The Rathener Hof is set in scenic countryside in the Saxon Switzerland region, 500 metres from the River Elbe and directly opposite the Lilienstein Fortress The spa has a sauna and steam room Rooms at the 3-star-superior Hotel Rathener Hof are classically furnished and include a TV, refrigerator and private bathroom Some rooms have a balcony, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas A buffet breakfast is provided each morning in the conservatory with its panoramic countryside views Local Saxon specialities are also served here The Rathener Hof is an ideal base for hiking and cycling in the Sachsische Schweiz -Saxon Switzerland- National Park It is 15 km from Rathen town centre and 25 km from the Bastei rock formation On-site parking is free and the historic city of Dresden is just 40 km away along the River Elbe