Zweibrücken

Zweibrücken sits in the southwest corner of Rhineland-Palatinate, roughly nine miles from the French border. The town spreads on both banks of the Schwarzbach stream, connecting older quarters with newer residential areas.

The territory emerged in the 12th century as an offshoot of Saarbrücken and gained ducal rank in the 14th century. After changing rulers, the area passed to Bavaria in the 19th century and has belonged to Rhineland-Palatinate since 1946.

The municipal area contains multiple museums, performance venues, and gathering spaces where residents participate in traditional German celebrations throughout the year.

A small airfield on the outskirts serves light aircraft and smaller planes. The town center can be explored on foot, while surrounding villages are reachable by local bus routes.

The rose garden on the edge of town displays over 2,000 varieties across several hectares. Visitors find themed sections there with old cultivars from different periods.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Elevation above the sea: 300 m

Shares border with: Südwestpfalz, Saarpfalz-Kreis

Address: 66482 Zweibrücken, Germany

Website: https://zweibruecken.de

GPS coordinates: 49.24865,7.36420

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:30