We distinguish between two forms: the ‘mobile guest card’ and the ‘guest card’
The mobile guest card (Gästekarte mobil)...
.... including the use of buses, trains and ferries in the VVO tariff zones as well as numerous benefits for leisure activities are available directly from the landlord in the following locations:
This allows you to use local public transport in the tariff zones of the Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO) Pirna (70), Bad Gottleuba (71), Bad Schandau (72) and Neustadt (73) (all tariff zones in Saxon Switzerland) as well as the Kirnitzschtalbahn during your vacation without an additional ticket.
Excluded are special means of transport such as the hiking boat and means of transport operated by other companies such as passenger shipping on the Elbe, the ferry in the spa town of Rathen and private bus services. Separate tickets are required for the transportation of dogs, bicycles and beyond the tariff zones of the region.
The guest card (Gästekarte) ...
.... with its numerous advantages for leisure experiences is available directly from the landlord in the following locations:
In contrast to the mobile guest card, the guest card does not include free use of public transport.
The brochure "Erlebnisse in der Sächsischen Schweiz" (Experiences in Saxon Switzerland) provides information about special offers for guest card holders: all participating businesses are marked with the guest card logo. You will receive the brochure together with your guest card on arrival or at the tourist information office.
It also contains 100 great ideas for planning your vacation, interesting information about the region and tips for restaurants.
Benefits of the guest card and mobile guest card