Welcome to the Saxon Switzerland – the paradise for all who want to walk out its meaning. Around six million years has used the natural to model this unique world of huge sandstone layers. Very few landscapes to practice on us such a stimulus like the Saxon Switzerland. For centuries, she draws nature lovers and romantics in their spell. Weber’s “Freischutz” and Wagner’s “Lohengrin” were under the impression that hinzerliess the bizarre rock formations, and the painters of the German Romantic thought the fascinating shapes and moods down on canvas. Indescribably beautiful views of the vast country, untouched nature and a very interesting animal and plant life make the experience unforgettable Saxon Switzerland. A landscape between dynamics and idyll, a world of colors and shapes.
And the Elbe meanders through the silver level. Walks through quiet canyons and lush meadows, to explore the picturesque Elbe valley, the encounter with interesting castles, palaces, tranquil Spas and crooked little town promise a relaxing and entertaining stay. Over 1200 km of well maintained hiking and very nice hotels await you in the Saxon Switzerland. Whether between Pirna and Bad Schandau, or on the ramparts of the fortress, with a romantic boat trip or a performance on the rock stage Rathen, the most beautiful theaters in Europe – history here is palpable, the spirit of romance alive. Historically, “boating on the upper sluice Hinterhermsdorf In 1879 the first” holidaymakers “in a then wooden sloop Kirnitzsch the downstream run. Even today, a boat trip is one in the wild and romantic rocky gorge of the most popular destinations of the Saxon Switzerland. Almost silently the boat glides through the water, which reflected the exaggerated by the Schwefelflechte cliffs. The boatman pointed to rare plants that thrive only in the national park and shows peculiar rock formations, in which one with a little imagination Crocodile, Mountain Spirit, elephant head or lamb can recognize.
