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Hotel Ettrich & Elbresort Rathen

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Rated 8.4 in 670 reviews

Hotel Ettrich & Elbresort Rathen is a charming retreat nestled in the picturesque village of Kurort Rathen, Germany. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, this hotel offers guests a serene escape into nature while providing comfortable accommodations and a welcoming atmosphere.

The hotel's design reflects a blend of traditional and modern elements, creating a cozy yet stylish environment. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a wellness area with a spa, sauna, and massage services, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring the beautiful surrounding scenery. The on-site restaurant serves a selection of local and seasonal dishes, giving visitors a taste of the region's culinary offerings.

Hotel Ettrich & Elbresort Rathen is ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous hiking trails and opportunities for climbing nearby. The picturesque Elbe River enhances the hotel’s charm, allowing guests to enjoy riverside activities or simply soak in the breathtaking views.

Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat, Hotel Ettrich & Elbresort Rathen provides an inviting atmosphere and convenient access to the natural beauty that defines this unique area. It's a perfect choice for those who appreciate the balance of comfort and nature in their travels.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 4°
 -2°
 3°
 2
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 6°
 -2°
 3°
 2
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
March
 10°
 0°
 5°
 4
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
April
 15°
 3°
 8°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
May
 20°
 8°
 12°
 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
June
 23°
 12°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
 25°
 14°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
August
 24°
 14°
 18°
 9
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
September
 20°
 10°
 16°
 7
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
October
 14°
 6°
 12°
 5
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
November
 8°
 2°
 8°
 3
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
December
 5°
 -1°
 4°
 2
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Kurort Rathen and near Hotel Ettrich & Elbresort Rathen

Neurathen Castle
Neurathen Castle
Rock castle
0.6km / 0.39mi
Bastei Bridge
Bastei Bridge
Bridge in Germany
0.6km / 0.39mi
Burg Altrathen
Burg Altrathen
340m / 370yd
Wegweiser-Wegstein
Wegweiser-Wegstein
390m / 430yd
Basteikreuz
Basteikreuz
1.4km / 0.89mi
Steinerner Tisch
Steinerner Tisch
Cultural monument in Lohmen
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hohnstein Castle
Hohnstein Castle
Castle
3.3km / 2mi
Burg Wehlen
Burg Wehlen
Castle
3km / 1.9mi
Church in Hohnstein
Church in Hohnstein
Church building in Hohnstein, Saxony, Germany
3.5km / 2.2mi
Burg Lilienstein
Burg Lilienstein
Castle
2.9km / 1.8mi
Kirche Porschdorf
Kirche Porschdorf
Church building in Bad Schandau, Germany
3.5km / 2.2mi
Kirche Rathewalde
Kirche Rathewalde
Church building in Hohnstein, Germany
2.9km / 1.8mi
Pflanzengarten und Heimatmuseum Stadt Wehlen
Museum in Germany
3.2km / 2mi
Rathewalder Mühle
Rathewalder Mühle
Residential mill house, remains of the former cutting mill and so-called Bofe (also known as a small tower), the Waldesruh guest house and two millstones of the rock mill; significant in terms of building history, local history and technical history
2.5km / 1.6mi
Robert-Sterl-Haus
Robert-Sterl-Haus
Museum in Germany
2.7km / 1.7mi
Kgl.-sächs. Postmeilenstein Schulberg
Kgl.-sächs. Postmeilenstein Schulberg
3.5km / 2.2mi
Schloss Prossen
Schloss Prossen
3.7km / 2.3mi
Stadtkirche Wehlen
Stadtkirche Wehlen
Church building in Stadt Wehlen, Saxony, Germany
3km / 1.9mi
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein
Royal Saxon milestone in Hohnstein in Germany
3.7km / 2.3mi
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein Basteistraße
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein Basteistraße
Royal Saxon milestone in Hohnstein in Germany
3.9km / 2.4mi
Station 56 Lilienstein
Station 56 Lilienstein
Triangulation Column, 2nd Order Station, the Royal Saxon Triangulation in Saxony 1862-1890
2.9km / 1.8mi
Wegweiser-Wegstein
Wegweiser-Wegstein
Historical signpost on the K8734 district road / Schneiderweg to Kleiner Bärenstein
2.7km / 1.7mi
War memorial World War I
War memorial World War I
Monument to the fallen from Wehlen in the 1st World War
3km / 1.9mi
Hotel building (with restaurant) in open development Market 9
Hotel building (with restaurant) in open development Market 9
Historicist-style building that characterizes the square, striking volute gable facing the Elbe River, significant in terms of architectural history, local history and townscape.
3.1km / 1.9mi
City Hall Market 5
City Hall Market 5
House in Stadt Wehlen, Germany
3.1km / 1.9mi
Former hotel, today residential building in open development, with restaurant Markt 3
Former hotel, today residential building in open development, with restaurant Markt 3
House in Stadt Wehlen, Germany
3.1km / 1.9mi
Kapelle St. Ursula
Church building in Struppen, Germany
3.7km / 2.3mi
Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress
Fortress in Saxony, museum
4.2km / 2.6mi
Stadtkirche St. Marien Königstein
Stadtkirche St. Marien Königstein
Church building in Königstein, Germany
4.2km / 2.6mi
Gedächtniskapelle Rathmannsdorf
Gedächtniskapelle Rathmannsdorf
Chapel in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
5km / 3.1mi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church building in Königstein, Germany
4.8km / 3mi
Garnisonskirche
Garnisonskirche
Church building at Königstein Fortress, Saxony, Germany
4.3km / 2.7mi
Geschossmagazin
Geschossmagazin
Building at Königstein Fortress for storing unloaded shells, originally a powder magazine
4.3km / 2.7mi
Schatzkasematte and Artillerieuntertreteraum III
Schatzkasematte and Artillerieuntertreteraum III
Underground structure at Königstein Fortress to house the treasures removed from Dresden in the event of war
4.3km / 2.7mi
Apostolische Kirche
Apostolische Kirche
Church building in Königstein, Germany
4.6km / 2.9mi
Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Königstein
Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Königstein
Saxon post milestone and replica in Königstein in Germany
4.3km / 2.7mi
Friedenslazarett
Friedenslazarett
Former military hospital, convalescent home, Reichswehr hospital and youth hostel at Königstein Fortress
4.5km / 2.8mi
Altes Zeughaus
Altes Zeughaus
Building for storing weapons and guns at Königstein Fortress
4.5km / 2.8mi
Neues Zeughaus
Neues Zeughaus
Building connected to the gatehouse for storing weapons and guns of Königstein Fortress
4.3km / 2.7mi
Dark appareille
Dark appareille
Driveway and defensive system to protect the only entrance with wooden gate, stone sluice, pitch nose, beam rebates, portcullis, iron gate and caponnière of Königstein Fortress
4.3km / 2.7mi
Schatzhaus
Schatzhaus
Building at Königstein Fortress for the storage of money holdings of the Saxon Ministry of Finance
4.4km / 2.7mi
Gatehouse
Gatehouse
Building with portal, connection to the Streichwehr and the Neue Zeughaus; defensive structure and access to Königstein Fortress
4.3km / 2.7mi
Georgenbastion
Georgenbastion
Gun emplacement with 5 guns to protect the entrance to Königstein Fortress
4.2km / 2.6mi
Four-sided farm with residential stable house (No. 8), side building, barn and pull-out house (No. 8a) Schustergasse 8; 8a
Four-sided farm with residential stable house (No. 8), side building, barn and pull-out house (No. 8a) Schustergasse 8; 8a
House in Stadt Wehlen, Germany
5km / 3.1mi
Barbarine
Barbarine
Free-standing Rock Formation
6.7km / 4.2mi

What to do in Kurort Rathen and near Hotel Ettrich & Elbresort Rathen

Neurathen Castle
Neurathen Castle
Rock castle
0.6km / 0.39mi
Bastei Bridge
Bastei Bridge
Bridge in Germany
0.6km / 0.39mi
Burg Altrathen
Burg Altrathen
340m / 370yd
Wegweiser-Wegstein
Wegweiser-Wegstein
390m / 430yd
Basteikreuz
Basteikreuz
1.4km / 0.89mi
Steinerner Tisch
Steinerner Tisch
Cultural monument in Lohmen
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hohnstein Castle
Hohnstein Castle
Castle
3.3km / 2mi
Burg Wehlen
Burg Wehlen
Castle
3km / 1.9mi
Church in Hohnstein
Church in Hohnstein
Church building in Hohnstein, Saxony, Germany
3.5km / 2.2mi
Burg Lilienstein
Burg Lilienstein
Castle
2.9km / 1.8mi
Kirche Porschdorf
Kirche Porschdorf
Church building in Bad Schandau, Germany
3.5km / 2.2mi
Kirche Rathewalde
Kirche Rathewalde
Church building in Hohnstein, Germany
2.9km / 1.8mi
Pflanzengarten und Heimatmuseum Stadt Wehlen
Museum in Germany
3.2km / 2mi
Rathewalder Mühle
Rathewalder Mühle
Residential mill house, remains of the former cutting mill and so-called Bofe (also known as a small tower), the Waldesruh guest house and two millstones of the rock mill; significant in terms of building history, local history and technical history
2.5km / 1.6mi
Robert-Sterl-Haus
Robert-Sterl-Haus
Museum in Germany
2.7km / 1.7mi
Kgl.-sächs. Postmeilenstein Schulberg
Kgl.-sächs. Postmeilenstein Schulberg
3.5km / 2.2mi
Schloss Prossen
Schloss Prossen
3.7km / 2.3mi
Stadtkirche Wehlen
Stadtkirche Wehlen
Church building in Stadt Wehlen, Saxony, Germany
3km / 1.9mi
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein
Royal Saxon milestone in Hohnstein in Germany
3.7km / 2.3mi
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein Basteistraße
Royal Saxon milestone Hohnstein Basteistraße
Royal Saxon milestone in Hohnstein in Germany
3.9km / 2.4mi
Station 56 Lilienstein
Station 56 Lilienstein
Triangulation Column, 2nd Order Station, the Royal Saxon Triangulation in Saxony 1862-1890
2.9km / 1.8mi
Wegweiser-Wegstein
Wegweiser-Wegstein
Historical signpost on the K8734 district road / Schneiderweg to Kleiner Bärenstein
2.7km / 1.7mi
War memorial World War I
War memorial World War I
Monument to the fallen from Wehlen in the 1st World War
3km / 1.9mi
Hotel building (with restaurant) in open development Market 9
Hotel building (with restaurant) in open development Market 9
Historicist-style building that characterizes the square, striking volute gable facing the Elbe River, significant in terms of architectural history, local history and townscape.
3.1km / 1.9mi
City Hall Market 5
City Hall Market 5
House in Stadt Wehlen, Germany
3.1km / 1.9mi
Former hotel, today residential building in open development, with restaurant Markt 3
Former hotel, today residential building in open development, with restaurant Markt 3
House in Stadt Wehlen, Germany
3.1km / 1.9mi
Kapelle St. Ursula
Church building in Struppen, Germany
3.7km / 2.3mi
Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress
Fortress in Saxony, museum
4.2km / 2.6mi
Stadtkirche St. Marien Königstein
Stadtkirche St. Marien Königstein
Church building in Königstein, Germany
4.2km / 2.6mi
Gedächtniskapelle Rathmannsdorf
Gedächtniskapelle Rathmannsdorf
Chapel in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
5km / 3.1mi

About Kurort Rathen

Kurort Rathen, situated in the picturesque Saxon Switzerland region, offers a serene escape for nature lovers and those interested in cultural experiences. One of the best activities in Rathen is exploring the Bastei Bridge, a remarkable rock formation that provides stunning views of the Elbe River and the surrounding landscape. The nearby Bastei Fortress also offers insights into the area's history and architecture.

For hiking enthusiasts, the Saxon Switzerland National Park features numerous trails that cater to various skill levels. These trails allow visitors to immerse themselves in the unique rock formations and lush forests that characterize the region. The Rathen Open-Air Stage is another cultural highlight, where visitors can enjoy performances set against a beautiful natural backdrop.

Additionally, the local museums provide a glimpse into the history and culture of the area, showcasing art and artifacts significant to the region's heritage. The Elbe River offers opportunities for leisurely boat rides, allowing travelers to appreciate the scenic beauty from a different perspective.

Finally, taking time to relax in the quaint village itself, with its charming cafes and shops, allows for a peaceful experience in this idyllic setting. Kurort Rathen is a destination that combines natural beauty with cultural richness, making it a worthwhile visit for those seeking tranquility and exploration.




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