Ferry Kurort Rathen
The ferry crosses the Elbe between the two districts and uses the current of the river to move forward. It is attached to a firmly anchored wire rope and is steered against the current using an adjustable steering angle.
This technology has become rare and is a listed building. The yaw rope ferry in Rathen is one of the few of its kind still in operation in Germany.
The crossing is short, but technically impressive and scenic. The ferry is in operation all year round and also runs in the early morning and late evening hours.
In the immediate vicinity, there are connections to the steamboat landing stage, the Rathen rock stage and hiking trails to the Bastei or through the Schwedenlöcher.
Please note that no VVO tickets, no Saxon Switzerland mobil guest cards and no Deutschlandtickets are recognized on the Gierseilfähre. A separate ticket must be purchased.
Good to know
Openings
- January to December
Monday - Friday 04.30 - 00.00 h
Saturday, Sunday, public holiday 05.30 - 00:00 h
last ferry crossing from Niederrathen 23:50 hrs
and from Oberrathen 23:55 Price info
Price adult: €3.00
Price child: €2.00
Price reduced: €2.00
Prices for trips on the yaw rope ferry:
Adults, bicycles
Single trip 1,50 €
Return trip € 3.00
Holidaymakers with a Rathen guest card - free
Prices when using the motor ferry
Adults - single trip 2,00 €
Adults - return trip 4,00 €
Children (6-16 years), severely disabled persons, dogs
Single trip - € 2.00
Return trip 4,00 €
Vacationers with Rathen guest card - free
Attention: No validity of VVO cards, Deutschlandticket and guest card Saxon Switzerland mobile!Information on reduced prices: Prices for trips on the yaw rope ferry Children (6-16), severely disabled persons and dogs, bicycles: Single trip € 1.00 Return trip 2,00 € Prices for use of the motor ferry Children (6-16) severely disabled persons and dogs, bicycles: Single trip € 1.50 Round trip 3,00 € Holidaymakers with a guest card from Kurort Rathen - freeGeneral information
Parking Available
Directions & Parking facilities
- Easily accessible by public transport.
Train: S1
Stop: Kurort Rathen
Footpath: approx. 5 minutes
Timetable information: www.rvsoe.de
