Saarland, Federal state in western Germany
Description
Saarland is a federal state in western Germany bordered by France, Luxembourg and Rhineland-Palatinate. The region is divided into six districts with Saarbrücken as its capital and stretches from the Saar valley through wooded uplands to the French border.
History
After World War II the region was administered by France and only became the tenth state of West Germany in 1957. For centuries the area was pulled between French and German influences, which continues to shape local identity today.
Culture
Industrial culture shapes everyday life, especially around former mines and ironworks that now serve as museums, event spaces and parks. In many towns you will find red brick workers' housing estates that still define the social fabric and recall the era of heavy industry.
Practical
The region is easy to explore by car since highways and country roads connect smaller towns and border crossings to France and Luxembourg are straightforward to pass. Those using public transport will find regional trains and buses linking the main towns and destinations.
Did you know?
The Saar forms a large river loop near Mettlach that looks like a horseshoe from a viewpoint and is one of the most recognized natural formations in Germany. Many visitors overlook that French-German bilingualism is visible throughout everyday life in the state, from place names to menus in border communities.
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Völklingen Ironworks
14.3 km
Saarschleife
27.5 km
Bostalsee
25.5 km
Ludwigsparkstadion
16.3 km
Brennender Berg
16.1 km
Landtag of Saarland
18.5 km
Saar Polygon
9.4 km
Tholey Abbey
16 km
Celtic circular wall of Otzenhausen
28.8 km
Ludwigskirche
17.9 km
Lichtenberg Castle
39.9 km
Saarbrücken Castle
18.3 km
Château de Malbrouck
33.5 km
Zweibrücken Observatory
37.2 km
Karlsberg Castle
36.6 km
Ouvrage Hackenberg
37.4 km
Treetop path Saarschleife
28.1 km
Burg Montclair
26.7 km
Freundschaftsbrücke Klein-/Großblittersdorf
26.9 km
Schloss Berg
39.7 km
Rathaus Saarbrücken
18 km
Deutsch-Französischer Garten
18 km
Cloef
28.1 km
Longwave transmitter Europe 1
18.1 km
Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial
30.7 km
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig
38.3 km
Roman Villa Borg
33.2 km
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