Watersports on the Elbe
The Elbe, Germany's second longest river, winds its way through the impressive Saxon Switzerland National Park region for 33 kilometres. The river has carved its way 200 to 300 metres deep between majestic sandstone cliffs and striking table mountains, offering a unique backdrop for unforgettable water hikes.
You will find a number of starting points for your paddling tour at the following locations – some of the providers are even national park partners! The links provided will take you to the external websites of the partners or offers (websites only in German).
- National park partner Ziegelscheune Krippen: boat mooring, boat hire, catering (left bank)
- National park partner Hotel Elbpromenade Bad Schandau: mooring and launch facilities, catering (right bank)
- National Park Partner Parkhotel Bad Schandau: launch facilities, boat hire, catering (right bank)
- Prossen Harbour: mooring facilities (right bank)
- Königstein campsite: mooring and launching facilities, restaurants (left bank)
- National Park Partner Aktiv-Hotel Stock & Stein in Königstein: launching facilities, restaurants, rest area and barbecue area (right bank)
- Kanu-Aktiv-Tours & Outdoor Inside Königstein: mooring, launching and storage facilities, rest and barbecue area, boat hire, raft tours, indoor high ropes course and climbing tower (left bank)
- Königstein Harbour: Mooring facilities (right bank)
- Aktivhostel Elbsandstein Ferdinands Homestay in Halbestadt: Mooring facilities, restaurant, boat hire (right bank)
- Gasthof Obervogelgesang: Boat mooring, dinghy hire, restaurant (left bank)
And for those who prefer not to paddle themselves: Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt (Saxon steamship company) offers the oldest and largest fleet of paddle steamers in the world with its nine historic paddle steamers, which are between 80 and 130 years old. Two elegant saloon boats and two smaller motor boats complete this nostalgic offering from our national park partner.
