National parks in Saxony
Saxony has 1 national park: Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Best time to visit Saxon Switzerland National Park. Getting to Saxon Switzerland National Park.
National parks in Saxony
- Saxon Switzerland National Park
Sandstone towers and gorges of Saxon Switzerland above the Elbe near Dresden.
Other parks within reach of Saxony
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 72.4 km (45 mi) | 1 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Oder Valley National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 265 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 292 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park | 376 km (234 mi) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 387 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasmund National Park | 393 km (244 mi) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Saxony?
1: Saxon Switzerland National Park.
What is the closest national park to Saxony?
Saxon Switzerland National Park, roughly 72.4 km (45 mi) out and about 1 hr 30 min of driving from the centre of Saxony.