Bad Schandau

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Bad Schandau showing a river or creek, a small town or village and farmland
Saxon Switzerland National Park which includes a small town or village
Bad Schandau showing a bridge
Bad Schandau
Saxon Switzerland National Park showing a bridge
Relax in the gardens and spa resorts of the medieval quarter and climb rugged peaks in the national park that flanks this historic Saxon town.

Bad Schandau is a riverside spa town in the mountainous region of Saxony. Great rolling hills shelter the valley of the River Elbe and the charming houses that flank the shore. Use the town as a portal to the climbing hotspot of Saxon Switzerland National ParkOpens in a new window.

Explore the medieval quarter of the town, which is full of quaint cafés and restaurants. Enjoy the spa facilities at one of the many wellness and beauty centers. Visit the Toskana Therme beside the river to experience the atmospheric colored lights that illuminate the pools.

Wander through the town’s Spa Gardens to relax by a fountain and attend concerts in summer. Inspect the range of plants in the Botanical Garden.

Among the town’s highlights is St. John’s Church, which dates back to the 14th century. Admire its Late-Gothic style and the tall Renaissance sandstone altar.

Ride the Aufzug Bad Schandau, which is an outdoor elevator that rises above the trees to give views of the charming town and the undulating countryside. The steel framework reaches a height of 164 feet (50 meters) and has been used to scale the Ostrau hill since 1905.

Learn about the geological history of the area in the Museum of Bad Schandau. Note how the town’s buildings and amenities are situated primarily on the northern flank of the river, while only the railway line runs through the other side. Enjoy the view of the green countryside across the river.

Take trips to the Saxon Switzerland National Park for its thousands of climbing routes and hiking trails. Expect cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers in this region.

Reach this town in the southern part of Saxony via its nearest major airport in Dresden, a 1-hour drive northwest. Get around the region by railway and bus, or ride the Kirnitzschtal Tramway to small villages along the River Elbe.

Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme Bad Schandau
Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme Bad Schandau
Markt 1-11, Bad Schandau, SN
The price is €209 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€209
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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"Overall great hotel. False alarm went off at 2am and disrupted a night without proper apology of the hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2024

Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme Bad Schandau
Gemütliches Ferienhaus Direkt am Fuße des Lilienstein in Bad Schandau
Gemütliches Ferienhaus Direkt am Fuße des Lilienstein in Bad Schandau
Bad Schandau
Stay at this vacation home in Bad Schandau. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Elbe-Freizeitland Koenigstein and National ...
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Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Gemütliches Ferienhaus Direkt am Fuße des Lilienstein in Bad Schandau
IntercityHotel Dresden
IntercityHotel Dresden
Wiener Platz 8, Dresden, SN
The price is €90 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€90
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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"Beautiful clean room across the road from the Central Train Station and all the main tourist sites and shopping areas are within easy walking distance."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

IntercityHotel Dresden
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Gemütliches Ferienhaus Direkt am Fuße des Lilienstein in Bad Schandau
Gemütliches Ferienhaus Direkt am Fuße des Lilienstein in Bad Schandau
Bad Schandau
Stay at this vacation home in Bad Schandau. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Elbe-Freizeitland Koenigstein and National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Klein aber fein
"Der Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm. Die kleine Ferienwohnung hatte alles was man braucht. Die Sehr nette Vermieterin hat uns alles gezeigt und sie hat mit viel Liebe die kleine Ferienwohnung eingerichtet. Alles sehr sauber und ordentlich. Das Bett war sehr bequem und auch die Umgebung war sehr ruhig ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Gemütliches Ferienhaus Direkt am Fuße des Lilienstein in Bad Schandau
Apartment up to 3 p. in Bad Schandau from 52 €/Nacht incl. final cleaning, parking, WLAN
Apartment up to 3 p. in Bad Schandau from 52 €/Nacht incl. final cleaning, parking, WLAN
Bad Schandau
Stay at this apartment in Bad Schandau. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Saxon Switzerland National ...
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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Apartment up to 3 p. in Bad Schandau from 52 €/Nacht incl. final cleaning, parking, WLAN
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Muenzgasse 10, Dresden, SN
Stay at this aparthotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Church of Our Lady and Semper Opera ...
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"The location can't be better."

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