Pravcicka Gate & Bastei Bridge Winter National Park Tour from Prague
Description
Indulge yourself an unforgettable experience and visit two main landmarks of Bohemian - Saxon Switzerland National Park: the spectacular Pravcicka Gate, Europe’s largest sandstone arch, as well as, Bastei Bridge, breathtaking rock formation. Walk in snow-covered trails to enjoy some of the best scenic nature sites which you can have almost for yourself thanks to winter season. Gawk at the most remarkable landmarks of Bohemian - Saxon Switzerland National Park Pravcicka Gate and Bastei Bridge. See the most protected trails where rock formations and enchanted forest creates divine scenery. Uninterrupted journey off-season with no crowds. Our experienced and professionally trained drivers with take you around in a comfortable minivan. Enjoy a complimentary a lá carte lunch, also a vegetarian and vegan option.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up at your accommodation anywhere in Prague between 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
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".
The tour will take you to the most iconic highlight of the Czech Switzerland NP - the Pravcicka Gate stone arch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from any Prague downtown hotel or AirBnB. Please advise your accommodation address when booking the tour. Thank you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options included
- Dietary requirements can be easily accommodated
- Booster seats available
Reviews(117)
The tour was great and kept a nice pace! Got to see a lot of cool stuff we wouldn’t have seen otherwise, and Pavla was a wonderful guide!
We had a great time with Ondrej. He was through when explaining everything we were seeing and also added in relevant history. We never felt rushed and he always offered to take pictures, which was very much appreciated! I also really enjoyed our lunch. Delicious!
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re glad you had such a relaxed and enjoyable day. Ondrej will appreciate your kind words - sharing the stories behind what you see really makes the experience come alive. And great to hear the lunch was a highlight too! - Vitek, Founder & Owner at Northern Hikes
Amazing experience. Petr our tour guide didn’t just guide us but was such a lovely guy and had so much knowledge on any question asked. Whole experience was way better than I thought it would have been. Highly recommend going 👍
Thank you for such an enthusiastic review! We’re thrilled Petr made the experience so memorable - not just with his knowledge, but also his genuine, friendly approach. It’s always great to hear the day exceeded expectations, and your recommendation truly means a lot to us. - Vitek, Founder & Owner at Northern Hikes
Martin did an incredible job on this tour! We were picked up promptly at our hotel and the drive to the Pravcicka Gate felt short since Martin drove us by the beautiful Elba River and he told us so much about the Czech Republic's history. Probably learned as much about the country's history and culture from him as we did on both of our two walking tours this weekend combined. On the trails, Martin kept up a good pace and kept the group together, and brought us to two of the most beautiful and unique places in the area, the Pravcicka Gate and Bastei Bridge. We had time to take lots of photos at both sites and enjoy the gorgeous views. Also did some birdwatching and learned more about the animals in the area from Martin. Everything was taken care of ahead of time, and the tour even included a great lunch between stops. Overall, a great experience I would definitely recommend!
Hi Danny, thank you for such a thoughtful review! We really appreciate the detail you shared. We’re delighted Martin made the drive feel so engaging with his stories about Czech history and culture, and that the day gave you time to fully enjoy both Pravčická Gate and Bastei Bridge. It’s also great to hear the pacing, wildlife insights, photo stops, and lunch all came together into such a smooth experience. - Vitek, Founder & Owner at Northern Hikes
Amazing trip . Highly recommend. Don't miss this . Stunning views at both stops. Our guide Tomas was super informative , and fun . Our food stop was not too long and the choice and quality was excellent.
Thank you for your review!🏔️ We’re glad you loved both stops and that Tomas’s fun, informative guiding made the day even better. Great to hear the lunch break felt well timed and that the food quality and selection impressed you. - Vitek, Founder & Owner at Northern Hikes
Tomas was amazing, and the group size was perfect!
Thank you for your review! 👌 We’re glad you loved the tour and that Tomas made such a great impression. Happy to hear the small group size felt just right for the day. - Vitek, Founder & Owner at Northern Hikes
It was absolutely fantastic, our day was amazing, despite the weather it was great, our guide Martin explained everything well, was incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly! It was the best day of our trip. Thank you, and it was absolutely magnificent.
Thank you for this wonderful review Agathe! 🌟 We’re thrilled your winter day was still amazing despite the weather. Martin will be so happy to hear his clear explanations and attentive, friendly care made it the best day of your trip. That’s exactly the small-group spirit we aim for in Bohemian Switzerland. - Vitek, Founder & Owner, Northern Hikes
I can't recommend this tour enough! We had an excellent day out with fellow travellers and our tour guide, Lenka, who was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable that she made it the perfect day. We were very lucky to have sunshine and snow on the ground, which was magical, as if we had arrived in Narnia itself! The lunch was also excellent, as were the mulled wine/tea and snacks provided. It was also so convenient to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. We loved it and highly recommend it!
Thank you for this wonderful recommendation Nicole! ✨ We’re thrilled you had such a magical winter day with sunshine and snow. Lenka will be so happy to hear her friendly care and local knowledge made everything feel effortless. We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch, mulled wine, tea and snacks, plus the comfort of hotel pick-up and drop-off. Creating a warm small-group atmosphere with thoughtful details is exactly what Northern Hikes is about. Thank you for sharing this! - Vitek, Founder & Owner, Northern Hikes
We enjoyed this day in the open air. Beautiful sun, pristine snow and magnificent scenery. Lunch was very good and the little snack enjoyed. I recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed a true winter day outdoors with sunshine, fresh snow, and spectacular scenery.☀️ Happy to hear the lunch and snack added to the comfort of the day, and we really appreciate the recommendation. - Vitek, Founder & Owner at Northern Hikes
We booked this tour through Viator. Our guide, Martin was absolutely amazing! It was one of the best adventures we’ve been on. Northern Hikes is the best! Wish I could give them more stars. We were picked up promptly at our hotel, given a lovely snack bag, driven to the sites, and provided plenty of time to take pics and enjoy the stunning views! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re so glad you appreciated the smooth organization — we always aim to keep the day feeling unrushed while still making sure you experience the very best of the national park.
