--- title: "Bastei view" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/bastei-view" description: "The panoramic view extends from the vacation resort of Wehlen in the Elbe Valley, over the Rauenstein, Königstein, Lilienstein and far into the rear of Saxon Switzerland. The absolute highlight, however, is the direct panoramic view of the Rathen cliffs.There are numerous other viewpoints on the Bastei. In the 19th century, this was an ideal place for painters and art students; and today, the Bastei is one of the most important stops on the Malerweg trail. For over 100 years, the Bastei has been the main attraction in Saxon Switzerland, attracting crowds of tourists of all ages when the weather is fine. Sunrise and sunset, however, are still mostly reserved for connoisseurs... " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1509358/f245f98fbb20a21122b0d991c93bf79ba58ac1bb4f5cc4c374155be8d7547122/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Bastei view =========== - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewing platform with railings above a gorge, foggy landscape and rocks in the background; the sun shines through bare tree branches. Viewing platform at sunset, surrounded by trees and a railing, with a view of a landscape with a river and hills. View from a balcony with wooden railings of a hilly landscape at sunset, the sky is colored blue-orange. Wheelchair Door disabled WC Historisches Bild mit Bäumen und Aussicht, im Hintergrund Felsen und Tafelberge sowie die Elbe Vordergrund Aussicht mit Menschen, Mittegrund Elbe, Hintergrund Sächsische Schweiz Tafelberge The Basteiaussicht is probably one of the most famous viewpoints in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The panoramic view extends from the vacation resort of Wehlen in the Elbe Valley, over the Rauenstein, Königstein, Lilienstein and far into the rear of Saxon Switzerland. The absolute highlight, however, is the direct panoramic view of the Rathen cliffs. There are numerous other viewpoints on the Bastei. In the 19th century, this was an ideal place for painters and art students; and today, the Bastei is one of the most important stops on the Malerweg trail. For over 100 years, the Bastei has been the main attraction in Saxon Switzerland, attracting crowds of tourists of all ages when the weather is fine. Sunrise and sunset, however, are still mostly reserved for connoisseurs... Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Basteiaussicht is in principle always open. Read more Price info You do not have to pay admission to visit the Basteiaussicht. Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** - you can drive right up to the front of the hotel to get in and out - available (these are located directly next to the parking lot for overnight guests of the Berghotel Bastei) - approx. 300 m to the view, with a gradient (approx. 6%) of approx. 30 m - barrier-free toilet directly at the Bastei view Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Read more Contact person Touristinformation Lohmen**Touristinformation Lohmen** Schloss Lohmen 1 01847 Lohmen Author Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.**Madlen Rogge** Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. License (master data) Madlen Rogge Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 10.58 km - Hiking 1.00 km - Hiking 5.22 km - Cycling 4.82 km - Hiking 2.89 km - Hiking 9.04 km - Winter hikes 4.73 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01847 Lohmen