Saarburg

Saarburg is a center in Trier-Saarburg, Germany, sitting at 159 meters elevation near the Saar River, with buildings on steep slopes and a waterfall running through the middle of town. The town spreads along the eastern bank of the river and across several hills, with narrow lanes and staircases connecting different levels.

Count Siegfried of Luxembourg built a castle on the hill above the Saar River in 964, around which the settlement grew. The town received its official charter in 1291 and later became part of the territories controlled by the Electorate of Trier.

The Glockengießerei Mabilion bell foundry has been producing bronze bells using traditional methods since the 1770s for churches and cathedrals across the country. The workshop is now the only one of its kind in Germany and shows visitors the old craft of bell casting.

Rail connections run in several directions and allow day trips to larger cities in the region. The steep streets and staircases require sturdy footwear, especially in rain or snow.

An 18-meter-high waterfall flows through the town center and is flanked by historic mill buildings that are still partly in use today. The waterfall was created by a medieval project to redirect the Leuk stream for milling purposes.