Saarland — Picturesque Forests And Museums

The state of Saarland is named after the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle River.

Saarland is the smallest German state. It has an area of 2570 sq-km only and a population of 1.045 million inhabitants. This is less than some German cities but not less exciting!

Saarland borders France and Luxembourg, so it serves as a good spot getting to know those two countries too while you're in Europe.

More than one third of the land area in Saarland is covered by forest. The highest mountain is Dollberg with a height of 2300 feet.

The Saar River flows through the countryside where you can view scenic valley vineyards. The city of Mettlach is a popular tourist attraction. Others include the city of Saarbrücken and the Baroque Ludwigskirke.

Saarschleife in Saarland

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The capital of Saarland is Saarbrücken. There are several historical landmarks, such as the stone bridge across the Saar, the Gothic church of St Arnual, and the Saarbrücker Schloss Castle.

Saarland offers a French flamboyance, the quaint old part of the state, and a rich cultural life. It provides a complete package if you like to relax with several spas and adventurous sports. Activities include nordic walking in nature parks, trekking, and treasure hunting.

Neunkirchen is Saarland's second largest city. It is located on the river Blies, 20 km northeast of Saarbrücken, and is famous for its Outlet store center.

Saarland has a number of museums in various areas of interest. The most popular place is Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz (Saarland Cultural Heritage Foundation).

The Museum of Prehistory and Early History (Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte) provides an overview of the history of the Saarland.

After World War II the Saarland was transferred to French administration. However, in 1947, Saarland became autonomic and in 1957 Germany got Saarland back.

Natives of Saarland speak Rhine Franconian and Moselle Franconian dialects of German language. Both dialects are symbolic of local patriotism.

The native food is a mixture of German and French flavours. The most popular dishes are called Dibbelabbes (potato soufflé with bacon) and Gefilde (dumplings in creamy bacon gravy). Both of which you definitely have to try out!

The wine of the Saar is produced from Elbling grapes and grapes from Auxerrios and burgundy vines. You can imagine how tasty that is, can't you?

Saarland and airports? Yup! Close to Saarland is one... it's called Ensheim, and near Zweibrücken is another one, a more famous one, the Frankfurt-Hahn Airport [HHN].

Starting in June 2007, the ICE high speed train service will provide connectivity with Paris via Metz. Saarbrücken's Saarbahn light rail connects to the French city of Saarguemines.

As usual in Germany, this state, too, provides public transportation within Saarland — bus lines in addition to a tramway as well as train of German Rail. The frequency of the public transport is between 15 minutes to once per hour. Sometimes even during the nights.

Would you do me a favor, please? Once you've been visiting this area to capture your Saarland expeditions and submit them to me?

Thanks much in advance!

All the best,

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