strength of these city partnerships.

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The city is idyllically situated on the north shore of Lake Constance. The history of Überlingen goes back to the 7th century. This gives the city a unique flair. Impressive historical buildings are surrounded by green parks. The glittering lake and mighty mountain ranges on the horizon create a breathtaking panorama.

Milestones of the city partnership:

• 1990 Signing of the partnership deed
• 2000 Celebration event in Bad Schandau on the occasion of the 10-year town twinning
• 2005 delegation from Bad Schandau in Überlingen
• 2008 concert tour of the youth band Überlingen to Bad Schandau
• 2014 Participation in the "New Choir of Songs Wreath" from Bad Schandau at the   International Choir Festival in Überlingen
• 2015 celebration event in Bad Schandau for the 25-year partnership
• 2021 Bad Schandau Floating Island at the State Horticultural Show in Überlingen
• 2021 Mayor's bike tour from Bad Schandau to Überlingen

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In the heart of Franconian Switzerland, the climatic health resort of Gößweinstein is attractively embedded in the landscape. In the hilly karst area with its caves, dolomite rocks and dense forests, basilicas and castles stand out. The townscape is determined by winding streets and beautiful houses. In the surrounding area, visitors will find many sights and excursion destinations as well as opportunities to be active in nature.

Partnership Milestones:

• 1990 Signing of the partnership deed
• 2000 celebration of 10 years of partnership in Bad Schandau
• 2001 Participation in Bad Schandau in the celebration of the 925th anniversary in Gößweinstein
• 2010 Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the town twinning in Bad Schandau

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Forests, meadows and ponds - the community is located in the district of Schwäbisch Hall and borders on several tourist regions. The landscapes of the Hohenlohe district and the schwäbischen Alb offer worthwhile excursion destinations for those seeking relaxation as well as for culture enthusiasts. Geological features meet historical highlights here.

Partnership Milestones:

• since 1990 regular visits by delegations from Krippen and Fichtenau to events
• Citizens, councilors and comrades visit the respective festivals of the fair in KrippenWA and the lake festival in Fichtenau

© Turistického informačního centra Česká Kamenice

The Czech town lies in the valley of the Kamenice river in the Decin district at the transition from Bohemian Switzerland to the Lusatian Mountains. The city's rich history is evident throughout as you walk through the historic center. The wooded mountains rise picturesquely in the area.

Milestones of the city partnership:

• since about 1960 partnership of the cities
• annual music festival since 2000
• 2000-2010 joint small projects with EU funding
• 2010-2013 joint EU major project Goals for tourism development

Stadtentwicklung und Stadtsanierung

Living - in the middle of the countryside

Bad Schandau is an attractive place to live and live.

Centrally located in Saxon Switzerland, the city offers a unique environment for everyday life and leisure. Good transport connections enable a work center in Dresden or Pirna.

 

Here you will find municipal and private offers.

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Contact:

Städt. Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Pirna mbH
Gerichtsstr. 5
01796 Pirna

Zuständiger Bearbeiter:
Frau Astrid Schrön
Tel.: 03501 552126
Fax: 03501 552288
schroen@wg-pirna.de

Families - educational institutions and family support

Education and family support are very important in Bad Schandau and a lot is done to offer our children and our families a good quality of life.

Bad Schandau offers a wide range of educational institutions that ensure high-quality education and training. The city has several kindergartens and a primary school. The secondary schools and high schools are located in the towns surrounding Bad Schandau in Koenigstein, Pirna and Sebnitz. A music school offers children and adults a wide range of courses and lessons.

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Bad Schandau

Kita „Elbspatzen“
Träger: Johanniter Unfallhilfe Sachsen 
Rudolf-Sendig-Straße 10
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42046
Fax: +49 35022 50427
kita.badschandau@johanniter.de
Homepage

Kindergarten Fuchs und Elster
Träger: SUKI e.V.
Berghangweg 3
Bad Schandau StT Krippen
Tel: +49 35028 85937
SUKI.Krippen@freenet.de
Homepage

Kindertagespflege ELBFLÖHE
Susan Lohse
Bergstraße 1
Bad Schandau StT Prossen
Phone: +49 172 2633633
elbfloehe@gmx.de

Rathmannsdorf

Kindereinrichtung “Spatzennest”
Träger: Johanniter Unfallhilfe Sachsen
Hohnsteiner Straße 13
01814 Rathmannsdorf
Phone: +49 35022 42788
Fax: +49 35022 54747
Homepage

Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Kindertageseinrichtung „Wirbelwind“
Träger: Johanniter Unfallhilfe Sachsen
Am Kindergarten Nr. 33e
01814 Reinhardtsdorf
Phone: +49 35028 80 314
Fax: +49 35028 80 314
Homepage

Primary school

Erich-Wustmann-Grundschule Bad Schandau                          
Badallee 8/9
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42470
Fax: +49 35022 92732
grundschule-badschandau@t-online.de
Friends Association:
www.foerderverein-grundschule-bad-schandau.de

Further training:

Goethe-Gymnasium Sebnitz – UNESCO-Schule
Weberstraße 1
01855 Sebnitz
Phone: +49 35971 53779
Fax: +49 35971 52161
gymnasium-sebnitz@web.de
Homepage 

Schiller-Gymnasium Pirna
Nicolaistr. 3
01796 Pirna
Phone: +49 3501 528512
Fax: +49 3501 585507
Homepage

Herder-Gymnasium Pirna
Rudolf-Renner-Str. 41 c
01796 Pirna
Phone: +49 3501 527302
Fax: +49 3501 527456
Homepage

Oberschule Königstein
Mühlgasse 1
01824 Königstein
Phone: +49 35021 68370
Fax: +49 35021 59620
Homepage

Oberschule „Am Knöchel“ Sebnitz
Gözingerstraße 9
01855 Sebnitz
Phone: +49 35971 52146
Fax: +49 35971 52330
Homepage

Musikschule Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
An der Gottleuba 1
01796 Pirna
Phone: +49 3501 710980
Fax: +49 3501 710986
Homepage

Außenstelle Bad Schandau
Markt 12
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 177 715584

The online offer www.familienratgeber.de from “Aktion Mensch” is the platform for families, people with disabilities, their relatives and the agencies that look after them.
The family guide has an extensive editorial offering with introductory information on all life situations for families affected by disabilities and offers forums in which people with disabilities, their relatives and other interested parties can exchange ideas about their experiences and current problems. In the address database on Familienratgeber.de you will find contact and advice centers for people with disabilities and their relatives.

Seniors - active in old age

A large part of the population of Bad Schandau and its districts is older than 65 years.

There are special offers and support for the needs of the older generation.

The most important goals are to promote independence and to enable active participation in social life.

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Häusliche Krankenpflege Karola und Volker Schäfer
Rathmannsdorfer Weg 4
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 43083

Villa Herbstgarten - Seniorenbetreuung, Seniorentagespflege, Häusliche Krankenpflege
Inhaberin: Ines Krause
Rudolf-Sendig-Straße 10
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 43233
Fax: +49 35022 43531
pflegedienst-krause@t-online.de

Betreutes Wohnen/Schwesternstützpunkt
Volkssolidarität Kreisverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
Rudolf-Sendig-Str. 13 A
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 3501 563423
Fax: +49 3501 563418
volkssolidaritaet@t-online.de
Homepage

Seniorenheim „Am Elbufer“
Elbufer 3
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 43115
Fax: +49 35022 43650

Caritas Alten- und Pflegeheim „St. Joseph“
Schulberg 6
01814 Rathmanndorf
Phone: +49 35022 9230
Fax: +49 35022 9233180
caritas-rathmannsdorf@t-online.de
Homepage

Seniorenheim am „Kleinen Zschirnstein“ Kleingießhübel
Rundweg 1b
01814 Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna
Phone: +49 35028 8610
 seniorenheim.kleingiesshuebel@gmx.de

Home Instead – Cared for at home
Personal care and everyday support
Swetlana Irmscher
Phone: +49 3501 5557 200
Fax: +49 3501 5556307
pirna@homeinstead.de
Homepage
Recognized care and nursing service for Pirna and Saxon Switzerland

Occupational therapy Hees 
Care and relief services
Julia Hees
Friedrich-Gottlob-Keller Straße 65
Tel.: +49 35028 868501
Ansprechpartner: Jeanette Hees-Pech (+49 152542612168)
Recognized care and nursing service

Clubs - full of commitment

Clubs are an important part of the city's social and cultural life. Bad Schandau can look forward to lively club life. The many associations shape the rural area through their active participation and as strong interest groups. In addition to traditional associations, new foundations also enrich the city of Bad Schandau and its districts with their valuable work.

Churches - historic churches and sacred buildings

Our region is not only known for its impressive nature and healing properties, but also for its historic churches and religious buildings.

The evangelical town church of St. Johannis is one of the oldest churches in the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains and an important part of the town's history. Each church has its own history and unique architecture to discover.

Whether you are interested in the history of the region, sacred art or spiritual experiences, you are sure to find something to pique your interest here.

Ev.-Luth. St. Johanniskirche Bad Schandau
Dampfschiffstr. 1
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42396
Homepage

Kirche Krippen
Fr.-Gottlob-Keller Str.50
01814 Bad Schandau
Homepage

Barockkirche Reinhardtsdorf
Am Viehbigt 78
01814 Reinhardtsdorf
Homepage

Kirche Porschdorf
Hauptstraße
01814 Porschdorf
Homepage

Catholic Church St. Marien Bad Schandau
Rudolf-Sendig Straße 19    
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 174 9097622
Homepage

Evangelical Free Church Community Bad Schandau
Kirnitzschtalstraße 39        
01814 Bad Schandau
Tel.: 035022 42879
Homepage

Doctors and pharmacies - healthcare facilities and healthcare providers

Bad Schandau has a large number of competent and experienced doctors in various specialist areas. From general practitioners to specialists in internal medicine and gynecology to dentists - here you will find the right medical care for your health. Alternative healing methods such as homeopathy and naturopathy are also offered here.

In addition, there is a pharmacy in Bad Schandau that will provide you with help and advice if you need it. Here you will not only find a wide selection of medicines, but also individual advice on topics such as dosage and interactions.

Juliane Koban
An der Elbe 8
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42346
Homepage

Dipl.-Med. Wolfgang Ulbricht
Friedrich-Gottlob-Keller-Str. 73
01814 Krippen
Phone: +49 35028 80403
Field office:
Hauptstraße 51
01814 Reinhardtsdorf

Dipl.-Med. Enrico Frenzel
Dresdner Straße 9b
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42410

Dipl.-Med. Eva Weißig-Liebscher
Dresdner Str. 6
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42471

Dr. Matthias Hofmann
R.-Sendig-Str. 7
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 50555
Homepage

Dr.med.dent. Katja Kirchner
Lindenallee 5
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42596
Homepage

Jenny Honnes
Schulberg 2
01814 Rathmannsdorf
Phone: +49 35022 43185
Homepage

Dipl.-Stom. Silke Strohbach
Hauptstr. 47 B
01814 Reinhardtsdorf
Phone: +49 35028 80290
Homepage

Adler-Pharmacy
Dresdner Str. 2
01814 Bad Schandau
Phone: +49 35022 42508
Homepage

corporate and retail - economic life

Bad Schandau as a business location

Tourism is the leading economic factor in Bad Schandau. In addition to the tourism-oriented businesses, small and medium-sized craft businesses and numerous trade and service facilities developed.

The main economic sectors in Bad Schandau and its immediate vicinity are:

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