Historic Kuhstall mountain inn at the largest rock gate in Saxon Switzerland

Café
Inn
German, Vegetarian

Cozy room with wooden furniture, a tiled stove, candles and decorations; warm, inviting atmosphere. — © TVSSW, Nicole Hesse | CC-BY-SA

A display case with a poster "Winter Stories" stands on a stone counter, next to it a white lantern with a candle and a heart decoration on the wall. — © TVSSW, Nicole Hesse | CC-BY-SA

Historic mountain inn Kuhstall at the largest rock gate in Saxon Switzerland

The historic Kuhstall mountain inn is located right next to the largest rock arch in Saxon Switzerland.
It offers a carefully selected menu of food and drinks made primarily from locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarians and vegans will also find plenty to enjoy. When the weather is nice, the mountain restaurant operates as a self-service restaurant. In bad weather and during the winter months, guests can enjoy the rustic and cozy dining room.

Openings

Summer Hours
March 30 – November 2, 2026
Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open daily until 6:00 p.m. during the Saxon summer break.

July & August
Open until 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Winter Hours
November 3, 2026 – March 29, 2027
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Seats

Seating (total inside): 48

Seating (terrace): 150

Cuisine types

German
Vegetarian

Eligibility

Suitable for any Weather
For Groups
for individual guests

Languages

German, Czech

Payment methods

American Express, ApplePay, Cash, Debit Card, GooglePay, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Directions & Parking facilities

Arrival by public transport:
Bus 241 stop "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall"
or Kirnitzschtalbahn railway stop "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall"

Arrival by car:
"Beuthenfall" or "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall" car park
Note: Change of route due to full closure of the Elbe bridge Bad Schandau (B172)!

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