--- title: "Saxon Steam Navigation (Dresden)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/saechsische-steam-navigation" description: "With nine originally preserved paddle steamers, Saxon Steam Navigation has the oldest and largest fleet of its kind in the world. Two modern saloon ships complete the ensemble. The ships have been stylishly restored and exude a special charm with the rhythmic beating of the paddle wheels and the sound of the steam engines.The cruising area stretches from Seußlitz near Meissen to Děčín in Bohemia. Along the way, the ships pass through the Saxon Wine Route, Dresden with its Elbe castles and the landscapes of Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland.The program includes scheduled trips, round trips and special trips with a thematic focus. The ships run regularly between well-known landing stages along the Upper Elbe.Saxon Switzerland Guest CardPresent your Saxon Switzerland Guest Card to receive a discount of 10% on scheduled trips." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1452669/796f20e0b8f04a9c9eb3c57dda9d7501a9e1c9842a9a4e666f05f35cba58a47a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Saxon Steam Navigation (Dresden) ================================ - Boat tours - Worth seeing - View from the deck of a steamboat onto a calm river, surrounded by wooded hills under a slightly cloudy sky. Rosen blühen vor einem Fluss, an dem ein historisches Dampfschiff vorbeifährt. Historic paddle steamer fleet on the Elbe between Meissen, Dresden and Bohemian Switzerland with scheduled and excursion trips. With nine originally preserved paddle steamers, Saxon Steam Navigation has the oldest and largest fleet of its kind in the world. Two modern saloon ships complete the ensemble. The ships have been stylishly restored and exude a special charm with the rhythmic beating of the paddle wheels and the sound of the steam engines. The cruising area stretches from Seußlitz near Meissen to Děčín in Bohemia. Along the way, the ships pass through the Saxon Wine Route, Dresden with its Elbe castles and the landscapes of Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland. The program includes scheduled trips, round trips and special trips with a thematic focus. The ships run regularly between well-known landing stages along the Upper Elbe. Present your Saxon Switzerland Guest Card to receive a discount of 10% on scheduled trips. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings At low water levels or high water, trips cannot take place or can only take place to a limited extent. Read more Price info Price child: Free entry All price information is for one tariff zone, further price information is available here: https://www.saechsische-dampfschifffahrt.de/fahrten/tarife-und-preise/ Information on reduced prices: Children (6-14 years), pupils and students (proof required) Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - Pet allowed Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Information on accessibility**  Wheelchairs can be taken on board free of charge, provided that appropriate accommodation is available.**As not all ships are accessible, please register in advance!** Accommodation can be allocated according to the ship's staff. There are no disabled WCs on board. Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 80 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Read more Directions & Parking facilities Accessible by public transportation. Train: S1 Station: Dresden main station Footpath: approx. 6 minutes Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Palace - Worth seeing - Worth seeing Contact **WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH** Georg-Treu-Platz 3 01067 Dresden