Saarbrucken Bus - Saarbrucken Attractions, Sights - Sinbad

The first mention of the city comes from a document by Emperor Otto III in 999. For many years Saarbrücken was owned by the Dukes of Nassau, and from the late 17th century it was under French domination. Over the following years, its nationality changed, either in favor of France or Germany, however, Saarbrücken's residents overwhelmingly favored the city's return to Germany. During World War II, Saarbrücken was almost entirely razed to the ground. Only a few of its original historic buildings were rebuilt; the rest were replaced by typical buildings from the second half of the 20th century.

Saarbrücken - sights and attractions in the city

In the city, despite its industrial past, there are many beautiful parks and recreational areas. There is also no shortage of great museums. So what to see in Saarbrücken? We suggest below.

Saarbrücken Town Hall

This neo-Gothic town hall with a 54-meter-high tower is decorated with sculptures of the city's former craftsmen - miner, farmer, tanner or brewer. A highlight is the carillon that plays tunes twice a day, at 3:15 p.m. and 7:19 p.m. It consists of 19 different bells that change their repertoire depending on the season or occasion.

Palace in Saarbrücken

This palace was built in the 17th century on the site of a medieval castle, but after being destroyed with the 18th century, it was replaced by a Baroque mansion. It is now occupied by the city government, and various cultural events are often held there. Near the castle is the Schlosskirche, the former castle church, which now houses a museum of Christian sacred art. The Baroque garden next to the palace is also worth a stroll. From there you can enjoy beautiful views of Saarbrücken and the Saarland River.

Saarland Historical Museum

The Saarland Historical Museum is located adjacent to the Palace, with part of the exhibition also located in the basement under the Castle Square and the palace. Here you can admire, among other things, portraits of emperors, objects of daily life of the region's inhabitants from different eras, as well as exhibitions on World War I and World War II. There is an original cell where the Gestapo imprisoned its detainees. A major attraction of the museum is the opportunity to go underground under Castle Square, where preserved fragments of the medieval fortress and casemates from the 16th century are on display.

St. Arnual Church

This church represents the Gothic style. Inside its interior, Renaissance tombstones catch the eye. St. Arnual's Abbey once existed here, transformed into a Protestant abbey during the Reformation.

Saarland Museum

This is a museum of modern art displaying works of art from those dating back to the 19th century to the latest works. Lovers of Expressionism, Art Nouveau, or printmaking will be delighted.

Museum Saarland

This is a museum of modern art.

Wildpark in Saarbrücken

This is a vast park with quite diverse vegetation that conducts nature education. There are enclosures and aviaries with many species of animals, such as bison, wild boar, goats, owls and peacocks. The park also has a playground and a restaurant.

The Völklingen Ironworks

This now-defunct ironworks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can go here for a concert or performance, and visit the Ferrodrom, a multimedia science park.