Travel guide Saxon Switzerland with Dresden

Saxon Switzerland, also known as the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, captivated not only painters and poets of the Romantic era who discovered the landscape as a travel and hiking destination. Even today, more than 1,200 kilometers of marked hiking trails and numerous spa and holiday resorts, as well as a trip to Dresden, attract visitors to the region. A quarter of the area has been a national park since 1990 – the only one in Saxony and one of the most beautiful in Germany. Follow the author to the solitude of the Affensteine, along the ridge path over the Schrammsteine, or by boat through the moss-dark gorge of the Kirnitzsch. Discover the Bohemian Switzerland beyond the Czech border, which forms a natural unit with Saxon Switzerland. Visit the museums, galleries, boulevards, pubs, and cafés of Dresden, and enjoy a detour to Meissen and Moritzburg as well as the Elbe wine villages. Each chapter begins with a double page that presents the content with an overview map of the region, highlights, and page references. Of course, the travel guide includes tried-and-true practical tips on travel questions from A to Z. The expanded preface contains overview pages with descriptions of all regions, a yearly overview of festivals and events, route suggestions, and the author's personal top tips. Many special pieces of information, such as travel advice and the diverse range of activities, serve as helpful planning aids.