Saarland

The UNESCO Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve stretches across large parts of southern Saarland and is a refuge for rare and native animal and plant species.

In the north of the state, the amazing natural spectacle of the Saarschleife in the middle of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park is impressive. The Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park in the north-east is also known as the primeval forest of tomorrow due to its particularly dense forests.

Saarland is a true paradise for cyclists and offers a wide variety of routes for road cyclists, gravel bikers and mountain bikers. Thanks to the compact size of the federal state, different landscapes can be reached quickly, allowing different route profiles to be explored over short distances. There are tours for beginners as well as professionals.

In addition to varied outdoor adventures, Saarland also offers a wide range of cultural activities. A visit to the state capital, for example, is highly recommended. Saarbrücken offers the perfect mix of culture, history and urban flair for a short trip. The baroque Saarbrücken Palace is definitely worth a visit. From here you have a wonderful view over the city and the Saar. The castle is also home to the Saar Historical Museum, which offers interesting insights into the history of the region. Another cultural highlight is the Ludwigskirche, a baroque masterpiece and one of the most important buildings of this era in Germany. It impresses not only with its architecture, but also with its special atmosphere.

In the evening, it is worth visiting the Saarbrücken State Theatre, which offers a varied program of opera, theater and ballet.

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Völklingen Ironworks is a must during a stay in the Saarland. The site impresses with gigantic blast furnaces and rusty steel structures that are reminiscent of the heyday of iron processing. Visitors can stroll through the monumental halls, explore interactive exhibitions and be transported back to the era of industrialization.

The combination of history, architecture and modern art makes the Völklingen Ironworks a unique place to experience.

Did you know? Saarland was the first federal state in Germany to be recognized as a "sustainable travel destination". The region implements the standards of the "TourCert" certification system, focusing on the region as a whole - with regional partner businesses in tourism, species-rich nature parks and protected areas and sustainable mobility.

Thanks to its location in the west of Germany, Saarland can be reached from many cities and conurbations in just a few hours. Locally, many excursion destinations and starting points for many hikes are easily accessible by bus and train. Or you can hop straight onto a bike or e-bike and explore Saarland on two wheels.