The Bastei is a rock formation rising 194 metres above the Elbe River in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. The jagged rocks of the Bastei were formed by water erosion over one million years ago. The Bastei is one of the most prominent lookout points in Saxon Switzerland.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the Bastei on December 25, 2019. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.