--- title: "Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt - ANLEGER Kurort Rathen" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/saechsische-dampfschifffahrt-anleger-kurort-rathen" description: "The landing stage is located on the right bank of the Elbe (looking downstream) in the spa town of Rathen. It is a popular boarding point for trips up and down the Elbe - for example to Pirna, Königstein or Bad Schandau.In the immediate vicinity are restaurants, the Elbe ferry and access to the Rathen rock stage and the hiking area around the Bastei. The combination of a steamboat trip and hiking tour is particularly popular.The ships operating here are part of the oldest and largest paddle steamer fleet in the world. Nine historic paddle steamers dating from 1879 to 1929 are largely preserved in their original condition and are listed as historical monuments. The ships are powered by oscillating steam engines, whose open technical rooms can also be viewed by guests. The trip along the bizarre rocky backdrop is one of the most impressive sections of the Elbe cruise.Rathen itself is picturesquely nestled between rock formations and gorges. High above the village are the Bastei rock formations.A popular excursion leads along the Bastei Trail to the 76-metre-long sandstone bridge and on to the viewing rock 191 meters above the Elbe. Equally worthwhile is the path through the Schwedenlöcher or along the Amselgrund to the Amselsee lake.Saxon Switzerland Guest CardWith the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card, you receive a 10% discount on scheduled trips." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1372303/5ac1cc81eb9768bd23e07172dfbfd57841c893cd6ef873e3c6c204d8f226bda6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt - ANLEGER Kurort Rathen =================================================== - Boat tours A green paddle steamer is moored on a jetty on a river, surrounded by green hills and wooded rocks under a cloudy sky. The steamboat landing stage is a convenient entry and exit point for hikes to the Bastei Bridge and trips on the Elbe. The landing stage is located on the right bank of the Elbe (looking downstream) in the spa town of Rathen. It is a popular boarding point for trips up and down the Elbe - for example to Pirna, Königstein or Bad Schandau. In the immediate vicinity are restaurants, the Elbe ferry and access to the Rathen rock stage and the hiking area around the Bastei. The combination of a steamboat trip and hiking tour is particularly popular. The ships operating here are part of the oldest and largest paddle steamer fleet in the world. Nine historic paddle steamers dating from 1879 to 1929 are largely preserved in their original condition and are listed as historical monuments. &nbspThe ships are powered by oscillating steam engines, whose open technical rooms can also be viewed by guests. The trip along the bizarre rocky backdrop is one of the most impressive sections of the Elbe cruise. Rathen itself is picturesquely nestled between rock formations and gorges. High above the village are the Bastei rock formations. A popular excursion leads along the Bastei Trail to the 76-metre-long sandstone bridge and on to the viewing rock 191 meters above the Elbe. Equally worthwhile is the path through the Schwedenlöcher or along the Amselgrund to the Amselsee lake. With the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card, you receive a 10% discount on scheduled trips. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Seasonal operation from April to October Trips according to the timetable of the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt Winter break from November to March Read more Price info Ticket sales on site - see website for prices Read more General information - Parking Available Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Train: S1 Stop: Kurort Rathen, take the ferry across Footpath: approx. 5 minutes Timetable information: www.saechsische-dampfschifffahrt.de Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas - Stage/Theatre - Food - Place of interest - Boat tours - Boat tours - Boat tours - Tours 11.81 km - Hiking 4.91 km - Hiking 4.91 km - Hiking Contact Wehlener Weg 1 01824 Kurort Rathen