📜 Historic boat trip on the Kirnitzsch River, a popular attraction in Saxon Switzerland.
🔍 Enjoy a 700m, 20-25 minute guided journey through a wild gorge.
🌊 Unique nature experience with commentary from the boatman
🚶 Option to walk along the gorge path
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly with carved figures along the path to the boat station
🏞️ See interesting rock formations like "Mountain Spirit" and "Crocodile"
⚠️ 45-minute walk to the boat station from parking
🥶 Water temperature rarely exceeds 8 °C, unsuitable for swimming
🚫 Poor mobile signal in the gorge
🪜 Many stairs and high railings on return path, challenging with small children
🅿️ Pay for parking (5€/day, 2€/hr) and bring cash for tickets/snacks.
🎒 Pack snacks and drinks, especially for longer return routes.
🗺️ Be mindful of less clear trail markings; consider a map.
❤️ Overnight stay on "Love Island" possible for a special fee.
💰 Adults 8€ one-way, children (7+) 7€, families 16€, under 6 free (2023 prices). Cash only.
🕒 Daily from Easter to October 31, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last trip 4:00 PM).
Available at Buchenparkhalle or Hinterhermsdorf Ortsmitte (paid).
Clean, free toilets near the boat station.