Bio-Hotel Helvetia
8.4
Excellent(349 reviews)
Schmilka 11, 01814 Bad Schandau, Germany
+49 35022 9130
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Hotel Description
Nestled in the scenic town of Bad Schandau, Germany, Bio-Hotel Helvetia offers guests a peaceful retreat in a picturesque location. Located at Schmilka 11, 01814 Bad Schandau, this charming hotel overlooks the tranquil Elbe River, providing serene views that complement its natural surroundings. Situated just across the road from the famous Saxon Switzerland National Park, the hotel is an ideal base for hiking and outdoor exploration, with the quaint village atmosphere featuring traditional half-timbered buildings and organic eateries that further enhance the area’s appeal. The Czech border is also only a short distance away, adding an international touch to this scenic getaway.
The hotel itself offers a harmonious blend of modern comfort and natural beauty. Airy, spacious rooms are thoughtfully designed with natural wood furnishings that evoke a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the river and surrounding mountains from many of the rooms, with some offering private balconies for an even more immersive experience. While the rooms are equipped with satellite TV, they do not feature air-conditioning, allowing guests to enjoy the fresh natural air that fills the space.
Dining at Bio-Hotel Helvetia is a true experience. The elegant restaurant, offering stunning views of the river, serves a variety of organic, healthy dishes that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. Guests can indulge in a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning, while afternoon tea and dinner are also provided as part of the stay, making it easy to relax and enjoy delicious meals without leaving the hotel. In addition, the hotel boasts a cozy bar/lounge area where guests can unwind after a day of exploring.
Special amenities at Bio-Hotel Helvetia enhance the overall guest experience. For relaxation and rejuvenation, there is a sauna and a spa offering a selection of health therapies to help guests feel their best. Parking is provided for those who drive, and the property is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs to join in on the adventure. With high-speed Wi-Fi available in public areas, staying connected is never a problem.
Accessibility is also a key feature of the hotel, with public transport options nearby. The nearest train station is just a 10-minute walk away, making it easy for guests to explore the region and access nearby cities. For those arriving by air, Dresden Airport is about an hour’s drive, while Hrensko Pier, a popular embarkation point for river cruises, is just a short 3-minute taxi ride away.
Health and safety are top priorities at Bio-Hotel Helvetia, with a smoke-free policy, comprehensive cleaning services, and stringent measures in place to ensure the well-being of guests throughout their stay.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities both within and around the hotel. Outdoor enthusiasts can venture into the Saxon Switzerland National Park for hiking, climbing, and biking adventures. For those looking for cultural experiences, nearby attractions include the Pravčická Archway, Bastei, and Schrammsteine, all offering unique natural beauty and outdoor challenges.
Nearby dining options provide plenty of variety, with the Bio-Restaurant StrandGut offering organic dishes just a minute away, or the rustic charm of Zur alten Schule and its beer garden only a short two-minute taxi ride away. Other options like Schmilk'sche Mühle mit Bäckerei & Biergarten and Restaurant Tilia also provide delicious meals to complete the stay.
Bio-Hotel Helvetia is a true haven for nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of one of Germany’s most stunning regions. Whether you’re here to hike the trails of Saxon Switzerland National Park or simply to enjoy the organic cuisine and spa treatments, this hotel offers a memorable experience for all who visit.
The hotel itself offers a harmonious blend of modern comfort and natural beauty. Airy, spacious rooms are thoughtfully designed with natural wood furnishings that evoke a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the river and surrounding mountains from many of the rooms, with some offering private balconies for an even more immersive experience. While the rooms are equipped with satellite TV, they do not feature air-conditioning, allowing guests to enjoy the fresh natural air that fills the space.
Dining at Bio-Hotel Helvetia is a true experience. The elegant restaurant, offering stunning views of the river, serves a variety of organic, healthy dishes that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. Guests can indulge in a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning, while afternoon tea and dinner are also provided as part of the stay, making it easy to relax and enjoy delicious meals without leaving the hotel. In addition, the hotel boasts a cozy bar/lounge area where guests can unwind after a day of exploring.
Special amenities at Bio-Hotel Helvetia enhance the overall guest experience. For relaxation and rejuvenation, there is a sauna and a spa offering a selection of health therapies to help guests feel their best. Parking is provided for those who drive, and the property is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs to join in on the adventure. With high-speed Wi-Fi available in public areas, staying connected is never a problem.
Accessibility is also a key feature of the hotel, with public transport options nearby. The nearest train station is just a 10-minute walk away, making it easy for guests to explore the region and access nearby cities. For those arriving by air, Dresden Airport is about an hour’s drive, while Hrensko Pier, a popular embarkation point for river cruises, is just a short 3-minute taxi ride away.
Health and safety are top priorities at Bio-Hotel Helvetia, with a smoke-free policy, comprehensive cleaning services, and stringent measures in place to ensure the well-being of guests throughout their stay.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities both within and around the hotel. Outdoor enthusiasts can venture into the Saxon Switzerland National Park for hiking, climbing, and biking adventures. For those looking for cultural experiences, nearby attractions include the Pravčická Archway, Bastei, and Schrammsteine, all offering unique natural beauty and outdoor challenges.
Nearby dining options provide plenty of variety, with the Bio-Restaurant StrandGut offering organic dishes just a minute away, or the rustic charm of Zur alten Schule and its beer garden only a short two-minute taxi ride away. Other options like Schmilk'sche Mühle mit Bäckerei & Biergarten and Restaurant Tilia also provide delicious meals to complete the stay.
Bio-Hotel Helvetia is a true haven for nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of one of Germany’s most stunning regions. Whether you’re here to hike the trails of Saxon Switzerland National Park or simply to enjoy the organic cuisine and spa treatments, this hotel offers a memorable experience for all who visit.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Overlooks the scenic Elbe River and Saxon Switzerland National Park
2. Located in a charming village with traditional half-timbered buildings
3. Airy rooms featuring natural wood furnishings and mountain/river views
4. Elegant restaurant offering healthy, organic cuisine with complimentary meals
5. Relaxation and wellness with a sauna and health therapies in the spa
6. 10-minute walk to the nearest train station for easy access to the region
7. Pet-friendly property, welcoming dogs for a shared experience
8. Complimentary breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, and dinner for guests
9. Proximity to key landmarks like the Pravčická Archway and Bastei
10. Just 3 minutes by taxi to Hrensko Pier for river cruises
11. Convenient access to Dresden Airport via taxi or transit
8.6 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Saxon Switzerland National Park
11 min
Pravčická Archway8 min
Bohemian Switzerland National Park22 min
Schrammsteine3 min
Bastei26 min
Nearest locations
Bio-Restaurant StrandGut
1 min
Pension Fuhrmann's Elb- Café1 min
Zur alten Schule2 min
Biergarten "Zur Alten Schule"2 min
Schmilk'sche Mühle mit Bäckerei & Biergarten2 min
Restaurant Tilia9 min
Gasthaus Heiterer Blick13 min
Landgasthaus Ziegelscheune18 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 8.6 |
| Nearest airport | Dresden Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 7 min |
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Location
Schmilka 11, 01814 Bad Schandau, Germany
Airports:
Dresden Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 7 min
Transit: 1 hr 37 min
Transit:
Hrensko Pier
Taxi: 3 min
Walking: 32 min
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Walking: 6 min
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Walking: 32 min
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8.6
Excellent Location
Schmilka
Quaint village with half-timbered hotels, organic eats & hiking in Saxon Switzerland national park.
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Amenities and Facilities
Services
Baggage storage
Housekeeping
Pets
Pet-friendly
Dogs allowed
Parking & transportation
Parking
Accessibility
Not accessible
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Cash
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Table service
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
Massage
Sauna
Spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Rooms
No air conditioning
Minibar
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
7.4
107 reviews
Wonderful
46
Excellent
22
Good
11
Below Average
17
Not Good
11
Ann-Christin Gericks
1/5
The hotel is located directly on the Elbe on one side and on the main street on the other.On September 4th I gave the hotel this feedback in writing, which has remained unanswered to this day.Staying in the standard room for one night was not relaxing, but rather unpleasant.Attached you will find a few pictures, the carpet was so stained in some places that you wouldn't want to walk through the room barefoot, the ceiling is not only full of animal stains, but there are water or even mold stains in the left corner above the bed . The fact that the shower joints in the bathroom are full of mold is absolutely not appropriate for a hotel. I heard that the room is one of the unrenovated ones - but in my opinion it shouldn't be offered in this condition at all or at a greatly reduced price with a corresponding notice. If I had known the condition, I certainly wouldn't have booked. The fact that there was a dead animal on the bathrobe, which couldn't have gotten there in the 10 minutes between cleaning the room and our arrival, rounded off the impression.The fact that the colleague at the reception gave a discount of around 20 euros (10% of the booking price) is friendly, but does not come close to doing justice to this negative experience.The Strandgut restaurant is excluded from this - it is absolutely fantastic and recommended.I can only give the hotel one star because I felt absolutely uncomfortable in the room and the price-performance ratio was absolutely not right - and such feedback remains unanswered for 2 weeks.
Frank Walloch
5/5
A very nice hotel in beautiful surroundings and directly on the Elbe. Everything is very lovingly furnished and prepared. Very tasty food and delicious wines in the attached restaurant. Of course, there was always a meat or fish alternative to the vegan dishes. The breakfast was very varied, with something for every taste. The room was comfortable and quiet. This hotel is absolutely recommended. We'll be back!
Daaf de Hair
2/5
What a letdown. We paid 50 euros more than most other hotels on our holiday walking the Malerweg. I have no idea why though.The good:Fantastic breakfast: Lots of options, everything fresh.The staff is great and friendly.The bad:The room was plainly outdated and looked like it came from the 70s. It wasn't particularly spacious, just old. It didn't even come near what I expected for the price.The bed was so hard both me and my wife woke up with backpain.Want to use the sauna? Well, it's on the other side of town, so you're gonne do some walking.Not necessarily bad, but the reception is also somewhere else in town. Not a minus, but just unexpected. Make sure to check in at the south-east side of town and then go to the location indicated by Google Maps.
Lion
3/5
Very good location, rooms also sufficient and very clean.Disadvantage: no review in the house, neither sauna, parking spaces cost extra, which was not clear in advance.
Tetiana Zelinska
4/5
The stay was simply wonderful 😍 in the middle of nature by the river. We recovered so well there and slept really well. 🛌 Beds are so comfortable, staff are lovely and friendly and breakfast is fabulous 🤩🥰
Marcel Rieks
4/5
We stayed in Schmilka for 6 days and had room 102 in the Hotel Helvetia. It has the great Strandgut restaurant. The breakfast is great and the evening meals are of great quality. The service is great. All employees were courteous, friendly and helpful. A great team. The location of the hotel is very beautiful and romantic. The only downside was the hotel room, which had not yet been renovated, was located above the kitchen and had a very strong smell and stench. Sometimes very borderline. The reception is aware of the problem. We were able to go on great trips and many services are included with the guest card. A great place to unwind. There is neither WiFi nor mobile network in the room. WiFi is only optimal in the restaurant/lobby. So ideal for switching off.
susn r
5/5
I don't want to say much about the room, I just thought it was a shame that there was no balcony. Otherwise we had a nice stay there. Super friendly staff. Helpful.I thought it was great that there was no WiFi.Breakfast: if you didn't get enough, it was your own fault.
Arne Rautenstrauch
5/5
Super nice location right on the Elbe. Very good food and friendly staff. Clean, spacious rooms. We felt very comfortable.
Jochen Löbel
5/5
Great concept
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Annika G.
2/5
So I can't recommend it. The best thing about the hotel was the breakfast, which was really top notch! So much choice and options... but that couldn't put the rest into perspective. 190 euros a night is definitely too expensive for the room we had.- the room was very small and impractically furnished (when the bathroom door is open, the closet door cannot be opened) and super dated / unfashionable / old furniture- blue carpet had many stains- no view of the water means street view = noise- no full-length mirror- WiFi only rarely worked and when it did, it was very slow. That wouldn't have bothered me so much if you only received E on your cell phone throughout the town, meaning you had no internet reception for the entire stay. This is super annoying when you want to google restaurants or a hiking route.- no free sockets on the bedside table- Curtains were not blackout- only 4 hangers in the closet- Car parking is 3 minutes walk away- Reception is 12 minutes away on foot… since there is no reception, you have to accept half an hour there and back for every little thing.- The outdoor seating had no cushions- There was no sauna in the hotel… should I go to the bathing hotel and walk 15 minutes to the village of Latschen? Who does that?...- one day our room wasn't cleaned at all, on the second day a cleaning sponge was left lying around and on the third day our used towels from the floor were simply hung up againOverall, neither the rough nor the details were right for me. Therefore I would not recommend the hotel.
claus juergens
2/5
The service and staff friendliness were absolutely great. The buffet and the evening menu are usually a real treat. This is the second time we've been here.-The only thing, and unfortunately the deciding factor that probably won't book a stay here again, is that the mattresses in the Hotel Helvetia were so incredibly hard that I was in absolute pain at night. Unfortunately, the receptionist's friendly attempt to compensate for the hardness of the mattress with two fabric blankets after my request didn't work. So this stay was unfortunately unsatisfactory for the first time.
Andreas Hannemann
5/5
Great atmosphere in the restaurant. Some tables have a phenomenal view (especially in the evening). Great service and very tasty food and beer.
Gloria Rickmeyer
2/5
As a solo traveler, I paid €280 with breakfast + 2 nights- a very used up toilet paper roll, I'm not even worth a whole toilet roll- Rooms very noisy- the curtains barely cover the window- Drinking water with fluoride (a no go for me)- Bathroom door yellowed- Wallpaper is coming off the wall- Street view at this price- relatively dark room- Parking costs an additional €10 per day- Reception far away,- Sauna far away, different house, different streetSuper lovely employeesPerfect tasting food
Birgit S
2/5
The room was terribly cold and there were a lot of dirty stains on the ceilings/walls that the painter would have to go through. In general, the hotel does not correspond to the stars shown, that would be a maximum of 3 stars. The bathroom door was also dirty, the shower door was a bit crooked, the heater in the bathroom had rust spots.
Maja Hornung
5/5
We had a very nice weekend! Rooms unspectacular but very clean. Great food (full board is worth it!) Yoga, meditation, etc. Offers including a bathhouse with sauna, small and cozy if it's not too full. Nice hike. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Thanks :)
BS
Birgit S
2/5
I can only agree with most of the reviews here. The hotel itself definitely doesn't correspond to 4 stars, max. 3. What breaks the whole thing is the restaurant Strandgut. The breakfast is excellent and rich. …
Regine Schuhr
5/5
Schmilka winter village with good relaxation options, a great selection of hiking opportunities with good descriptions and signage or simply use the Elbe cycle path
Jessi
4/5
The rooms are a bit old, but very clean! The food is fantastic and worth every penny. However, we were not informed that the parking space costs another €10 per day. Parking fees should be included. Because the total price is really high.
proste Mysak
5/5
Beautiful gardens, fantastic style in the restaurant and delicious food. I highly recommend it...."
Ed Heemskerk
5/5
Only finding the reception is a challenge. The reception is central for 3 hotels in a tourist office.There is no instruction about this via booking.com.According to the hotel, this omission has often been reported to booking, but in vain.