A charming town with a rich past
Saarbrücken, with its population of around 180,000, may seem “small” compared to other major German cities, but that's precisely what makes it so appealing. Saarbrücken and its surroundings offer a wide range of excursion destinations in attractive landscapes steeped in history.
Saarbrücker Schloss - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Saarbrücker Schloss - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Saarbrücker Schloss - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Top sights
Would you like to get to know Saarbrücken and the locals? The town’s past and present are best discovered during a guided tour of the city. Saarbrücken’s architectural character is dominated by the 18th century Baroque architect Friedrich Joachim Stengels buildings, which are scattered all about the town centre.
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
City tours
Would you like to get to know Saarbrücken?
Take the time to stroll through the city and take part in an individual city tour!
Museums and galleries
The Saarland has a wide variety of museums in different areas of interest. Take the opportunity to visit important collections of the "Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz" (Saarland Cultural Heritage Foundation).
Der Nussknacker - © Saarländisches Staatstheater GmbH/ Ursula Kaufmann
Der Nussknacker - © Saarländisches Staatstheater GmbH/ Ursula Kaufmann
Der Nussknacker - © Saarländisches Staatstheater GmbH/ Ursula Kaufmann
Theater and cabaret
The State Theatre’s largest venue lies right on the bank of the Saar in the city center. The 869-seat auditorium was completely restored and extended in 1988/89.
Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi
Parks and gardens
Saarbrücken is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Whether in the castle garden or the Franco-German garden, you'll find walkers, joggers, and sun worshippers everywhere.
Eventhighlights
The event life oft he Saarland pulsates in Saarbrücken! Discover the top highlights of the event scene here.
EventsRathaus St. Johann - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Rathaus St. Johann - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Rathaus St. Johann - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ
Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken offers everything you can expect from a regional capital; it is a modern economic centre, a conference, trade fair, university town, and is an important cultural axis and an attractive place of residence. What more? France is just around the corner.
Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau - TZS GmbH/Kevin Ehm
Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau - TZS GmbH/Kevin Ehm
Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau - TZS GmbH/Kevin Ehm
Saarbrücken region
Explore the Saarbrücken region and all the events taking place there. A map of the region will give you an idea of the location of the various communities that make it up.