Saxon Switzerland National Park Center

Information centre in national park
Museum/art collection
Accessibility Family vacation
Visitor center with interactive exhibition on the nature and landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains - centrally located in Bad Schandau.

The exhibition shows how the Elbe Sandstone Mountains were formed, which animals and plants live here and how humans have interacted with the landscape over the centuries.

Seven themed areas guide visitors through the most important aspects of the national park - from the striking rock formations to the tranquil forests. Interactive stations, models, short films and audio clips make the content clear and accessible - also for children and school classes.

One focus is on the forest. The so-called "ant world" provides a lively insight into the complex coexistence of a seemingly small habitat. In the outdoor area, there is a playground, a school garden, a green classroom and a relaxation area. A clay oven is also put into operation during events.

The house is barrier-free and is suitable for anyone who wants to find out more about nature, landscape and conservation ideas before or during their stay in Saxon Switzerland.

Approximate duration of visit: approx. 1.5 hours.

The telephone route service regarding closures in the national park can be reached on 035022 50240.

Saxon Switzerland Guest Card
Holders of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card receive a discount of €1 on the admission price.








Good to know

Openings

January closed

February to March
Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Monday day off

April to October
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

November to December
Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Monday day off

Closed on December 24



Dayoff: Monday

Price info

Price adult: €4.00

Price child: Free entry

Price reduced: €3.00

Price family: €8.50

School class: pupils 1 € + accompanying person free

No multiple discount
Information on reduced prices: Children and young people aged 6 to 16, trainees, students, holders of spa and guest cards of the towns and municipalities of the Saxon Switzerland National Park region including Pirna and Sebnitz, holders of the Saxony Volunteer Card, volunteer nature conservation helpers, public transport users with a valid ticket for the day, groups of 10 people or more

General information

  • Parking Available

  • Bus stop available

Eligibility

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • Pet allowed

Foreign Language

German, English, Czech

Other Furnishing/Equipment

  • Toilet

Payment methods

Debit Card, Mastercard, Visa

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
  • Extra entrance 88 cm next to the turnstile.
  • Exhibition and restaurant are accessible without barriers.

  • Wheelchair-accessible WC: door 93 cm, 145x146 cm in front of and 80 cm next to the WC

  • Guided tours for the visually impaired, hearing impaired and learning disabled by arrangement.

  • Sign language interpreters on request.
  • Induction loops and film subtitles are available in the exhibition.
  • The cinema and lecture hall are also equipped with induction loops.
Parking
  • indicated disabled parking space available

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Lift
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm

Accessible toilet
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm

  • Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm

  • Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities

Family vacation

Special features

    • Children can go on independent discovery tours in the exhibition. They can experience a virtual forest and its inhabitants, a lively world of ants, a garden dormouse enclosure with live transmission and an animal night walk as well as a school garden and a clay oven.



    Directions & Parking facilities

    Easily accessible by public transportation.
    Bus routes: 241, 252, 253, 254, 260
    Bus stop: Bad Schandau Elbkai
    Footpath approx.: 2 minutes

    Train lines: S1 Meißen-Bad Schandau, S2 Dresden Flughafen-Heidenau-Pirna
    Stop: Bad Schandau
    Approx. 10 minutes on foot (ferry crossing)

    Lockable bicycle boxes are located next to the town hall.

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