Accessible by train or car, this area is worth a visit, and if you're up to it the climb to the Bastei affords rewarding views - but good walking shoes essential. The area is well off for pubs and restaurants. More

I am rather often in Germany and I love it. But it is rather strange that till the end of Dec 2011 I have not been to this magic place. It is absolutely unbelievable how could mother-nature organize such a region and natural sightseeing attraction. You drive through usual plane fields and finally the road finishes with parking area where... More

It is one of the most beautiful parks in the world but unfortunately, we had only one day to see it. Visit Bad Schadnau at the very least and go to the top of the viewing tower in the middle of town. The view is breathtaking. More

Drove here with the family from Dresden. You park in a manned lot for 2,50 euro, and then board a bus for 3 euro for two adults. The bus drops you off at a hotel farther down the road, which overlooks the Bastei, a bunch of sandstone rocks where folks do mountain climbing. It's one of the prettier natural wonders... More

We have just spent 6 days over Easter in the Sächsische Schweiz (near Bastei). Bad Schandau was a city we crossed through twice every single day. It is on the bus line to Sebnitz, along the Semmeringbahn to Neustadt, on the S-Bahn line to Pirna and a ferry connects Schöna and Hrensko. If you want to explore Saxon Switzerland by... More