Day Trips & Excursions in Saxony

Explore the beautiful Saxon Switzerland National Park on this 8-hour day trip from Dresden. Delve into the Saxon Switzerland National Park with a guide and take in top attractions such as Bastei Bridge and Pravāická Gate - Europe's largest natural sandstone gate. Admire panoramic views over the mighty Elbe River, cross from the Saxon side of the park into the Czech side and gain insight into the region's fascinating geology. After lunch, head into Kamenice Gorge for a dingy ride through the sandstone canyon and explore the pretty town of Hrensko.

Experience two natural highlights of the Elbe River region outside of Dresden on this day trip to Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Saxon Switzerland National Park. Don't be fooled by the names"”you're not heading into Switzerland. You'll actually cross the border into the Czech Republic to visit Bohemian Switzerland, which lies adjacent to Saxon Switzerland, on the German side. See sites like the Bastei Bridge, and take a short hike to Pravcicka Gate. 

The Bohemian Switzerland National Park beckons from north of Prague, but it takes a train-and-bus journey to get there from the city. With this full-day tour, save time with a direct drive, and trek through the forests and valleys to experience the Pravcicka Gate arch, and in summer, a river cruise - all with a guide so you don't get lost. The tour includes entry fees and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the Czech countryside on a full-day, small-group winter trip from Prague to the spectacular Pravcicka Gate, Europe's largest sandstone arch, as well as, the "Bastei" bridge. Walk in snow-covered trails to enjoy some of the best scenic nature sites that the Czech Republic countryside can offer.

Travel into the heart of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park on a one-day trip from Prague. Bohemian Switzerland National Park - the youngest of the Czech Republic's four national parks - forms a part of the larger territory of the Elbe Sandstones, which has been called Czech and Saxon Switzerland for nearly two centuries. The story of this area started many millions of years ago when the area of today's Bohemian Switzerland was covered by a shallow sea. Its sandy bed gave birth to a world of sandstone, rock towers, bridges and gates with the most diverse of shapes. Discover a mystical landscape of pine forests and deep valleys, with majestic rock towers, gates, walls, ravines, rock cities, and labyrinths rising up from them, rarest of animals and remarkable plants together with our private local guide. The maximum size of this private tour is 17 guests.

This guided tour from Prague takes you into the heart of German Saxon Switzerland national park, meaning you can explore far afield without the hassle of booking transportation. In a small group, (maximum six) walk across the Bastei Bridge on the Saxon (German) side of the park then continue to Festung Königstein a unique monument to the art of European fortress construction. After an included lunch, enjoy seamless transport back to your Prague hotel.

Discover the long history and natural highlights of Germany's Saxony region on this day trip from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland National Park. Drive through the Elbe River Canyon, flanked by towering sandstone, and walk across the Bastei Bridge for stunning views of the park. You'll also admire the unique architecture of the Königstein Fortress, steeped in more than 750 years of history, and enjoy lunch on this scenic getaway among ancient landmarks.

Leave the urban hustle and bustle of Prague behind for the day and immerse yourself in Central Europe's underrated nature. This guided winter-time day trip to Bohemian Switzerland and German Saxon Switzerland (named because the parks look like Switzerland) starts off on the German side of the border and takes you through Pravcicka Gate on the Czech-German border, the largest sandstone archway in Europe. Explore the forests, see the old Iron Curtain border, and learn about the history of the area from the guide.