--- title: "Event" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/event/steamboat-trip-through-the-elbe-valley-with-the-white-fleet" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Event" --- Share Steamboat trip through the Elbe Valley with the White Fleet =========================================================== - Excursion A historic paddle steamer crosses a tranquil river landscape with wooded banks. Ship on the Elbe near Albrechtsburg Meissen, bridge in the background in sunny weather. Experience the Elbe Valley from a completely different perspective and embark on a trip with the historic paddle steamers of the WEIßEN FLOTTE. With nine historic paddle steamers, the WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN has the oldest and largest fleet of paddle steamers in the world. The fleet is completed by modern ships, with the two saloon ships "August der Starke" and "Gräfin Cosel". Elegant salons with panoramic views and comfortable furnishings, as well as the generous flair on board, make a trip on a modern salon ship an unforgettable experience. The fleet has been sailing through the Elbe Valley since 1836, inspiring young and old alike for the technical features of the steamships and the beauty of the landscape.Experience an incomparable landscape on the regular cruises between Seusslitz and Saxon Switzerland, which, in addition to vineyards and sandstone mountains, also offers a great deal of history All year round, marvel at the imposing baroque buildings and romantic Elbe meadows of Dresden from on board or take the Palace Cruise along Dresden's famous Elbe castles to the magnificent Pillnitz Palace Park. Explore the picturesque sandstone mountains on a tour of Saxon Switzerland and get an overview of the beautiful Elbe Valley or relax on a trip along the "Saxon Wine Route" with its unique landscape. In addition to the scheduled trips, events such as the Fleet Parade on 01 May or the Steamship Festival in August invite you to marvel and experience. Celebrate on the various party and music tours, let yourself be spoilt on a culinary cruise and enjoy the unique atmosphere and the play of lights on an evening cruise on the Elbe. Depending on the water level, timetables can change at short notice. Read more Dates ----- Good to know ------------ Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map Event location Georg-Treu-Platz 3 01067 Dresden