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| Saarlouis | ||
| federal state | Saarland | |
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| Residents | 34.552 (2019) | |
| height | 181 m | |
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Saarlouis is a city in SaarlandIt consists of the districts of Saarlouis-Innenstadt, Fraulautern, Roden, Lisdorf, Beaumarais and Picard, Neuforweiler and Steinrausch.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
- At the 1 Saarlouis main station
, on the other side of the Saar, you have direct connections in regional traffic to Koblenz above trier and after Kaiserslautern above Saarbrücken. The train station is in Roden in the separate saarVV tariff network Roden (452). - The next IC / ICE stop is Saarbrücken, 25 km away.
- The next stop on the French route network is St. Avold, 25 km away.
By bus
From Luxembourg you can reach Saarlouis with the RGTR 156. The R5 Saarlouis.
In the street
- The
runs north of Saarlouis, it comes from Schengen and continues after Pirmasens - The branches at the Saarlouis triangle
off, she goes in the direction Saarbrücken
By boat
The Saar near Saarlouis is navigable.
By bicycle
mobility
bus and train
See also:Bus and train in Saarland
Saarlouis is in the tariff zone of the saarVV and is covered by the honeycombs Saarlouis (honeycomb number 451) and Roden (452). In this context, it is important that the main train station is in the Roden honeycomb, while the city center is in the Saarlouis honeycomb, so that a price level 2 ticket is required for this route. If you want to save money, you can walk a maximum of 200 m to the "Allee-Haus" bus stop, which is located in Saarlouis. A day ticket is worthwhile compared to the single ticket from the third trip. Tickets can be purchased from DB machines in train stations and from bus drivers. 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.
The buses the Saarlouis roundabout, which operates the majority of the lines in Saarlouis, are usually quite modern and all have WiFi. In general, when using buses, you should inform yourself about possible diversions and canceled stops before starting your journey, as such data are generally not entered in the timetable information.
It is on the bus and train 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].
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 1 Canisianum
- 2 St. Ludwig
- 3 Protestant church
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
The city is traversed by the remnants of the fortress built by the French King Louis XIV and the functional buildings of the fortress between the Saar Altarm, the Saar and Saarlouis city center. This forms the transition from the city center to the city garden 4 German gate
at the northwest exit of the Great marketsee the 5 Hangover tower is located in the city garden next to the swimming pool. The listed 6 town hall has replaced the previous building destroyed by the effects of the war.
Monuments
On the 7 Vauban Island, in the southern arch of the Saar valley arm, are the monuments of the dutiful Lacroix soldiers as well as the Marshal Ney.
Museums
Streets and squares
The 8 Great market is the main square of the city with the town hall, churches, banks and a large parking lot etc. It originated as a parade ground in the 17th century. Today it is an example of 1950s architecture.
The 9 Small market is located near the Great Market and is a pedestrian zone with shops and space to linger.
Parks
The Saarlouiser Stadtgarten around the closed outdoor pool and the SGS-Gymnasium is very beautiful and wildly romantic. It was built on the remains of the star-shaped fortress that was laid out by the French King Louis XIV in 1680 and was razed at the end of the 19th century. Old remains of the city wall and beautiful places to sit and relax can be found everywhere The circular walk is highly recommended, is also good with prams & Co., including feeding the ducks.
The 10 Old cemetery was created in 1773. Guided tours are offered.
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various
activities
- The 11 Saar polygon on the mining dump Duhamel in the municipality of Ensdorf is a popular photo opportunity. After a visit you might even be able to relax on the Webcam rediscover. The heap offers a wonderful view over the entire Saar valley and the adjacent low mountain range Black Forest high forest and Palatinate Forest. 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.
shop
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- 1 Potato House - Schnitzel House - Pizza House, Bierstrasse 17-19, 66740 Saarlouis. Tel.: 49 6831 40598.
Pizza, pasta, potato dishes and Saarland cuisine.Open: Mon - Sat 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sun, public holidays 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., warm meals throughout. - 2 Lava The indoor BBQ restaurant, Postgäßchen 6, 66740 Saarlouis. Tel.: 49 6831 8900054. Barbecue on the lava stone grill in the restaurant. There are steaks, grill plates, strips of meat, salad plates, tarte flambée, etc.Open: daily from 6 p.m. to midnight, closed on Wednesdays.Price: Flammkuchen from € 8, steaks from € 17.
Upscale
nightlife
If you want to experience something in Saarlouis in the evening, you have to go to the old town (around Bierstraße), there are countless pubs and bars, there is something for every taste! Alternatively, the restaurants in the former barracks are available German Gate at.
Cheap
- Black out
- To the tankard
- St. Louis
medium
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
medium
- 1 Ringhotel Parkhotel Saarlouis ***, Ludwigstrasse 23, 66740 Saarlouis. Tel.: (0)6831 488810. Characteristic: ★★★.
- 2 Ringhotel Posthof ***, Postgäßchen 5-10, 66740 Saarlouis. Tel.: (0)6831 94960. Characteristic: ★★★.
Upscale
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
Neighboring communities
- in the Southern and Eastern Saarland: Saarwellingen, Schwalbach (Saarland), Ensdorf, Bous, Wadgassen, Overriding
- In the region Saar-Hunsrück: Catfish catch, Dillingen / Saar
literature
Web links
- https://www.saarlouis.de/ - Saarlouis official website
- ↑Taking bicycles with you in the saarVV. SaarVV, accessed on March 23, 2020, HTML (in German).