The NOD Workshop 2026 will take place at the Hotel Elbresidenz Bad Schandau from 21-25 September 2026 (5 days).
The oldest health resort in 'Saxon Switzerland'
Located directly on the banks of the Elbe and surrounded by the impressive natural scenery of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the impressive Hotel Elbresidenz at the Bad Schandau thermal spa. This jewel of Saxon Switzerland lies between the cultural centres of Dresden and Prague. With its comfortable rooms and suites, first-class cuisine and spacious wellness centre, the Elbresidenz guarantees the highest standards of hospitality for a healing and relaxing stay.
Hotel Elbresidenz Bad Schandau offers to organize a Shuttle Service for you as their guests. For further details call the Hotel +49(0)35022-919726 or write an email concierge@elbresidenz-bad-Schandau.net.
You can reach the hotel by car via Autobahn A17, taking the ‘Pirna/Bad Schandau’ exit. Then take the B172 for approx. 20 km towards Bad Schandau. The Hotel Elbresidenz is located in the town centre, directly at Markt 1-11.
You don't have to worry about finding a parking space with the Hotel Elbresidenz: there is a underground car park at the hotel (parking space: €18/night).
Take the S-Bahn S2 towards Pirna from Dresden Airport train station until Dresden Neustadt. The trains run every 30 minutes and the journey takes about 12 minutes.
At Dresden Neustadt, transfer to a S-Bahn S1 towards Schöna. The trains run every 30 minutes and the journey to Bad Schandau takes approximately 50 minutes.
At Bad Schandau station, head northeast towards the Elbe and the ferry. Use the ferry to cross the River Elbe. Get off at the Elbkai stop (journey time approx. 7 min). The ticket is included in your S-Bahn ticket; you just have to show it to the captain.
The hotel is located directly at this ferry landing stage.
Check the exact departure time for your trains at the DB Timetable. Depature-Station is „DRS Dresden Airport“, Arrival-Station is „Bad Schandau, Elbresidenz Bad Schandau (Hotel)“.