Saxon Switzerland

National ParkGermanyProtected area

A sandstone landscape of eroded pillars, gorges and table mountains above the Elbe, famous for the Bastei rock formation and its bridge.

Highlights

Bastei Bridge
Sandstone pinnacles
Elbe valley views

At a glance

Type: National Park
Country: Germany
Region: Saxony
Continent: Europe
Best seasons: spring, summer, autumn

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