How to get to Saxon Switzerland
National Park « Saxon Switzerland» is located on the border of Germany and the Czech Republic on the German side and is a mountain forest of the Elbe sandstone mountains. The colors of the mountains are given by their bizarre shape, formed under the influence of the “blowing effect”; in addition, there are numerous historical monuments, including the most ancient and picturesque - the Bastei Bridge and the Königstein Fortress. The national park is very popular among all lovers of natural attractions and is one of the most visited parks in Germany.
The Saxon Switzerland National Park is located 125 km from Prague and 30 km from Dresden, so most tourists come to the park from these major cities. Group excursion tours to Saxon Switzerland are often organized from Prague or Dresden, but you can get to the park on your own. The infrastructure of the park itself is very developed, it is convenient for people with different abilities to move around here, and climbing the mountains along specially designed routes will not be tiring.
Petr Meissner/Winterberg, Saxon Switzerland How to get to Saxon Switzerland from Prague
The most convenient way to get from Prague to Saxon Switzerland is by rented car. Travel time will take no more than 1 hour 20 minutes, and along the way you will be able to explore picturesque natural places. Prague and the park are connected by highway No. E55. At Please note that to travel to the National Park you will have to cross the state border, so check with the rental office if this requires an additional permit for the rental car.
You can also get to the park from Prague by public transport. The closest settlements to Prague are the resort villages of Rathen and Bad Schandau. By the way, if you wish, you can stay here longer, since the resorts offer climate and mineral treatment. There are trains from Prague to the resort of Rathen Kurort and the town of Bad Schandau, direct trains to Bad Schandau (about 2 hours on the way), and a transfer to the resort of Rathen (about 3 hours on the way). You can check the train schedule and purchase tickets online on the website or O.B.B.. From the resort of Rathen you can start your journey on foot to Saxon Switzerland, while from Bad Schandau you will have to take a local bus.
In addition, from Prague to the park you can take ready-made bus tour. Bus and walking tours are in Russian and last a total of approximately 10 hours. Thanks to the excursion you will be able to see all the most Beautiful places natural park, including observation deck to the Elbe River, without the need for transfers, as is the case with public transport. The excursion can be found on the spot or booked in advance through specialized services such as
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How to get to Saxon Switzerland from Dresden
Getting to Saxon Switzerland from Dresden is even easier. There are direct trains between Dresden and the resort of Rathen or Bad Schandau, the journey time is only half an hour. Trains run every hour throughout the day. You can check the train schedule and purchase tickets online on the website . Next, from the Rathen resort station, you need to go to the pier and buy tickets for the local ferry across the Elbe (travel time is about 5 minutes).
Once on the other side of the Elbe, you will see right in front of you the picturesque Elbe Mountains, the hiking routes of which will lead you to their peak. In the park you should move around following the signs; they are located almost everywhere, and it is difficult to get lost here. In addition, there are quite a lot of tourists in the park at almost any time of the year (in winter, during snowfalls, the park may be closed).
Thomas Queen/Panorama of the Elbe River Where to stay in Saxon Switzerland
The Saxon Switzerland National Park is quite extensive; there are many hiking routes here that will last more than one day. If you plan to stay here longer, then it would be most convenient to stay in one of the nearest settlements, so as not to return to Dresden or Prague. The closest towns to the park are the resorts of Rathen (closer, within walking distance) and Bad Schandau (further away, you need to get there by bus or train). Both resorts are quite intimate; they feature traditional half-timbered architecture and have all the infrastructure necessary for recreation.
For example, you can stay in the Rathen resort in hotels Elbiente 4* , Elbschlosschen 4* , Amselgrundschlossen 3*. The advantage of the hotels is their location - in the center of the resort, as well as the presence of restaurants and indoor swimming pools in the territory. You can stay in rooms of varying sizes. As a rule, Wi-Fi in resort hotels is provided free of charge, and there are no problems finding free parking if you are traveling by car.
In Bad Schandau you can find an even larger list of accommodations, since the town is considered thermal resort. There are several thermal complexes here, specializing in the treatment and restoration of various diseases. Bad Schandau is a year-round resort and is in constant demand among tourists. You can stay in Bad Schandau in hotels Steiger Ban Schandau 4*, Parkhotel Bad Schandau 4*, Elbhotel Bad Schandau 3*and others. A complete list of accommodation options in Bad Schandau can be found on the website Booking.com.
Torsten Maue/Bad Schandau What to see in Saxon Switzerland
The Saxon Switzerland National Park is extremely rich in attractions. They are based on Elbe Sandstone Mountains, having a peculiar shape, which, in turn, was created by nature itself over many millennia through blowing and erosion. Landscape National Park very diverse. Along specially laid routes you can see not only the mountain range, but also fabulous forests covered with boxwood, waterfalls, as well as some historical attractions, such as Königstein Fortress And ancient Bastei bridge, which are connected by the mountain peaks of the same name, the highest in the park.
Allan Gray/Resort Rathen There are many walking routes inside the park, designed for... different levels preparation and different time. The most popular route is the climb to Mount Bastei with an inspection of the bridge of the same name, as well as a route to Königstein fortress. Both places are extremely picturesque, as they are located on the edge of rocky cliffs. Both the bridge and the fortress open panoramic views to the mountains, the Elbe River and the resort of Rathen.
In addition to Mount Bastei itself with an ancient bridge and the Königstein fortress, you can also see other attractions on the territory of Saxon Switzerland. In particular, these include valleys, waterfalls, forests, canyons and caves. If you want to move away from popular routes, then travelers also deserve attention Lichtenhain Falls, Stolpen fortress, rock gate Kushtal, and "artists' trail" with the most picturesque viewing platforms.
superscheeli/Bad Schandau It is worth noting that entrance to the Saxon Switzerland National Park is free. Only ferry services across the Elbe and entry tickets to the Königstein fortress (8-10 euros depending on the time of year).
Overall, we can say that the Saxon Switzerland National Park is an excellent alternative for a day trip from Prague or Dresden. This is where you can “swap” city landscapes for natural ones and enjoy some of the most amazing views in Europe. In addition, there is every opportunity to stay in the scenery of nature for as long as possible - there are resorts Rathen and, which also offer many leisure opportunities.
Saxon Switzerland and Dresden are frequent tourist routes one day from Prague, both destinations are popular among travelers. About, , On a note :
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Photo at the beginning of the article: Bernd Thaller
HOW TO GET TO SWITZERLAND
Planes to Switzerland
Several flights are operated daily to Switzerland from Russia on the Moscow–Zurich and Moscow–Geneva routes. You can also get to Switzerland by plane in transit, with transfers in other European cities. International airports Zurich, Geneva and Basel accept flights from all over the world, Lugano and Bern - only from Europe.
In addition, during the ski season there are flights from Russia charter flights to Switzerland.
Zurich International Airport ( ZRH) located 12 km north of the city. Airport help desk phone number: +41 43 816 22 11; official website: www.zurich-airport.com.
Geneva Airport ( G.V.A.) is located 5 km northwest of the city center. Airport help desk telephone number:
41 22 717 71 11; official website: www.gva.ch.
Both airports have railway stations, from which it is easy to get to anywhere in Switzerland.
Tickets to Switzerland
The search form on our website will allow you to select and book plane tickets to Switzerland online. Here you can see the flight schedule and prices for tickets to Switzerland by selecting the most cheap option. Keep in mind that the earlier you book your ticket, the cheaper it may cost.
Enter the appropriate cities in the fields " Point of departure" And " Destination"; indicate the departure date and other required information, and click " Find" You will see full list flights between the cities you marked, indicating prices. If there are no direct flights between the specified points, then you will be offered the optimal (both in price and time) routes with transfers.
You can purchase tickets to Switzerland without leaving your computer. By clicking on the " Buy", you will be taken to a website that contains all the necessary information about payment and delivery of the ticket.
How to get to Switzerland by land
There are no direct trains to Switzerland from Russia. Getting to Switzerland by railway possible with one transfer in Germany if you have a transit Schengen visa. The trip will take about one and a half days. The price of a train ticket to Switzerland from Russia is comparable to the price of an air ticket.
You can get to Switzerland by bus with a transfer in Germany, but you will have to spend two days on the road and will need a Schengen transit visa. The distance from Zurich by road to Moscow is 1950 km, to Berlin - 905 km, Paris - 610 km, Vienna - 765 km, Prague - 685 km, Munich - 320 km, Milan - 275 km, Rome - 850 km.
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There are many connoisseurs of leisure in Switzerland: tourists come here en masse to get acquainted with cultural and historical attractions, enjoy outdoor recreation and improve their health. Despite the fact that the fastest means of transportation remains the plane, many tourists prefer to travel around Switzerland by train, and this is understandable. The romantic moods that invariably fill train trips are harmoniously combined with a string of luxurious natural and urban landscapes for which the alpine regions of Switzerland are so famous.
The romantic moods that invariably fill train trips are harmoniously combined with a string of luxurious natural and urban landscapes for which the alpine regions of Switzerland are so famous.
Typical excursion programs
Most train tours to Switzerland are organized using a combination system: “train + bus”; the transfer to the bus takes place in the city of Brest. From Moscow the train to Brest leaves from Belorussky railway station, and from St. Petersburg - from Vitebsk (train No. 49, departure at 15:00). A basic rail tour program includes visiting several major Swiss cities and exploring their attractions.
For example, along with the Swiss Ballad tour you will visit the Principality of Liechtenstein and explore historical Center its capital is the city of Vaduz, then you will visit the beautiful Swiss Lucerne, stroll through the capital of the Swiss Confederation - the city of Bern, see the most interesting architectural and historical monuments of Geneva and Zurich, and also enjoy the views of the Swiss Riviera. In addition, you will get to know ancient city Regensburg, which is one of the four largest cities in Bavaria, and take a tour sightseeing tour according to Nuremberg.
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Tours from Basel
Swiss train tours starting in Basel are also available for booking. The following programs are offered in this area: “Mission in Zurich”, “Geneva - Zurich”, “Holidays on the lakes of Switzerland” (Lake Geneva, Lake Lugansk, Lake Maggiore and Lake Vierwalstedt). Excursion tours include sightseeing trips to Geneva and Zurich, as well as various additional excursions (a trip to Gruyères, Lausanne, a holiday at the Rhine Falls).
Best destinations for train travel
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- Across Russia: from Moscow and from St. Petersburg, to the Northern capital, to Anapa, to Kazan, to the Black Sea
- Austria Vienna
- Baltics: Latvia (Riga), Estonia (Tallinn)
- Finland: Helsinki
Regular flights on the Moscow-Zurich and Moscow-Geneva routes are carried out by aircraft of Aeroflot and Swiss airlines.
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Regular flights on the routes Moscow-Zurich and Moscow-Geneva are carried out by aircraft of Aeroflot and Swiss airlines. The latter also flies from St. Petersburg to Zurich.
It is possible to get to Switzerland with a transfer at the airports of such large cities as Vienna, Prague, Paris, Amsterdam and Dusseldorf.
During the active part of the tourist season, which is directly related to the ski season, charter flights from Moscow to Geneva, Basel and Sion are added. Next, by changing trains you will get to the main ski resorts in Switzerland.
Airplanes from Ukraine International Airlines and Swiss fly from Kyiv to Zurich. The latter also mastered the Kyiv-Zurich route. Airplanes of the airlines “Austrian Airlines” (transfer in Vienna) and “LOT” (transfer in Warsaw) fly in the direction Odessa - Geneva.
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