Dresden: Elbe River Cruise to Pillnitz Castle
ID: GYG57948-81005
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience a boat cruise along the Elbe and pass the scenic riverscape of Dresden on board a rustic paddle steamer or salon ship. Enjoy the view to the impressive castles and Baroque Pillnitz Castle.
Discover the historic old town of Dresden aboard a ship and admire the most beautiful sites of the Elbe Valley. Start off at Terrassenufer and see the three famous castles: Albrechtsberg, Eckberg, and Lingner Castle, along the Elbe on the way to the villa quarter Loschwitz.
Pass the 4 famous Elbe bridges, whose histories affect the city up until now. The most memorable bridge is called Blue Wonder, which gets its name because of the color.
Soak up the views of the impressive Pillnitz Palace as your boat drops anchor for roughly twenty minutes. It was built in the 18th century under the Elector of Saxony August the Strong and is now the site of the Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Arts and Crafts) as well as the Schlossmuseum (Castle Museum).
Highlights
- Discover Dresden and its fascinating old town on board a ship and marvel at the unique river landscape along the Elbe
- Pass the 3 impressive castles and admire the panoramic view of Dresden's landmarks in the old town
- Learn more about the eventful history of the city and enjoy the local cuisine on board
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is a round-trip cruise. The ship will anchor for 20 minutes in Pillnitz for entry and exit only. It is recommended to remain onboard. There will be no time to visit Pillnitz Castle
In case of extremely high or low water levels, the timetable may change or certain trips may be canceled
For wheelchairs or buggies, please notify the company in advance
The tour information is offered to you via on-board announcements and an app downloadable for Apple and Android
Current information: The starting point for this tour is at pier number 17-20, located between the Carola - and Albertbridge. Please allow sufficient time for the walk to the piers or be at the meeting point 40 minutes before departure.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
