Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme

First Class

Close to the Toskana Therme, between the market square and the Elbe, lies Bad Schandau, the gem of Saxon Switzerland, with the impressive Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme. The striking ensemble of buildings overlooks the Elbe, the idyllic market square or the dramatic natural landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the salons of Restaurant Sandstein. Restaurant Elbterrasse, with its summer garden, features elegant interiors and thoughtful details, as well as breathtaking views of the River Elbe. Half board includes regional ingredients and international creations, served from the buffet or as a three-course menu. Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free options are also available. Round off the evening at Rio Xingù Bar.

Relax with a view in the 1,600 sq m Wellnesspark Elbresidenz on the top floor (pool and fitness area 07:00–21:00, saunas 10:00–21:00, treatments 08:00–21:00). Indoor pool “Aurorabad”, sun deck on the rooftop terrace, Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam room and experience showers. Beauty: a selection of body treatments, including honey, seaweed or goat’s butter wraps on the soft-pack lounger, back massage, hot stone massage, Indian head massage, Ayurvedic massages and natural peat packs.

As a guest at Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme, you have access to the Toskana Therme Bad Schandau, where you can enjoy a bathing experience like no other. Facilities include an indoor pool with two 25-metre lanes and massage loungers, an outdoor pool, a lazy river, a children’s pool with a small slide, a whirlpool and a warm-water pool. With Liquid Sound©, body and mind float in pleasantly warm water, immersed in sound, colour and light. Underwater music and 360° dome video projections create a “concert hall filled with water”. The sauna world features an ice-cold plunge pool, a laconium, a cistern with a continuous bench, a herbal bath, a Saxon sauna, an ore grotto with rustic slate styling, a panoramic sauna and relaxation areas. To cool off, there are sunbathing lawns, an ice fountain, experience showers, foot whirlpools and a Kneipp stream with five sections at different temperatures. In the sauna garden, a cold-water pool and Kneipp wading pool offer a refreshing break. The Wellnesspark Toskana Therme offers wellness and beauty treatments of the highest standard.

Bad Schandau is in the Saxon Switzerland–Bohemian Switzerland National Park region. The unique Bastei Bridge and Königstein Fortress are within easy walking distance. The landing stage for scheduled boats and historic paddle steamers is right by the hotel. The historic tram takes hikers to the Kirnitzsch Valley, while cyclists can enjoy the Elbe Cycle Route.