Water activity

Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Water activity

Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Activity provider: WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH

From US$ 30.36 per person

Explore Dresden's surroundings from the water on a paddle steamer cruise. See the 4 famous Elbe castles + the bizarre rock formations while cruising through the Saxon Switzerland mountain range.

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Duration 3 - 9.5 hours
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Host or greeter
English, German
Optional audio guide
English, German

Experience

Highlights
  • 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
Full description
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 center 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 meters high and looks back at a history of more than 700 years. This tour offers different options for traveling, like a round trip or single trips with start in Dresden or Königstein. Please check the several journey times.
Includes
  • Round trip Dresden - Königstein - Dresden or single trip (depending on the option booked)
  • Audio commentary via on-board announcements or information via the app
  • Entrance fee for Königstein
  • Food and drinks on board
  • Approach and departure to the landing stage

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Student card
  • Disability card

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • Student or disability ID card must be presented on the day if applicable to your booking
  • In case of extremely high or low water levels, the timetable may change or certain trips may be canceled
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 372 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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While the boat ride itself was enjoyable with very pretty scenery, this was NOT an English tour as advertised. There was one man on the boat who spoke English, but none of the announcements were made in English. There is an app you can download to get information in English; however, we didn’t have good service so we couldn’t use it. That being said, the crew on board was friendly, and the one man who did speak English was helpful in answering our questions.

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March 30, 2023

Wer Schiff fahren liebt, sollte diese Fahrt machen. Es ist aber keine Tour mit Erklärungen für Touristen, eher eine Linienfahrt von Dresden nach Königstein. Man kann, wenn es nicht zuviele Leute an Bord sind, wunderbar entspannen. Die Bedienung an Bord war super.. Sehr aufmerksam. Das war wirklich gut. Getränke, Kleinigkeiten zu essen.. Alles da. Das meiste war überdacht, als Schutz vor der Sonne, was an unserm Tag dringend vonnöten war.

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March 30, 2023

Eine unvergessliche Fahrt mit dem Schaufelraddampfer aus dem Jahre 1886 , die MS Pillnitz. Eine Technik die noch heute begeistert. Die gesamte Fahrt ist ein Erlebnis. Für Liebhaber von Dampfmaschinen ein Muss. Alles ist während der Fahrt zu bestaunen. Ob die Maschine, der Kessel oder die Schaufelräder können beobachtet werden. Die Fahrt entlang der Elbe von Dresden nach Königstein ist beeindruckend. Tolle Sehenswürdigkeiten, an denen man vorbeischippert. Auf dem Schiff ist eine Gastronomie, die mit superfreundlichen Personal, die gesamte Fahrt noch zusätzlich wunderschön macht.

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March 30, 2023

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