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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 Stengel's buildings, which are scattered all around the town centre.

Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Saarbrücken castle and castle square

The existence of Saarbrücken was first documented in 999 under the name "Castellum Sarabrucca".

Ludwigskirche - TZS, K. Ehm

Ludwigskirche - TZS, K. Ehm

Ludwigskirche - TZS, K. Ehm

Ludwig’s church and Ludwig’s square

The Ludwig’s church (Ludwigskirche), the most prominent example of a "place royal" architecture, is the tireless architect Stengel's masterpiece.

Rathaus Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Rathaus Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Rathaus Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Town Hall

The neo-Gothic city hall is dominated by the 180 ft / 54 m tower, from which the carillon sounds daily at 3:15 pm and 7:19 pm.

St. Johanner Markt - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

St. Johanner Markt - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

St. Johanner Markt - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

St. Johanner Market Square and Fröschengasse

The St. Johanner Marktet Square with its boutiques, bars, bistros and restaurants is the essence of Saarbrücken life.

Alte Brücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Alte Brücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Alte Brücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Old Bridge

The Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) was erected by Charles V in 1546 and is one of the city's oldest constructions.

Eventhighlights

The event life oft he Saarland pulsates in Saarbrücken! Discover the top highlights of the event scene here.

Events

Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

German-French Garden

As one of the few large parks in Germany in the style of the 1950s and 1960s, the German-French Garden offers recreation and relaxation for all generations.

Staden Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Staden Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Staden Saarbrücken - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Staden

The Saarbrücker Staden - the green oasis on the river Saar. The green promenade with beer gardens and playgrounds invites to relax on summer days.

Rabbiner-Rülf-Platz - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Rabbiner-Rülf-Platz - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Rabbiner-Rülf-Platz - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Rabbiner-Rülf square

The memorial site "The Interrupted Forest" commemorates the Jews of Saarland who were murdered during the Nazi era.

Schlosskirche - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Schlosskirche - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Schlosskirche - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Castle church

The steeple of the late Gothic Castle Church (Schlosskirche) dating from the 15th century was given a Baroque crest by Stengel in 1743.