Saarlouis
Saarlouis was laid out in 1680 under Louis XIV by the fortress builder Vauban - the star-shaped fortifications are still legible today. The Grand Marché and the old town are popular meeting points, and the annual Fortress Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors.
Attractions in Saarlouis
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Niedaltdorf Dripstone Caves
A dripstone cave near Niedaltdorf, roughly 18,000 years old, with several passages totalling 200 metres. Open to visitors from April to October.
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Rehlingen Little Palace
The origins of this small palace go back to a fortified house from the 12th century.
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Siersburg Castle
The origins of this castle complex go back to the 12th century, on a hill above the Saar valley near Saarlouis.
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Devil's Castle (Felsberg Castle) near Saarlouis
There are various theories as to why this castle is popularly called the Devil's Castle.
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Hoxberg Tower
A viewing tower on the Hoxberg near Lebach with views over the northern Saarland.
Hotels in Saarlouis
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Linslerhof
A historic four-sided farmstead near Überherrn with fine dining, a pool and a riding facility.
from approx. 140 € / night
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Victor's Residenz-Hotel Saarlouis
A city hotel right on the Grand Marché in the Vauban fortress town.
from approx. 95 € / night
Restaurants in Saarlouis
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Kunz
A Michelin-starred restaurant by Klaus Erfort protégé Daniel Schöfisch in the old town of Saarlouis.
Events in Saarlouis
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Saarlouis Fortress Festival
A historical festival around the Vauban fortress with encampments, music and pyrotechnics.
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Emmes Saarlouis
A big popular festival on the Vauban island square with concerts and fairground rides.
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Wadgassen Garden & Blossom Festival
Flowers and garden culture in the park of the former Wadgassen Abbey.
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Dillingen City Festival
A town-center festival in the steel town of Dillingen with stages and a food mile.
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Lebach Horse Market
A market more than 600 years old, built around horses, riding and rural culture.
Hotels via Stay22
Hotels near Saarlouis
Prices as of 28 September 2026. All hotels within 3000 m.
Hotel Zur Linde
1696 m away
85 € / night
Smart & Stay Aparthotel Saarlouis Lisdorf - Self-Check-In - Free Parking
2541 m away
96 € / night
LA MAISON hotel & spa
568 m away
315 € / night
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Tours & tickets
Popular activities in Saarlouis
City tours, tickets and experiences - bookable online.