Top sights

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The town’s past and present are best discovered during a guided tour of the city. Saarbrücken’s architectural character is dominated by the 18th-century Baroque architect Friedrich Joachim Stengel's buildings, which are scattered all around the town centre.

Stadtführungen - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

Saarbrücken castle and castle square

The existence of Saarbrücken was first documented in 999 under the name "Castellum Sarabrucca".

Saarbrücken castle and castle square

Ludwigskirche - TZS, K. Ehm

Ludwig’s church and Ludwig’s square

The Ludwig’s church (Ludwigskirche), the most prominent example of a "place royal" architecture, is the tireless architect Stengel's masterpiece.

Ludwig’s church and Ludwig’s square

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Town Hall

The neo-Gothic city hall is dominated by the 180 ft / 54 m tower, from which the carillon sounds daily at 3:15 pm and 7:19 pm.

Town hall

St. Johanner Markt - Visit Saarbrücken, R. Christ

St. Johanner Market Square and Fröschengasse

The St. Johanner Marktet Square with its boutiques, bars, bistros and restaurants is the essence of Saarbrücken life.

St. Johanner Market Square and Fröschengasse

Alte Brücke - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

Old Bridge

The Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) was erected by Charles V in 1546 and is one of the city's oldest constructions.

Old Bridge

Deutsch-Französischer Garten - Visit Saarbrücken, A. Lombardozzi

German-French Garden

As one of the few large parks in Germany in the style of the 1950s and 1960s, the German-French Garden offers recreation and relaxation for all generations.

German-French Garden

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