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Things to see in Bad Schandau (Germany): 65 places and when to go
Bad Schandau is a town in Germany, and this site lists 65 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (27), History (18), Nature (12). The best known are Saxon Switzerland National Park, Königstein Fortress and Bastei. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.9044, 14.1942
- Places
- 65 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (27) · History (18) · Nature (12) · Mountains (10) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 169 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Großer Zschirnstein, at 560 m.
What to see in Bad Schandau
The places in and around Bad Schandau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saxon Switzerland National ParkNational park in Saxony, Germany4.2 km
- Königstein FortressFortress in Saxony, museum9.7 km
- BasteiRock formation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains11 km
- České Švýcarsko National ParkProtected area in Czech Republic11 km
- ZirkelsteinMountain in Germany3.4 km
- PfaffensteinTable hill in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony8.0 km
- Sonnenstein killing centreNazi killing facility at Sonnenstein Castle18 km
- Großer ZschirnsteinHill in the Saxon and German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains5.7 km
- LiliensteinMountain in Germany8.1 km
- Großer WinterbergMountain in eastern Germany4.7 km
- KaiserkroneMountain in Germany2.6 km
- PapststeinMountain in Germany5.2 km
- WintersteinBuilding in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony, Germany6.1 km
- Hohnstein CastleCastle in Saxony, Germany10 km
- Neurathen CastleRock castle11 km
- BarbarineFree-standing Rock Formation7.9 km
- Bad Schandau ElevatorArchitectural structure2.7 km
- Angel Church, HinterhermsdorfChurch12 km
- Geibeltbad PirnaA public bath and water sport facility in Pirna near Dresden, Saxony in Germany18 km
- Neuer WildensteinCastle ruin in Germany5.0 km
- Burg SchwarzbergBuilding in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony, Germany4.7 km
- Carola Bridge (Carolabrücke)Bridge in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge4.9 km
- Church of ReinhardtsdorfChurch building in Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna, district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony, Germany1.1 km
- Protestant Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, SebnitzChurch building in Saxony, Germany9.3 km
And the other 41, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Feldbahnmuseum Herrenleite
- History: Schloss Ulbersdorf, Brand-Baude, house no. 5, Hotel building (with restaurant) in open development Market 9, Four-sided farm with residential stable house (No. 8), side building, barn and pull-out house (No. 8a) Schustergasse 8; 8a, Markt 13, Former hotel, today residential building in open development, with restaurant Markt 3
- Hiking: Bielatal-Hütte, Forststeig Elbsandstein, Biwak "Alte Gärtnerei" (Forststeigbiwak), [[Č] Mezní louka – Jetřichovice](/paises/europa/alemania/c-mezni-louka-jetrichovice/), DichterMusikerMaler-Weg, DichterMusikerMaler-Weg (CZ), DichterMusikerMaler-Weg (DE), Fernwanderweg Görlitz – Greiz (Teil: Großer Picho – Glashütte), Fernwanderweg Zittau – Wernigerode (Sachsen Ost), Hřebenovka Českým Švýcarskem, Lausitzer Schlange, Malerweg, Rosenthaler Hütte der ASD, Spitzsteinbiwak, Trekkinghütte "Grenzbaude", Trekkinghütte "Haselmausbaude", Trekkinghütte "Kamphütte", Trekkinghütte "Rotsteinhütte", Trekkinghütte "Willys Ruh", Via Czechia - Severní (3. Labské pískovce a České Švýcarsko), Wanderhütte Obervogelgesang, Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Görlitz - Seiffen), [[Ž] Hřensko - Divoká soutěska](/paises/europa/alemania/z-hrensko-divoka-souteska/), [[Z] Hřensko (Suchá Kamenice) - Labská Stráň](/paises/europa/alemania/z-hrensko-sucha-kamenice-labska-stran/), [[Z] Panenská jedle - Růžová](/paises/europa/alemania/z-panenska-jedle-ruzova/), [[Ž] Vysoká Lípa - Mezní Louka](/paises/europa/alemania/z-vysoka-lipa-mezni-louka/)
- Food and drink: Braumanufaktur Schmilka, Destillerie "Geist von Rathen", Hofbrauerei Lohmen, Schaudestillerie Manufaktur & Verkauf
- Nature: Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
- Mountains: Luxusboofe
- Hot springs: Toskana Therme Bad Schandau
When to go to Bad Schandau
The best time to visit Bad Schandau is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In April, 65 of the 65 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bad Schandau
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 169 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bad Schandau?
The best known: Saxon Switzerland National Park, Königstein Fortress, Bastei, České Švýcarsko National Park, Zirkelstein. In all, 65 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bad Schandau?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Bad Schandau?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 169 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bad Schandau as the destination and these 65 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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