Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt© Christian Sacher / Dresden
Goose cruise for St Martin’s Day
Goose feast on board – enjoy St Martin’s goose with a view For St Martin’s Day a special festive meal awaits you on board: a finely balanced…
Flottenparade der Sächsischen Dampfschifffahrt© Christian Sacher
In Familie nostalgisch unterwegs© Philipp Herfort Photography
Das denkmalgeschützte Schiff PD Diesbar entlang der Sächsischen Weinstraße bei Zadel unterwegs© Christian Sacher
Dampfschiff PD Leipzig am Abend vor den Dresdner Elbhängen© Christian Sacher
historische Technik an Bord erleben© Philipp Herfort Photography
Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt – Saxon steam shipping
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© Christian Sacher / Dresden 
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© Weiße Flotte Dresden GmbHSunday lunch buffet on board
Feasting with a view Enjoy a relaxed lunch on board and treat yourself to a delicious lunch buffet in a cosy atmosphere. The route takes you from…
Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt
© Christian Sacher / DresdenIlluminated cruise to the Christmas Garden Dresden
A trip to the wintry palace park at Pillnitz OFFICIAL ADVANCE SALES START 15.09.2026 Enjoy a wintry three-course menu while discovering the…
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© Dampfbahn-Route Sachsen - Christian SacherTime Travel 2026
Experience an evening of hands-on history on the Elbe. Don’t forget – take a steamer trip!!! Enjoy an exclusive cruise through time for young and…
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© Christian Sacher / DresdenSupper cruise
Dinner on the water! Go aboard the Weiße Flotte (White Fleet) for a culinary journey. See Dresden’s sights from the water while enjoying a seasonal…
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© Dampfbahn-Route Sachsen - Christian SacherTime Travel - Family Time 2026
Experience an evening of hands-on history on the Elbe. Don’t forget – take a steamer trip!!! Enjoy an exclusive cruise through time for young and…
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© Christian Sacher / DresdenChriststollen cruise
Two trips a day On a leisurely cruise upstream towards the “Blaues Wunder” bridge, enjoy a delicious slice of the finest Dresden Christstollen with…
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© Christian Sacher / DresdenChriststollen cruise
Two trips a day On a leisurely cruise upstream towards the “Blaues Wunder” bridge, enjoy a delicious slice of the finest Dresden Christstollen with…
All 73 events – Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt – Saxon steam shipping
The fleet of the Saxon Steam Shipping departs from Dresden.
| Winter | 05.01. bis 06.02.2026 | |
| Ostern | 30.03. bis 19.04.2026 | |
| Frühling | 20.04. bis 29.04.2026 | |
| Sommer | 02.05. bis 01.10.2026 | |
| Herbst | 04.10. bis 31.10.2026 | |
| Spätherbst | 01.11. bis 22.11.2026 | |
| Winter / Weihnachten | 23.11. bis 20.12.2026 | |
| 21.12.2026 bis 03.01.2027 | ||
Please inform yourself about special trips also outside the season on our website.
Due to weather conditions, additional fair weather trips are offered.
In extreme water level conditions, timetable restrictions/failures may occur.
| Tarifzone | Erwachsene | ermäßigt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tarifzone z.B. Terrassenufer – Blasewitz oder Radebeul | 16,00 € | 12,00 € | |
| 2 Tarifzonen z.B. Terrassenufer – Pillnitz | 21,00 € | 16,00 € | |
| 3 Tarifzonen z.B. Terrassenufer – Kurort Rathen | 28,00 € | 20,00 € | |
| ab 4 Tarifzonen | 31,00 € | 22,00 € | |
| Rückfahrt | 11,00 € | 8,50 € | |
Meißen – Dresden – Pirna – Bad Schandau
Experience history of technology and enjoy nature ...
Come aboard the worldwide unique fleet of Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt. With a fleet of nine historic paddle steamers, between 81 and 131 years old, the Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt operates the largest and oldest fleet of historic paddle steamers in the world.
This unique fleet is completed by two elegant salon ships and two small cruisers. Enjoy the unique nostalgic charm of the paddle steamers with the paddle wheels making a rushing noise and the steam engines huffing. From Seusslitz near Meißen to the spa town of Bad Schandau in Saxon Switzerland, the traditional fleet passes not only through one of the most enchanting river landscapes in Europe but also through Dresden Elbe Valley. Explore Saxon Switzerland and the Saxon Wine Road during a trip with us. Or get to know the world-famous historical buildings of Dresden and its surroundings from a new perspective on a river sightseeing tour, a bridge boat tour or our special castle tour. On board our paddle steamers, a variety of regional specialties are served both in the salons and on the open decks. The Steamer Parade on May 1 and Dresden City Festival in August are annual highlights for all friends of the historic paddle steamers. The entire fleet is presented between Dresden and Pillnitz, with live music on board ensuring an unforgettable experience.
PD Diesbar der Sächsischen Dampfschifffahrt am Blauen Wunder© Christian Sacher
PD Bastei um 1900 am Blauen Wunder in Dresden© Sammlung Christian Sacher
Location on the map
- Heritage (steam) railways
- Discover the region
- Stay and enjoy
- Stations of the Steam Railway Route
49 places on the map
All places on the map as a list
- AugustusTours , Dresden
- Bahnbetriebswerk Dresden-Altstadt (locomotive depot) , Dresden
- Ballsäle Coßmannsdorf , Freital
- Bilz-Pension in the Lößnitz Valley , Moritzburg
- Dampflok Nossen e.V. heritage steam association , Nossen
- District town of Freital , Freital
- Dresden 1900 Vintage Gastronomy , Dresden
- Station 20: Dresden Cable Railways , Dresden
- Station 21: Dresden Park Railway , Dresden
- Station 24: Dresden Railway Museum , Dresden
- Station 19: Dresden Tramway Museum , Dresden
- Dresden Transport Museum , Dresden
- Station 23: Dresden Transport Museum , Dresden
- Station 25: Dresden-Gittersee Station , Dresden
- Eisenbahn-Romantik Reisen Maertens - Maertens Romantic Railway Trips , Dresden
- HISTORICAL GÜTERBODEN Radebeul , Radebeul
- Hains Leisure Centre, Freital , Freital
- High ropes course Moritzburg and shepherd's car holiday with historic tractor , Moritzburg
- Station 18: Inn at Ottendorf-Okrilla Station , Ottendorf-Okrilla
- Interessengemeinschaft (IG) Weißeritztalbahn (a railway interest group) , Freital
- Karl May Museum, Radebeul , Radebeul
- Station 14: Löthain Museum Station , Käbschütztal
- Lößnitzgrundbahn – SDG mbH railway company , Moritzburg
- Lößnitztalschänke restaurant , Radebeul
- Moritzburg , Moritzburg
- Station 16: Moritzburg Station , Moritzburg
- Mountain railways Dresden , Dresden
- Station 52: Nossen Railway Junction , Nossen
- Oskarshausen Leisure Park , Freital
- Parkeisenbahn Dresden (Dresden Park Railway) , Dresden
- Station 17: Radebeul Ost Station , Radebeul
- Radeburg Museum of Local History , Radeburg
- Station 15: Radeburg Station , Radeburg
- Sachsendraisine – Saxony Draisine , Wilschdorf
- Saxon Fire Brigade Museum Zeithain , Zeithain
- Saxon Railway History Initiative , Dresden
- Schmalspurbahnmuseum (narrow gauge railway museum) in Wilsdruff , Wilsdruff
- Stiftung Sächsische Schmalspurbahnen/Saxon Narrow-Gauge Railway Foundation , Radebeul
- Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt – Saxon steam shipping , Dresden
- Station 22: Terrassenufer in Dresden/Saxon Paddle Steamer Fleet , Dresden
- Tourist Information Radebeul , Radebeul
- Traditionsbahn Radebeul e.V. traditional railway association , Radebeul
- Trammuseum Dresden-DVB, the public transport operator in Dresden , Dresden
- Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (Upper Elbe Transport Association), Dresden , Dresden
- Weißeritztalbahn – SDG mbH railway company , Moritzburg
- Station 51: Wilsdruff Station , Wilsdruff
- Station 50: Wilsdruff Stop , Wilsdruff
- Windbergbahn e.V. railway association in Dresden , Dresden
- trilex / Die Länderbahn GmbH , Viechtach
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