Pravcicka Gate & Bastei Bridge Winter National Park Tour from Prague

Meeting point

Departure

Runs Fri, Sat, Sun; scheduled through March 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

Northern Hikes; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. Nove MEsto

   We will pick you up at your accommodation anywhere in Prague between 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

   Pass by, no stop
2. Decin Castle

   On your way to reach the national park you will pass the town of Decin with it's great castle standing high above the Elbe river on a rock cliff. Historical Decin town is also called "the gateway to the Bohemian Switzerland".

   Pass by, no stop
3. 3
   Czech Switzerland National Park

   The tour will take you to the most iconic highlight of the Czech Switzerland NP - the Pravcicka Gate stone arch.

   1h · Admission included
4. 4
   Pravcicka brana - Sokoli hnizdo

   As a reward for your effort to reach Pravcicka Gate, this iconic landmark welcomes you shrouded in a blanket of snow reminiscent a wonderland. Reach amazing viewpoints, stroll around unique sandstone formations and take advantage of no crowds on this famous natural site during the winter season.

   2h · Admission included
5. 5
   Bohemian Switzerland National Park

   Next stop is a tasty á la carte lunch in a local restaurant "U Forta" located in the heart of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic. You can have anything from the menu, one main course and one drink. Great vegetarian and vegan options are included. The restaurant is an excellent foodie choice and many travelers rate it better than some Prague restaurants. Local draft beer Cvikov is an excellent choice.

   1h · Admission included
6. Elbe Sandstone Mountains

   On your way to the Bastei bridge you will drive through local spa-town of Bad Schandau with it's historical square and may old timber houses. A truly local town typical to the area.

   Pass by, no stop
7. 7
   Bastei Bridge

   Now it's time to cross the border to the German side - the Saxon Switzerland National Park and walk towards Bastei, an iconic rock formation, medieval times fortress and a stone-bridge high above the river Elbe. An easy walk will take you to the main viewpoints overlooking the deepest canyon in the world - Elbe canyon with a backdrop of table mountains covered in snow. If you will be lucky, with good weather you can even catch some beautiful sunsets at the end of the day.

   2h · Admission included
8. Nove Mesto (New Town)

   We typically arrive back to Prague between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., depending on pace of the tour. We'll get you back safely to your Prague accommodation after a thrilling day full of nature's best scenery.

   Pass by, no stop

About this tour, from the operator