Bad Schandau: The City at the Foot of Alps
The city of Bad Schandau, Germany is the smallest German city with its own tram service, the Kirwirtzschtal Tramway. Bad Schandau also became a spa town for its hydropathic establishment. The city is also the heart of the romantic "Saxon Switzerland."
Best Time to Visit
Fall is the busiest season in Bad Schandau because of its chilly weather. Tourists prefer clear, rainless days from September to November. On the other hand, you can expect cheapest hotel rates every winter due its very long, cold, and windy weather.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Most of the hotels in Bad Schandau are located near the Saxon Switzerland National Park, this is a national park in the German Free State of Saxony will surely enthrall you with its unique landscape. With that, a lot of hotels offer services to further enjoy the parks nearby. Bio- & National Park Hotel Helvetia is a hotel that lies directly on Elbe cycling trail and the Malerweg long-distance hiking trail. Tourists can enjoy cycling and hiking, as well as exclusive flair of a rowing club on the shore of the Elbe. On the other hand, to enjoy more of the mountains, you can stay at Die Burg Schöna hotel, this guesthouse is surrounded by forests and overlooking at Elbe River, the hotel also is less than mile from Schmilka-Hirschmühle train station. Another exceptional hotel in the city is Das Forsthaus, this hotel can be found near Bohemian Switzerland National Park. The hotel has an exceptional rooms and apartments best for families, couples, and friends.