Top Dresden Nature and Wildlife

Leave the rush of Dresden behind and experience the beauty of the Central European landscape. Spend a day in Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is popular with both locals and international climbers. This small-group tour picks you up at your accommodation and gets you to the park early to avoid crowds. All your needs are met—comfortable travel, navigation on your hike, authentic Czech/German food and drink, even your ride back to your hotel.

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 Pravčická 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.

Escape the city bustle of Dresden with a full-day tour to the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. Get picked up at your hotel in Dresden for a small-group tour with stops at popular landmarks including Bastei Bridge, Neurathen Castle, and the Sněžník Lookout Tower. Relax over an included lunch and then visit the Tyssa Walls, filming site of the Chronicles of Narnia.

Experience the best of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks without having to worry about transportation on a full-day small-group tour. Travel to the parks by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy winter guided hike to the most beautiful landmarks such as the Bastei Bridge and Pravcicka Gate. Lunch, entry fees, snacks, bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Our fantastic guides will take you on an breathtaking tour to the National Park. The tour consists of three “hikes” to stunning locations and a lunch in a local Czech restaurant. The first location is the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. The views are spectacular, air is fresh, and this hike is a warm up for the day. Afterwards we drive you under monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia. You will walk through dense forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the arch and surrounding countryside. And last but not least, you walk the third trail with us, which leads to river Kamenice and towards the Kamenice Glen. This is very different scenery than the views from other two hikes, magically these trails are nestled deep within the natural gorge. The trail ends at a “dinghy” boat ride. Finally we drop you back by our cosy minivan to your hotel in Dresden.

Our fantastic and professional guides will pick you up from your doorstep in Dresden, subsequently you will be travelling in company minivan to the most breathtaking National Park locations. At first you will see the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is located in Germany, the sandstone Bastei Bridge and ruins of the Neurathen Castle mounted high above the Elbe river valley. The second location is a 2 km hike up to monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, locate in Czechia. You will walk through divine forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the Arch. During this hike you have a break and nice snack. The tasty and rich lunch will take place at well known local restaurant, where the food is delicious and the choice varies from traditional Czech food to international dishes, followed by Czech beer, mullen wine or a soft drink. Finally we drop you back by our cosy minivan to your hotel in Dresden.

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. 

There’s nothing better than exploring a bustling Dresden's traditional German Christmas market on this small group tour (max 8ppl) only 2hrs drive from Prague! Complete with festive decorations to pick up excellent souvenirs and sampling delicious delicacies along the way! With this round-trip transportation in our new modern minivan with FREE WIFI, there's no need to rent a car, and you can sip as much German mulled wine as you like while you explore the market. The Dresden Christmas Market is the oldest in Germany and is known locally as Striezelmarkt. Your local English speaking guide will lead a walking tour of the city that hits all the highlights and a delicious lunch in a local restaurant is included. We will also stop in the Saxon Switzerland, where you can explore the most beautiful views over the Elbe canyon from The Bastei. Easy walk across this famous sandstone bridge, which is a highlight of the national park, gets you to visit ruins of old rock castle from 12th century.