Haus Felsengrund retreat centre is situated around 35 km (approx. 22 miles) from Dresden in the quaint village of Rathen with a direct view of the Elbe river and the famous Bastei, landmark and one of the most breathtaking rock formations of “Saxon Switzerland”. Whether you are in search of a retreat centre for your church week(end) away, a holiday resort for yourself and/or your family, a place to organize a workshop or training seminar in, a ‘base camp’ for climbing, cycling or hiking tours or even a peaceful constant to city-hop from.

Welcome to the mountain hotel and panorama restaurant Bastei - 194 meters above the river Elbe, located directly at the rock massif of the world-famous Bastei.Upon arriving at the hotel you will be delighted by the beautiful view across the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and enjoy the unique location amidst the Saxon Switzerland National Park..

Our hotel is situated directly at the slope of the Elbe; wonderful view over the Elbe valley from the Lilienstein to the fortress Königstein. The reception is open day and night. From 7-10 o'clock breakfast buffett, from 12 o'clock our restaurant is opened with panorama pavilion and during beautiful weather the terrace.
Good connection to public transportation – 600m away you have rapid-transit railway station, ship and ferry pier, station Festungs-express and Bastei-clamber. In-house parking lots are available sufficiently. In the house are sauna, whirlpool, bicycle rental and a sales exhibition of erzgebirgian folk art. Dogs are welcome.

Die naturnahe Herberge auf dem Kulm mit ihrem großen Außengelände liegt im Herzen des Elbsandsteingebirges, unmittelbar am "Malerweg", am Waldrand und ganz in der Nähe von zahlreichen Kletterfelsen.
Von hier aus seht ihr den Lilienstein, die Festung Königstein und die Bastei.
Ihr übernachtet im unsaniertem ehemaligen Ferienlager im DDR-Charme mit Mehrbettzimmern und Gemeinschaftssanitäranlagen, könnt aber auch die schickeren Tinyhäuser oder eine urige einfache Berghütte oder das ganze Gelände mit Zeltplatz mieten.

Vacation home in calm setting at the base of the Bärenstein.
The dwelling offers an optimal starting point for hikes into Saxon Switzerland.
Well-known destinies like the small Bärenstein, Rauenstein, the health resort Rathen with Bastei and fortress Königstein can be visited in half or full-day trips.
The state capital Dresden, the back country of Saxon Switzerland and the Bielatal valley are comfortably approachable by car, bus or rapid-transit railway. On our large south-oriented balcony you can relax in peace in the evenings.