Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken is the seat of government, a university town and the cultural heart of the Saarland. The palace, the Ludwigskirche, the state theater and the lively St. Johanner Markt form its core, while the nearby French border shapes both the food and the way of life.
Attractions in Saarbrücken
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St. Arnual Dragon's Teeth (Westwall)
A 700-meter line of Westwall anti-tank obstacles on the Petersberg in Saarbrücken-St. Arnual - the final construction phase of 1940, now a listed monument.
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The Burning Mountain near Dudweiler
Not really a mountain but a rocky ravine - a coal seam has been smoldering inside it for more than 300 years. Goethe visited the Burning Mountain in 1770.
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Püttlingen Little Palace
This hunting lodge is a plain single-story Baroque building with a mansard roof, known as a building of 'seven bays'.
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Kerpen Castle in Illingen
The small town of Illingen, whose parish 'Letoltingos' is first documented in 893, was the seat of a free imperial lordship of just a few villages.
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Bucherbach Castle in Köllerbach
The origins of the castle go back to Count Simon I. Emperor Frederick I had the castle destroyed in 1168.
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Philippsborn Hunting Lodge
Its origins go back to the Wanborn forest castle of the 12th century.
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Roman Fort Saarbrücken
The origins of the city of Saarbrücken go back to a Gallo-Roman settlement on this spot from the 1st century.
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Halberg Palace
Halberg Palace forms part of the estate of the Saarland public broadcaster, set on a wooded hill with a Roman Mithras shrine below.
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Saarbrücken Palace
Saarbrücken Palace is a first-rate attraction. The rock was already fortified in the 10th century; the Baroque palace was designed by Friedrich Joachim Stengel.
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Saarbrücken Botanical Garden
The whole site covers 3.3 hectares, with around 1,400 m² under glass, of which some 600 m² are open to visitors as show houses.
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Franco-German Garden
In the southwest of Saarbrücken, right on the French border, the Franco-German Garden was laid out in 1960 on former Westwall fortifications.
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Celtic Ringwall Saarbrücken
In the St. Arnual collegiate forest, the knowledgeable walker comes across the remains of our Celtic ancestors off the beaten path.
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Saarbrücken Zoo
Saarbrücken Zoo offers an encounter with around 800 animals in a wooded valley setting.
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Saarbrücken Wildlife Park
A free-to-enter wildlife park in the Saarbrücken city forest with 25 species - red, fallow and wild boar, bison, mouflon and ibex.
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Forbach Castle (Lorraine)
Admittedly this destination is not quite in the Saarland, but it lies only a few kilometers across the French border.
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Heathen Church & Mithras Shrine on the Halberg
A monument of first rank in religious history - the Mithras cult site in the Halberg is regarded as the oldest place of worship in the Saarland.
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St. Arnual Collegiate Church
This red sandstone basilica is one of the few High Gothic buildings for miles around on the Saar.
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St. Johanner Markt
A lively square in the heart of Saarbrücken with the Stengel fountain, cafés and a weekly market.
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Old Bridge Saarbrücken
The oldest bridge in the city, built in 1546 - a pedestrian bridge over the Saar with views of the palace and state theater.
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Saarland State Theater
A three-division house with opera, drama and ballet, right on Tbilisser Platz by the Saar.
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Historical Museum Saar
City and regional history at the Saarbrücken palace square, with impressive underground casemates.
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Saarland Thermal Spa
A wellness and adventure spa in Rilchingen-Hanweiler with an oriental hammam and an extensive sauna landscape.
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Velsen Adventure Mine
A walk-in show mine in Saarbrücken-Klarenthal with an original pit railway.
Hotels in Saarbrücken
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Victor's Residenz-Hotel Saarbrücken
A modern four-star hotel in central Saarbrücken, a five-minute walk from the palace square.
from 110 € / night
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Leidinger Hotel Saarbrücken
A family-run city hotel with a classic, elegant feel near the St. Johanner Markt.
from 95 € / night
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Hotel Am Triller
A boutique hotel with spa, pool and panoramic Saarbrücken views on the Triller hill.
from 105 € / night
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Park Inn by Radisson Saarbrücken
An international business hotel right by Saarbrücken's main station.
from 90 € / night
Restaurants in Saarbrücken
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GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
A three-star temple on Stengelplatz - Klaus Erfort stands for clean, classic lines.
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Esplanade Saarbrücken
Hearty Saar cooking in the heart of the city - Lyoner-Pfanne, Dibbelabbes and more.
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Stiefel-Bräu
Saarbrücken's oldest house brewery, with its own beer and hearty tavern fare.
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Ratskeller Saarbrücken
Classic regional cooking in the vaulted cellar of Saarbrücken's town hall.
Events in Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken · August
Saarspektakel
The Saarland's biggest city festival along the Saar, with dragon-boat races, live stages and fireworks.
Saarbrücken · January
Max Ophüls Film Award
The most important festival for young German-language cinema - held every January in Saarbrücken.
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Saarbrücken Old Town Festival
Three days of live music, street food and a program around the St. Johanner Markt.
Saarbrücken · November / December
Saarbrücken Christmas Market
The scent of mulled wine and a glow of lights on the St. Johanner Markt - one of the loveliest Advent markets in the greater region.
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Saarbrücken Festival of Lights
Illuminations in the Franco-German Garden with concerts and fireworks.
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Saarbrücken Crime Fiction Festival
Readings, talks and crime-themed walks at venues across the state capital.
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Hotels near Saarbrücken
Current prices and availability. All hotels within 3000 m.
Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Congresshalle
1078 m away
73 € / night
Mercure Hotel Saarbrücken City
535 m away
85 € / night
B&B Hotel Saarbrücken-Hbf
972 m away
85 € / night
Hotel Römerhof
1768 m away
85 € / night
Holiday Inn Express - Saarbrücken by IHG
1221 m away
86 € / night
H2 Hotel Saarbrücken, Trademark by Wyndham
584 m away
92 € / night
Hotel Stadt Hamburg am Fluss Saarbrücken by Klassen Stay
347 m away
96 € / night
Best Western Victor's Residenz-Hotel Rodenhof
1251 m away
104 € / night
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