Saxon Switzerland National Park Germany
Germany - Cologne - Dusseldorf - Frankfurt - Munich - Stuttgart - Hamburg - Berlin
The Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany preserves more than 36,000 hectares of Elbe sandstone massif made by the Elbe River over a period of 100 million years. The tourists will experience many fascinating things here like the eroded rock formations, which dates back to Cretaceous period. The Saxon Switzerland National Park features chalky sandstone cliffs, deeply carved valleys, table mountains and gorges. This picturesque landscape is the only one of its kind in central Europe. The diverse flora and fauna of this park is really interesting. You will catch glimpse of rare species like the eagle owl, the otter and the fat dormouse. The flora of Saxon Switzerland National Park is dominated by ferns, lichens and mosses which thrive in this confined eco-system. Tourists coming here can enjoy rock climbing in this region. This provides the tourists an excellent opportunity to get an overview of Saxon Switzerland. But you can enjoy the cityscape in a more leisurely way. You can climb the Bastei rocks, which offers panoramic views of the river Elbe. You can also hire a rowing boat or take a boat excursion admiring the scenery from the river, if you want to explore the panoramic cityscape. The major attractions in the Saxon Switzerland National Park and the adjoining areas are:
- Saxon Switzerland national park centre
- Königstein Fortress
- Felsenbühne Rathen outdoor theatre
- Bad Schandau Museum
- Flössersteig Castle
- City of Dresden and Neurathen Fortress
- Postal milestone in the "Canaletto town" of Pirna
The Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany is a must visit for the tourists. You will really enjoy every moment you spend in this park.
