What to do · Meissen
Paddle steamer on the Elbe from Dresden to Meissen
Information
- From
- €16 per person, depending on the journey
- Duration
- 2 h 15
- Season
- Late March to October, according to the shipping company's calendar
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
The loveliest way to reach Meissen from Dresden is by river. Line L21, "the Saxon Wine Route", leaves Dresden at 9:45 and goes down the Elbe between the vineyard slopes of Radebeul; it reaches Meissen after about two and a quarter hours, with the Albrechtsburg and the cathedral appearing above the water. The boat continues to the wine village of Seußlitz and returns.
How it works
Buy your ticket on the shipping company's website or at the Terrassenufer landing stage in Dresden, from €16 depending on the stretch. The practical plan is to go down by boat and come back by S-Bahn, which takes under 40 minutes. The season starts at the end of March; in winter there is no service to Meissen.
Tips
- Go down by boat and come back by train The boat with the current is the lovely stretch; the S1 brings you back quickly.
- Check the day The L21 does not sail every day: look at its calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Dresden to Meissen?
About two and a quarter hours.
Is there a boat in winter?
Not to Meissen: the season starts at the end of March.
With young childrenAs a family
Who runs it
- Sächsische DampfschiffahrtL21 Sächsische Weinstraße: Dresden – Radebeul – Meissen Visit their website
