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Bad Schandau - welcome to the heart of Saxon Switzerland

Bad Schandau lies like a pearl on the banks of the Elbe. Here in the heart of Saxon Switzerland, the picturesque landscape and bizarre rock world of the national park region tempts you to pause and marvel, to discover and experience.

The beneficial effects of nature are combined with the knowledge of a healthy lifestyle in the state-approved Kneipp cure and recreation area. The city sets new impulses for the region with tradition and modernity of cures.

Bad Schandau was and is a place of power. Relax and be active, cures and life - we invite you to the unique flair of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

We look forward to you!

Your Mayor Thomas Kunack

© Bad Schandauer Kur- und Tourismus GmbH. Romy Geißler

Bad Schandau - a diverse vacation spot to live

Bad Schandau is a picturesque spa town in the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. With its natural beauty, its history and its wide range of leisure activities, Bad Schandau attracts a large number of visitors every year. But Bad Schandau not only offers a lot as a holiday destination, but also as a place to live: The city has a good infrastructure, a high quality of life and an impressive landscape that invites you to hike, cycle and relax. Here you can enjoy both the tranquility of nature and the cultural diversity of the region. Whether as a tourist or as a resident - Bad Schandau is a place that can inspire.

Arrive. Let go. Relax.

Feel good in Bad Schandau

It's time to take a deep breath and enjoy nature. The unique landscape gives strength and peace. Bad Schandau offers everything else for a relaxing stay.

Discover natural worlds

Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland

The rock world of Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland is unique and bizarre. In the centuries-long interplay of culture and nature, a landscape has emerged that invites you to discover it.

Looking for adventures?

let´s go!

Climb a climbing peak and climb up stairs, hike along fairytale paths and enjoy yoga with fantastic views - we have lots of ideas for exciting activities!

Time out. Enjoy. Recover.

Inspiration for your vacation days

Holidays and vacations - we finally have a muse for extensive activities and moments of pleasure. Explore the culture and architecture in and around Bad Schandau.

Competence & Hospitality

Questions, tips and service in TouristService

Competence and hospitality is a matter of the heart for us. We answer your questions, give tour suggestions and advise you individually and personally.

Home sweet home

Life in the holiday region

Live where others spend their holidays? This not only promises a great quality of life, but also offers opportunities.

On the road with competence and insider knowledge - Tourist Service Bad Schandau

Experience the unique and bizarre landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with us. We offer a variety of experiences. Relaxation and fresh energy through yoga in the middle of nature or adventure and mountain experiences with guided hikes, via ferrata tours and climbing courses. Those who travel with us experience a day full of (relaxation) excitement and adrenaline.

Yoga

Relaxed and refreshed...

Yoga improves our body awareness and increases our well-being.

Cooling exercises ensure relaxation in the warm season.

The gentle movements activate and renew our inner energies. The various exercises strengthen muscles, relieve tension and stimulate the metabolism.

This is how it goes light and fresh through the summer!

Yoga for fresh energy...

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Climbing courses

A whole landscape full of rocks - who doesn't think of climbing?

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are one of the oldest climbing areas in the world. A touch of nostalgia meets a lot of adventure here.

This mixture is ideal for both beginners and advanced users. The rock demands balance and strength from the expert, it offers the curious beginner easy ascents to the peaks.

With a climbing course, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of rocks without any worries.

Climbing in the Elbe sandstone!

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Further courses on request!

Hikes and via ferrata Tours

Countless hiking trails run through the bizarre rocky landscape.

Sometimes it goes through narrow crevices or over climbing facilities, sometimes on soft forest soil or over hill and dale.

The diversity of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is fascinating. Thematic hikes give an insight into this diversity.

We would also be happy to guide you according to your individual wishes.

Dream tours through the mountains

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