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Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
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Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

By WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$269 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Take a cruise along the Dresden Elbe Valley
  • Experience the Canaletto view and admire the Elbe castles
  • Admire the impressive Bastei rock formation in Rathen
  • Take a look at the world-famous Königstein Fortress in Königstein

Activity location

    • Dresden
    • Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Terrassenufer 16, 01069 Dresden, Germany | You can find out which pier your ship departs from on the display at each pier or on the large display board at the ticket office. This tour has is on line number 12 and is shown as "Line 12" or L12.
    • Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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From Dresden: One-Way Cruise to Königstein
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

This option does not include a return journey. You will disembark the boat in Königstein to visit the fortress. In summer, the ship continues to Bad Schandau.

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
HK$269.45 x 1 AdultHK$269.45
Total
Price is HK$269.45
From Dresden: Day Cruise through Saxon Switzerland
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English

This option includes a direct return journey. There will be no time to visit anything at different stations. In off season, the ship turns in Königstein; in summer, the ship continues to Bad Schandau.

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
HK$362.21 x 1 AdultHK$362.21
Total
Price is HK$362.21
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRound trip Dresden - Königstein - Dresden or single trip (depending on the option booked)
  • What's includedWhat's included Audio commentary via on-board announcements or information via the app
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee for Königstein
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Approach and departure to the landing stage

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking

What you can expect

Witness the versatility of „Dresden Elbe” and the Saxon Switzerland with a cruise between Dresden and Königstein. From bizarrely shaped rock formations via opulent wine-growing districts and fascinating baroque palaces through to the unique skyline of Dresden. Only the city centre of Dresden, with the Frauenkirche, Semperoper, and the Brühl´s Terrace, presents priceless views. Above that, you can discover the three beautiful Elbe castles and the Pillnitz Palace and Park along the riverbanks of the Elbe while driving.

In Saxon Switzerland await the cities Pirna, Stadt Wehlen and Kurort Rathen and also Königstein to be spotted. Here you can admire the world-famous “Festung Königstein”, which is 250 metres high and looks back at a history of more than 700 years.

This tour offers different options for travelling, like a return or single trips with start in Dresden or Königstein. Please check the several journey times.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Dresden
    • Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Terrassenufer 16, 01069 Dresden, Germany | You can find out which pier your ship departs from on the display at each pier or on the large display board at the ticket office. This tour has is on line number 12 and is shown as "Line 12" or L12.
    • Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Terrassenufer, 01069 Dresden, Deutschland | Current information: The starting point for this tour is at pier number 10-20, located between the Carola - and Albertbridge. Please allow sufficient time for the walk to the piers or be at the meeting point 40 minutes before departure.
    • Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.