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Berlin, Germany→Dresden, Germany

“A 2-day family road trip from Berlin to Dresden via Spreewald and Saxon Switzerland”

2days
398 kmDistance
8stops
€540Est. cost
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  • ~6h 50m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Berlin → Pirna
292 km4h 30mDepart 08:30
Start
Berlin, Germany
Drive 5 km to lunch in Lübbenau
1
Attraction4.7Lübbenau, Germany

Spreewald Biosphere Reserve

10:00–12:302h 30m here€70

Canals, forest paths, and village scenery

Book a family-friendly punt boat or walk canal paths.
Drive 95 km via A13 toward Bautzen
2
Food4.8Lübbenau/Spreewald, Germany

Kaupen Nr.6

12:40–13:401h here€55

Regional pickles, fish, and family plates

Try Spreewald gherkins and simple local dishes.
Drive 55 km to Saxon Switzerland base
3
Attraction4.8Bautzen, Germany

Bautzen Altstadt

15:00–17:302h 30m here€40

Medieval towers, lanes, and river views

Good sunset photos from the Spree bridge area.
Overnight stay
4
Overnight4.8Pirna, Germany

Designhotel Laurichhof Pirna

18:30–19:301h here€150

Comfortable overnight near national park

Choose parking included; ideal base before hiking.

Day 2

Pirna → Dresden
106 km2h 20mDepart 08:30
Drive 20 km along Elbe valley
5
Activity4.8Lohmen, Germany

Bastei Bridge

09:00–12:003h here€35

Iconic sandstone views and easy trails

Arrive early for easier parking and photos.
Drive 25 km to Moritzburg
6
Food4.7Pirna, Germany

Platzhirsch Pirna

12:30–13:301h here€50

Regional mains and kid-friendly options

Pick a terrace if weather is clear.
Drive 20 km toward Dresden area
7
Attraction4.7Moritzburg, Germany

Moritzburg Castle

14:15–16:452h 30m here€55

Baroque lakeside castle and photo walks

Great reflections from the lakeside paths.
Drive 12 km to Dresden
8
Food4.8Radebeul, Germany

Frau Butter

17:15–18:151h here€30

Local Saxon food before trip end

Radebeul is calmer than central Dresden for families.
Finish
Dresden, Germany

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Reserve Spreewald boat activity in advance
  • 2Start early for Bastei parking
  • 3Carry coins or card for parking machines
  • 4Use offline maps in forest areas

Good to know

  • 1Bastei paths can be crowded in good weather
  • 2Some sandstone viewpoints have steep drops
  • 3Urban traffic near Dresden can slow arrivals
  • 4Check weather before hiking

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