In the heart of the so-called Saar-Lor-Lux triangle, Saarland is strongly influenced by its neighbours France and Luxembourg. The Lorraine region of France is only a stone’s throw away and Luxembourg a mere 90 km from Saarbrücken.
With a population of around 990,000 and an area of 2,570 square kilometres, Saarland is the smallest of the German federal states after the city-states of Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg. Around one third of Saarland is covered by forest. For many years, the economy of Saarland was marked by mining and the steel industry. Today, the focus is on new industries, technologies, and services.
Saarbrücken is the capital city of the German federal state of Saarland. With a population of 180,000, Saarbrücken is one of the smaller German major cities. A modern, forward-looking and forward-thinking city with French Flair. Saarbrücken boasts an attractive historic city center and varied cultural and recreational amenities. It has a rich cultural life, a vivid nightlife and much more to see and do. For more information visit:
What to do and see in Saarbrücken
Ludwigskirche
(Quelle: Kongress- und Touristik Service GmbH, Autor Yaph)
What are the most important sights in Saarbrücken and Saarland region? What are the most famous clubs, bars and restaurants? Where to go shopping? What do you need to know if you’re new in Saarbrücken? Visit the link below:
St. Johanner Markt
(Quelle: Saarbrücken Tourismus )
Apart from Saarbrücken the whole Saarland region has plenty of leisure activities (outdoor and indoor) to offer. To choose your favourite cklick on:
Saarland Tourism & Region „St. Wendeler Land“
Especially in summer, the Bostalsee lake is one main tourist attraction. Also sports and music festivals are held here:
Leisure centre and outdoor sports activities at Bostalsee lake
Outside the Saarland region but still very close is the City of Trier. Its history goes more than 2000 years back in time and offers a wide variety of sights, events and shopping areas. Click on the link below to explore more of Trier:
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jensen
Carsta Arnold
Margit Kunz
htw saar
Waldhausweg 14
66123 Saarbrücken
saaring@htwsaar.de