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title: "Blockhaus Brand National Park Info Point"
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description: "The historic log cabin at the famous Brandaussicht is an information point for the Saxon Switzerland National Park.The relief model by artist Irmgard Uhlig offers a bird's eye view of the national park region. Interesting information on the mountains, waters and sights depicted can be accessed via interactive screen presentations. You can also find out more about the Polenz Valley and its special features.The \"children's corner\" of the exhibition entices visitors with a foray into the world of birds. Children can learn how our native bird species are also tied to very specific habitats in a playful way on the screen and with the help of animal specimens.Right next to the log cabin, you have the unique opportunity to enjoy an outstanding view over the rocky landscape of the national park. You can only reach the view, inn and log cabin on foot - preferably from Hohnstein."
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Blockhaus Brand National Park Info Point
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- Information desk in national park
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Black log cabin with white shutters, flower box and wooden sculpture, next to a sign for the national park information center.

Information point Blockhaus Brand &amp; Brand-Baude

Barrier-free access to the information centre

Information center of the Saxon Switzerland National Park on the subject of protected areas and habitats 

 The historic log cabin at the famous Brandaussicht is an information point for the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

The relief model by artist Irmgard Uhlig offers a bird's eye view of the national park region. Interesting information on the mountains, waters and sights depicted can be accessed via interactive screen presentations. You can also find out more about the Polenz Valley and its special features.

The "children's corner" of the exhibition entices visitors with a foray into the world of birds. Children can learn how our native bird species are also tied to very specific habitats in a playful way on the screen and with the help of animal specimens.
Right next to the log cabin, you have the unique opportunity to enjoy an outstanding view over the rocky landscape of the national park. You can only reach the view, inn and log cabin on foot - preferably from Hohnstein.

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Openings

April
daily 10:00 - 16:00

May to September
daily 10:00 - 18:00

october
daily 10:00 - 16:00

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Price info

free of charge

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General information

- Parking Available
- Bus stop available

Eligibility

- Suitable for any weather

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Accessibility

**Saxony Barrier-Free**

**Notes on accessibility**

- Accessible without steps
- No barrier-free WC nearby
- The nearest one is located approx. 4 km away in the center of Hohnstein, next to the tourist information office on Rathausstraße

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility

- Door width min. 90 cm
- Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

Accessible by public transportation.

Bus routes: 236, 237, from Bad Schandau 254
Bus stop: Hohnstein Markt or Eiche
Walk: approx. 40 minutes, only accessible on foot

Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de

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Brandstraße 27

01848 Hohnstein