Felsenbühne Rathen, Open-air theatre in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany
The Felsenbühne Rathen theatre sits between massive rock formations of Kleine Gans and Großer Wehrturm, beneath the Bastei rocks and Neurathen Castle.
Established in 1936 by the municipality of Rathen, the theatre expanded to accommodate 2,000 seats in 1957 and resumed performances after World War II in 1946.
The Landesbühnen Sachsen presents classical adaptations including Der Freischütz, Hänsel and Gretel, and numerous productions of Karl May's works since 1954.
The venue operates from May to September with 90 performances, requiring visitors to walk one kilometer uphill from the Niederrathen ferry landing point.
The natural stone formations of the Wehlgrund valley serve as permanent stage decorations, integrating the performances with the surrounding landscape.
Location: Rathen
GPS coordinates: 50.96360,14.07360
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:59
Bastei
594 m
Neurathen Castle
205 m
Amsel Falls
929 m
Amselsee
554 m
Altrathen Castle
726 m
Mönch
310 m
Wartturm
546 m
Lokomotive
810 m
Eisenbahnwelten im Kurort Rathen
908 m
Rahmhanke
284 m
Talwächter
655 m
Schwedenturm
695 m
Rathen Ferry
831 m
Kurort Rathen railway station
777 m
Tiedgestein
332 m
Bastei Bridge
207 m
Villa, Villengarten mit Gartenterrasse und Steingarten (bzw. Felsengarten) sowie Einfriedung mit Torpfeilern Pötzschaer Weg 7
748 m
Staumauer des Amselsees
402 m
Basteiweg 1 Rathen
782 m
Gansfelsen
187 m
Zwei Gedenktafeln an einem Felsen der Bastei
210 m
Mord- und Sühnekreuz
705 m
Ehemalige Burganlage mit Wohnturm, Vorhof, Innenhof und Umfassungsmauer Am Grünbach 11
708 m
Am Grünbach 9 Rathen
756 m
Wegweiser Basteistraße-Fremdenweg
433 m
Wohn- und Beherbergungsgebäude Basteistraße
208 m
Einzeldenkmale der Sachgesamtheit Rhododendronpark Kleine Bastei: Pension mit Gaststätte (Nr. 10) und Nebengebäude (Nr. 11) (siehe auch Sachgesamtheitsliste - Obj. 09304506) Zur kleinen Bastei 10; 11
1.1 km
Große Gans
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