There is a lot going on here! Puzzling, tinkering, bluffing
From January to March, games weeks are a tradition in Saxon Switzerland. Then the region transforms into an Eldorado for gaming fans. No, it's not about computer games, but about the good old board game. The publisher Schmidt Spiele provides about 100 community, dice, board, family, and strategy games, which can then be extensively tested. Gaming professionals explain the rules.
February 2027, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, aktiv Sporthotel Pirna
More than 100 different games can be tested and tried out here. There are also numerous puzzles available for all ages to put together. The highlight of the day is the "Schmidt Puzzle Championship", where all visitors must work together to complete 60 puzzles. The starting signal will be given at 3:00 PM.
Registration is not required.
February 2027, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Königstein Fortress
Deep underground, in mysterious sandstone vaults, fortress strategists young and old can discover exciting games. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, you can try out, tinker, and plan to your heart's content. The atmosphere of the casemates turns every game into a
real adventure. If you wish, the rules can be explained to you – so everyone can start playing right away! No registration is necessary – just drop by and join in! But that is by no means all: the fortress offers young explorers much more – an exciting audio guide tour with the fortress commander, interactive exhibitions with texts for children, creative participatory programs, and adventurous flashlight tours.
Registration is not required.
Admission Adults 13 EUR/ Children 10 EUR/ Family 32 EUR
(incl. fortress visit)
February 2027, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Hotel Lindenhof in Bad Schandau
The worry specialists take care of everything that causes worry. Whether painted or written sorrow, the Worry Eaters open their huge mouths in a flash - CHOMP - and quickly zip it shut! On Saturday and Sunday, the little and large Worry Eaters will visit Hotel Lindenhof and bring along games for all ages as well as a competition with a prize draw. Another highlight is the family puzzle challenge (speed puzzling for families).
Admission is free and registration is not required.
February 2027, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Hohnstein Castle
Play, puzzle, brunch – the games brunch at Hohnstein Castle is all about board games, puzzles, and relaxed playtime for the whole family. Together with the team from Schmidt Spiele, the castle invites you to a day where you can play, puzzle, solve riddles, and, of course, enjoy breakfast and lunch together. A selection of savory and sweet dishes, as well as coffee and cake, will be available. Game explainers will demonstrate the latest and classic game hits for everyone ages 5 and up – no need to read the rules. A prize draw rounds off the program. If you like, you can stay overnight – making it ideal to combine your visit with the games day at the National Park Centre Bad Schandau on Sunday.
February 2027, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, NationalparkZentrum Bad Schandau
Who doesn't know him, Germany's most famous elephant Benjamin Blümchen? In March, he will come to the NationalparkZentrum in person. Games for all ages can be tried out all day. Every visitor under 12 years of age will receive a surprise gift from Benjamin! If that is not enough, you can find interesting facts about the formation of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains or the life of the edible dormouse in the exhibition rooms of the NationalparkZentrum.
No registration is required.
Admission NationalparkZentrum: Adults 4.00 EUR / Children 3.00 EUR / Children under 7 years free / Families 8.50 EUR
