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Things to see in Saarbrücken (Germany): 84 places and when to go
Saarbrücken is a city in Germany with around 770,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 84 places in and around it, mainly Nature (27), History (20), Wildlife (19). The best known are Sankt Ingbert, Irsch and Völklingen Ironworks. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.2504, 6.97
- Population
- About 770,000
- Places
- 84 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (27) · History (20) · Wildlife (19) · Hiking (17) · Mountains (13) · Temples (7)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 143 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Weiselberg, at 570 m.
What to see in Saarbrücken
The places in and around Saarbrücken, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sankt IngbertHistory12 km
- IrschHistory · Temples47 km
- Völklingen IronworksMuseums and art9.1 km
- LudwigskircheChurch in Saarbrücken, Germany2.3 km
- Brennender BergNature · Mountains7.3 km
- Basilica of St. John the Baptist, SaarbrückenParish church2.8 km
- Neue BremmNazi torture camp in Saarbrücken, set up in 1943 by the Gestapo4.4 km
- Saarbrücken CastleChâteau2.8 km
- Theater SaarbrückenState Theatre and Opera of Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany2.9 km
- Saarbrücken ZooGerman Zoo5.6 km
- Lichtenberg CastleCastle44 km
- WeiselbergNature · Mountains36 km
- Haus LudwigMuseums and art18 km
- Kahlenberg (Rohrbach)Mountain in Germany13 km
- Musikantenland MuseumMuseum in Germany44 km
- Halberg CastleCastle in Saarbrucken Germany5.4 km
- SchwarzenbergMountain in Saarbrücken, Germany5.1 km
- SpellensteinMenhir in Sankt Ingbert, Germany8.5 km
- Sri Mahamariamman Tempel SaarHindu temple in Sulzbach-Altenwald, Saarland11 km
- Burgruine SteinenschlossRuined castle in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany46 km
- former Old St. John's Church, SaarbrückenChurch building in Germany, nowadays part of Hochschule für Musik Saar2.9 km
- Besseringen B-WerkMuseum35 km
- Burg BirkenfeldCastle46 km
- Altes SchlossCastle ruin in Germany37 km
And the other 60, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Eselskopf, Grünbühl, Kalmereck, Litermont, Rothenkopf, Wusterhang und Beierwies bei Fechingen, Bei der Knorscheider Mühle, Birzberg, Honigsack/Kappelberghang bei Fechingen, Bledes-Berg, Die Ruthenstücker, Heidhübel, Holzbachtal, Hundshübel, Kleinblittersdorfer Wald, Naturwildpark Freisen, Lohbergerbachtal - Bauernkuppe, Panzbachtal westlich Bergen, Panzbruch bei Greimerath, Quellbäche des Eppenbrunner Baches, Steinbruch am Steinberg, Waldschutzgebiet Steinbachtal / Netzbachtal, Naturschutzgebiet "Weisselberg" (N 6409-305)
- History: Evangelische Kirche Güdingen, Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte, Oblatenkloster, St. Agatha, Schloss Münchweiler
- Museums and art: Museum für dörfliche Alltagskultur
- Architecture: Kettrichhof transmitter, Talbrücke Oberkirchen
- Hot springs: Saarland Therme, Ehemaliges Freibad Sulzbach / Saar
- Mountains: Waldhaus "Drei Buchen", Wanderheim Hohe List
- With kids: Wolfspark Werner Freund, Freibad Biebermühle, Wild- und Wanderpark Weiskirchen
- Food and drink: Brauerei G.A. Bruch, GS-Vinum, Hofgut Serrig, IGBier Privatbrauerei, Obst- und Gartenbauverein Etzenhofen e.V. Kelterhaus, Theißhof Brennerei, Tiny Brew
- Hiking: GR 5G, GR 5G Nord, grüner Kreis, Hoferkopf-Blies-Weg, International long-distance trail Nahegau-Wasgau-North Vosges Staudernheim - Wingen-sur-Moder (French part), Mathias Enzweiler Weg, Mühlenweg - Pfälzer Mühlenland, Nahesteig, North South Trail, Section Saarschleife - Dagstuhl, North South Trail, Section Sankt Wendel - Lauterecken, Pfälzerwald Blauer Punkt : Hauptstuhl <=> Leimen, Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Variante Trier, Saarwanderweg / Sentier de la Sarre, Via Regia, WWWHülzweiler
- Diving: Losheimer Stausee
When to go to Saarbrücken
The best time to visit Saarbrücken is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. In June, 84 of the 84 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Saarbrücken
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 143 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saarbrücken?
The best known: Sankt Ingbert, Irsch, Völklingen Ironworks, Ludwigskirche, Brennender Berg. In all, 84 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saarbrücken?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Saarbrücken?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saarbrücken as the destination and these 84 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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