Saarland - Saarland

The state Saarland located in the southwest Germany, in the north and east surrounded by the state Rhineland-Palatinate. It borders the country to the west and south France, as well as to the northwest Luxembourg. Capital and cultural center is Saarbrücken.

Regions

The Saarland is part of the European Greater RegionLuxembourg, Lorraine(French: Lorraine), Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate as Wallonia and can be divided into the following regions:

• Saarbrücken agglomeration; Depending on the point of view, different delimitations are possible.
• Saarland share of Hunsrück (Black Forest high forest), roughly congruent with the Saarland part of the nature park Saar-Hunsrück.
• Southern and Eastern Saarland, Saarland share of Lorraine layer level country:
  • Saarland / East, the area east of the Saar and south of the Hunsrück (including Bliesgau)
  • Saarland / Southwest, the area west of the Saar, from Saarlouis and southwards.

places

Those interested in technology and industry will find contemporary witnesses from an almost forgotten time as well as the modern counterpart in Saarland. Some suggestions sorted according to the major landscapes and districts:

• landscape Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland share
  • Merzig-Wadern district
    • city Merzig
    • local community Losheim am See
    • local community Mettlach
    • local community Pearl
  • District of St. Wendel
    • city St. Wendel
    • local community Tholey
    • local community Nohfelden With Bostalsee
• landscape Lorraine layer level country, Saarland share:
  • District of Saarlouis (northern part of the landscape Hunsrück to be added)
    • city Saarlouis
    • local community Overriding
  • Neunkirchen district
    • city Neunkirchen
    • local community Eppelborn
    • local community Illingen
    • local community Merchweiler
    • local community Spiesen-Elversberg
  • Saar-Palatinate District
    • Homburg
• Metropolitan area Saarbrücken
  • Saarbrücken (regional association)
    • Saarbrücken
    • Völklingen: Here you can find it World cultural heritage Völklinger Hütte with a steelworks from the 19th century.
  • Dillingen (transition to the Hunsrück)
  • Sankt Ingbert (Saar-Palatinate District)

The List of cities and towns.

Other goals

The Saarland has places that are absolutely worth seeing and are not exclusively of industrial origin:

• 49.129444447.181111111  European cultural park Bliesbruck-Reinheim. .A Franco-German excavation site around a settlement with a bath from Roman times. This exhibition is interesting because only what has actually been found is shown on the remains of the wall and the spatial feeling is conveyed with ultra-modern wooden structures that also protect the excavation site at the same time. There is also a princess grave from the Celtic era on this site.last change: not specified
• 49.3186.7852  Mine dump in Ensdorf (Dump Duhamel). .From here you have a wonderful view over the entire Saar valley and the adjacent low mountain range Black Forest high forest and Palatinate Forest. You can also climb the Saar Polygon, a monument to the end of coal mining in the Saar area, from on the high plateau. The dump was created from the overburden of the local mining industry and has already been partially greened. It is now also used as a launch site for paragliders and as a cultivation site for a small vineyard field. You can "hike" the heap all year round. It is recommended that visitors use the "Sporthalle entrance" access to the mine dump. To do this, turn from Provinzialstraße in Ensdorf into the street "Bei Fußenkreuz" and turn right into the street "Im Sportzentrum". There are parking spaces in the area of ​​the large sports hall. Sturdy shoes are recommended for entering the saline dump. The way to the middle plateau of the Halde runs with small climbs that are easy to manage. However, the ascent and descent from the middle plateau to the "summit" of the dump is not suitable for elderly and disabled people as well as families with small children or prams. Climbing is recommended only up to the middle plateau of the heap.last change: not specified
• Saar jungle. The beech forest reserve close to the city is located north of Saarbrücken and has been left to its own devices since 1997.last change: not specified
• 49.5011111111116.54938888888891  Saar loop. .The Saar loop from the Cloef viewpoint is probably the most popular motif in the Saarland.last change: not specified
• 49.366666677.116666673  Gondwana Park. .Dinosaur park in Landsweiler-Reden, where you can experience the different epochs of prehistoric times with all your senses.last change: not specified
• 49.16417.120691  Graefinthal natural stage. .Open-air stage in the municipality of Mandelbachtal. One play for children and one for adults are performed each year during the season from June to August.last change: not specified
• 49.23087.039584  Saarbrücken Zoo. .In Saarbrücken Zoo you can admire over 1000 animals from 152 species. The zoo is open daily and offers tours and events all year round.last change: not specified
• 49.34537.205835  Neunkirchen Zoo. .The Neunkirchen Zoo is open daily. It houses over 500 animals and has a zoo-pedagogical department for large and small guests.last change: not specified
• 49.56377.23376  Freisen Wildlife Park. .You can experience animals up close in the Freisen Wildlife Park. In the park, fences and bars are largely dispensed with, so that close contact with the animals is made possible.last change: not specified
• 49.46926.64667  Wolfspark Werner Freund, Merzig. .In the park founded by the wolf expert and behavioral scientist Werner Freund, different species of wolves live, some of which are raised by hand.last change: Apr. 2020
• 49.250566.845281  Völklinger Hütte. .part of World heritage as an industrial monument, which is used today as an exhibition space and event location.last change: not specified

The Saarland shares the same with Rhineland-Palatinate, Luxembourg and France Sickinger height, the Nahe valley, the Moselle valley, the Saar valley and the Hunsrück.

background

The Saarland became with its capital Saarbrücken incorporated into the Federal Republic of Germany as the 10th federal state only in 1957 following a vote. Between 1947 and 1956 it was a partially sovereign country under the political hegemony of France, which was economically dependent on France until the introduction of the D-Mark in 1959. Even today there are close ties with France, which manifests itself in a brisk border traffic and a high number of cross-border commuters. For a long time, the economy of the Saarland was mainly characterized by steel production and hard coal mining, which was still in operation until 2012. Today the focus is primarily on the automotive and, increasingly, the service sector

There is a "neat rivalry" to Palatinatewhich is particularly pronounced in Saarbrücken. But this is not serious, because there are many reciprocal relationships and migratory flows in both directions. In a sense, this can be compared with the situation in Cologne and Düsseldorf or the rivalry between Nuremberg and Fürth. In common parlance everyone is called "Palatine" ("Palzer", Spoken without" f "), who is not Saarlander or French.

getting there

By plane

The 49.2144444444447.1094444444444Saarbrücken Airport(IATA: SCN) is located in Ensheim, 12 km southeast of Saarbrücken. Saarbrücken city center can be reached with the R10 bus, which runs between Saarbrücken and Blieskastel.

The following can also be used for the journey: Frankfurt Hahn Airport. Metz-Nancy, Luxembourg Airport; the latter is the most important of the airports mentioned.

Of the airports in Frankfurt am Main and Paris there are direct train connections to Saarbrücken and from there to the rest of Saarland.

By train

• The most important railway junction is Saarbrücken-Main station, with the TGV / ICE connection Paris and Frankfurt am Main. With the regional transport are Strasbourg, trier, Mainz, Pirmasens and Mannheim to reach.
• Other important train stations with IC or ICE stops are also in Homburg and in Merzig. The train station in Homburg is connected to the Rhein-Neckar S-Bahn.
• Saarland ticket for 1 to 5 people, which is also valid in Rhineland-Palatinate. The ticket is valid on working days from 9:00 a.m. and on weekends and on public holidays from 0:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next morning. In addition to the basic price for one person, there is a surcharge of 6 € for each additional person. In addition, it also applies to (close to) all other local transport in Saarland and partly (depending on the transport association) also in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• You can take the Saarbahn from Sarreguemines to Saarland.

By bus

The most important long-distance bus stations are in Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, Homburg, Merzig and Neunkirchen.

In the street

By boat

• The Saar and the Moselle are navigable. In any case, these waters are also navigable with pleasure boats.

mobility

bus and train

Since August 1, 2005, there is the for the entire Saarland Transport networksaarVVwhose tariffs divide the Saarland into cells and apply to buses, trains and trams. As a rule of thumb, you can remember that a day ticket is usually more worthwhile than a single ticket from the third trip. Tickets can be purchased from the DB machines in train stations, from the Saarbahn GmbH can be purchased at Saarbahn stops, from bus drivers and some kiosks. Alternatively you can HandyTickets can also be purchased via the DB Navigator or after registration via the Saarfahrplan app. Some hotels and hostels also offer the free of charge Saarland Card which among other things also entitles the holder to use public transport free of charge. Timetable information is available in the Saar timetable portal or the associated app.

The network of Light rail SaarbahnS1 consists of only one line, which depending on the direction of travel either to the French Sarreguemines, south of Saarland, to the local train station or to Lebach, which is roughly in the middle of Saarland. The actual end point of the Lebach-Jabach line is in a residential area and is only served until noon. The train destination indicator on the Saarbahn and the departure boards at the stops show the end of the journey. All stops in front of this terminus are served normally.

In most of them buses may only be entered at the front of the driver. You get out via the rear doors. In the entrance you go on the left side if you already have a ticket and you have to show it in passing. If you want to buy a ticket, keep to the right. In addition, you should inform yourself about any diversions and canceled stops before you start your journey, as such data is generally not entered in the timetable information.

In Saarbahn, bus and train it is Carrying bicycles During the week from 09:00, on the weekend all day free of charge. Otherwise, a children's card with the appropriate price level must be purchased^[1].

Since the different transport companies do not cooperate with each other, it should be noted that the maps, timetable books and timetable information screens of the respective companies often do not list lines that are not operated by them, although they are part of the saarVV and tickets are therefore recognized.

Drive at night Night buses Municipalities throughout the Saarland with a central intersection Saarbrücken at. To use this is a separate ticket required. Some season tickets are also accepted.

By bicycle

There are quite a few in Saarland Cycle pathsthat can be conquered by bike.

languages

In Saarland it is predominantly in Rhine Franconian chatted, whereby in Saarbrücken it is more similar to Lorraine and in Homburg more to Palatinate. In the northern Saarland, on the other hand, Moselle Franconian is more common, although this is closely related to Luxembourgish. For example, the unusual throat sounds in the area around Schmelz are striking.

Of course, you can also communicate in Standard German, although this is often clearly colored. A lot of French vocabulary is used in Saarland ("Isch hann toujours jelly in bed") and used as a matter of course.

activities

Hike: In Saarland there is a dense network of trails with wonderful hiking routes through historically or geologically interesting areas:

• local community Overriding in the district of Saarlouis
• local community Losheim am See in the Merzig-Wadern district
• currently 211 Premium hiking trails and dream loops (As of May 2019).

Cycle touring:

• Moselle cycle path
• Saar cycle path
• Blies cycle route
• Nahe cycle path

Trail riding in Saarland:

• Riding from station to station on field and forest paths in flat undulating terrain

Canoe tours

• After the river has been straightened, there are several old rivers and interesting estuaries and waterfalls that can be explored by water. Several clubs along the Saar offer rental boats for group tours lasting several hours, guided or on your own.

to buy

• Europagalerie, pedestrian zone and Berlin promenade in Saarbrücken
• Saarpark Center in Neunkirchen
• Villeroy & Boch AG outlet in Mettlach with great deals from the famous ceramic and porcelain manufacturer. There are also other inexpensive outlet stores next door, e.g. with products from Trigema.
• The Style Outlets in Zweibrücken (Rhineland-Palatinate)
• Saarland supermarkets, e.g. the Globus chain, are generally very well stocked with groceries, especially the fish and cheese counter is well stocked - this requires the gourmet department in major German cities.
• Shopping trips to neighboring France (food à la Français, especially fish, cheese and wine) and Luxembourg (petrol, diesel, coffee, cigarettes) are popular

kitchen

Probably the most famous specialties in Saarland are the Lyon ring, a delicately smoked meat sausage that is sold in the whole ring and the Pan roastgrilled on a three-legged grill with a swiveling grate (the swivel).

Otherwise, the traditional cuisine consists more of home-style dishes:

• Dibbelabbes (potato casserole with bacon cubes), similar is also Schaales, both are often eaten with applesauce
• Married people (in some corners too Marriage called, dumplings with boiled potatoes)
• Gefillde (potato dumplings with a filling of liver sausage, diced Lyoner and herbs in a bacon cream sauce)
• Bunched (closed lard bread filled with onions, weighted down overnight with an old cast iron iron (hence Bitched = Ironed) so that the lard penetrates the pores of the bread and then seared in the pan)

nightlife

Because the Saarland is one of the three classic old industrialized areas in Germany, the population density is also higher here. This in turn means that there is also a wide range of options for going out:

• Saarlouis and its old town: The old town of Saarlouis is a pub district known far beyond the city limits, which has a suitable pub for almost all preferences (with or without music, live or "from the tape", with or without food).
  • Recommendations for the old town of Saarlouis: The coffee house (Sonnenstr. 10, 66740 Saarlouis, Tel: 06831 - 12 97 02) with its partly self-baked cakes, which are still lukewarm if you arrive early enough.
• Old town of Saarbrücken: The old town of Saarbrücken is divided into the St. Johanner Markt, which also has culinary specialties, and the Nauwieser Viertel, which is particularly characterized by the student audience.
  • In addition to the established large discos such as N8-Werk, KuFa and A8, many smaller clubs have also settled in recent years, which are scattered all over the city.
• In Neunkirchen, a water tower was converted into a nightlife district. It used to be part of the steel mill and is now part of the industrial park Old hut area. In addition to cinemas, there are also several pubs. Cultural events take place regularly in the neighboring venues "Gebläsehalle" and "Stummsche Reithalle".

accommodation

Youth hostels

The state association of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland des German Youth Hostel Association operates five youth hostels in Saarland. The youth hostels are geared towards groups and families.

• Homburg Youth Hostellast change: not specified
• Saarbrücken Youth Hostellast change: not specified
• 49.483086.561961  Dreisbach youth hostel, Herbergstrasse 1, 66693 Dreisbach-Mettlach. Tel.: 49 (0)6868 270, Fax: 49 (0)6868 556. Youth hostel on the Saarschleife.last change: not specified
• 49.491017.036962  Tholey Youth Hostel, To the adventure park 2, 66636 Tholey. Tel.: 49 (0)6853 2271, Fax: 49 (0)6853 5534. Schaumberg Youth Hostel.last change: not specified
• 49.557616.810533  Weiskirchen Youth Hostel, Jugendherbergsstraße 12, 66709 Weiskirchen. Tel.: 49 (0)6876 231, Fax: 49 (0)6876 1444. Hochwald Youth Hostel.last change: not specified

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public holidays

meeting	Surname	importance
Saturday 1st January 2022	New Year	New Years Day
Friday April 15, 2022	Good Friday	highest Christian holiday, commemoration of the crucifixion of Christ
Sunday April 17th 2022	Easter Sunday	Easter, commemoration of the resurrection of Christ
Monday April 18, 2022	Easter Monday	Easter, commemoration of the resurrection of Christ
Saturday 1st May 2021	May Day	International Labor Day
Thursday May 13th 2021	Ascension of Christ	40 days after Easter, commemoration of the Ascension of Christ
Sunday 23 May 2021	Pentecost Sunday	7 weeks after Easter, commemoration of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit
Monday, May 24, 2021	Whit Monday	1 day after Pentecost Sunday, commemoration of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit
Thursday 3rd June 2021	Corpus Christi	Catholic solemnity of the bodily presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Sunday 15th August 2021	Assumption Day	Catholic solemnity of the bodily acceptance of Mary into heaven
Sunday 3rd October 2021	Day of German unity	National holiday
Monday 1st November 2021	All Saints Day	Christian festival at which all saints are remembered
Saturday 25 December 2021	1st Christmas Day	Christmas, commemoration of the birth of Christ
Sunday 26 December 2021	2nd Christmas Day	Christmas, commemoration of the birth of Christ

Christmas Eve (December 24th) and New Year's Eve (December 31st) are not public holidays. Nevertheless, many businesses are closed all day and many shops and leisure facilities are closed from midday on these days. Depending on the city, local public transport can be severely restricted or even stopped from the afternoon onwards. Most of the restaurants are also closed on Christmas Eve.

School holidays

School holidays in Saarland

vacation	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Mardi Gras	17.02.-25.02.	15.02.-19.02.	21.02.-01.03.	20.02.-24.02.	12.02.-16.02.
Easter	14.04.-24.04.	29.03.-07.04.	14.04.-22.04.	03.04.-12.04.	25.03.-05.04.
Pentecost	-	25.05.-28.05.	07.06.-10.06.	30.05.-02.06.	21.05.-24.05.
summer	06.07.-14.08.	19.07.-27.08.	25.07.-02.09.	24.07.-01.09.	15.07.-23.08.
autumn	12.10.-23.10.	18.10.-29.10.	24.10.-04.11.	23.10.-03.11.
Christmas	21.12.-31.12.	23.12.-03.01.	22.12.-04.01.	21.12.-02.01.

Furthermore, there are one to three flexible vacation days in Saarland, which are determined locally. The long-term summer vacation dates can be found at the Conference of Ministers of Education can be read.

security

The security situation corresponds to the situation usual in the Federal Republic. There are no specific risks.

health

climate

literature

• Kompass hiking map 765 "Saarland". Scale: 1:75000. compass, ISBN 978-3-85491-522-5 . 7.50 euros

Web links

• https://www.saarland.de/ - Saarland official website
• Saarland Tourist Office
• Saarland regional association of the German Youth Hostel Association