Völklingen, Industrial municipality in Saarland, Germany.
Description
Völklingen is a municipality in Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany, and sits close to the French border. The town stretches along the Saar and divides into ten separate districts.
History
The settlement first appeared in written records as Fulcolingas in the year 822 and had Celtic as well as Roman predecessors. During the 19th century, the town transformed into an important production site through the iron industry.
Culture
The name evolved from Fulcolingas, a medieval term that gradually changed into Völklingen over the centuries. Visitors today see how the old ironworks shaped the town's appearance and how residents continue to value their industrial past.
Practical
The central administration office handles everyday matters such as identification documents and registrations and is located in the town center. Many forms can be downloaded online or completed on site, so visiting the website beforehand can be helpful.
Did you know?
The World Heritage site Völklinger Hütte houses the ScienceCenter Ferrodrom, where visitors learn about elements and materials through hands-on displays. The grounds also host art exhibitions that combine contemporary works with the industrial backdrop.
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Völklingen Ironworks
870 m
Linslerhof
9.1 km
Château du Schlossberg
8.4 km
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5.1 km
Carrière du Barrois
13.1 km
Versöhnungskirche
107 m
St. Eligius
419 m
Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum
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4.1 km
Église Saint-Rémi de Forbach
8.1 km
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404 m
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4.5 km
St. Wendalinus
5.4 km
St. Gangolf
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1.9 km
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2.6 km
Église protestante de Forbach
8.4 km
St. Josef
1.6 km
Mariä Himmelfahrt
2.3 km
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8.5 km
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8.8 km
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