View of Bastei Bridge

Bastei Bridge

Sandstone bridge 194m above Elbe River in Saxon Switzerland.

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Admission Ticket

Free; parking €5/day

Best Time to Visit

Sunrise 6-8am

Overview

Built wood 1824, stone 1851. 76.5m span. Caspar David Friedrich Wanderer Above Sea of Fog (1818) popularised it.

Local Insider Tips

1

Park at Bastei lot (€5)

2

Photo from Aussichtspunkt viewpoint

3

Combine with Festung Konigstein

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Free?

Yes.

Q:How long?

1-1.5h.

Location Details

CitySaxon Switzerland
CountryGermany
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

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