Eavesdropping Tour Saarburg

Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Wasserliesch)

Schoden

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Saarburg's Little Venice

Saarburg

The bridge “Auf dem Graben” offers a wonderful view of the small bridges spanning the Leukbach and the Buttermarkt (Butter market). The narrow rowed houses along the Leukbach have been resting on mighty oak poles for centuries. Originally, the Leuk used to flow around the city, feeding fish ponds and castle trenches of the “Saarburg”. In the 13th century, people forced the Leuk into a new bed without further ado in order to have sufficient extinguishing water in case of any fires.

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Kunotower

Saarburg

The Kunoturm is the largest preserved fortified tower of the ancient fortification system of the city. Remnants of the city wall can still be seen on both sides of the tower which was named after its constructor, archbishop, Kuno II von Frankenstein. The crucifix at the tower reminds of the Plague and its dreadful consequences during the Thirty-Year War.

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Horse market

Saarburg

The pulsating centre and characteristic hallmark of Saarburg is surrounded by town houses dating back to the 17th up to the early 20th centuries on both sides of the Leuk. In the medieval city, a small ford led through the Leuk. The “Schweinsbrücke” with a view to “Little Venice” leads to the main shopping street. This is also the stop of the Saartalbahn (sightseeing train), which offers a comfortable alternative for viewing the sights during a half-hour tour.

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Butter Market

Saarburg

The vibrant centre of Saarburg is lined on both sides of the Leuk by town houses from the 17th to the early 20th century and is a characteristic feature of Saarburg. In the medieval town centre, a ford led through the Leuk. The Schweinsbrücke bridge with a view of Little Venice leads to the main shopping street. The Saartalbahn railway stop is also located here.

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Churbelunpfad guided tour

Saarburg

The Churbelun path leads around the castle complex. Thanks to the new development of the eastern slope of the castle, the entire complex can now be walked around.

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Staden

Saarburg

Skippers and fishermen have been populating the banks of the Saar in the lower city since the 17th century. Some of the colourful houses still bear the house symbols of these professions, displaying fishes and anchors. In 1987, a flood protection wall was built in Saarburg as part of the process of expanding the Saar to become a major waterway.

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Churbelunpfad

Saarburg

You can walk around the imposing Saarburg on the Churbelunpfad. The history of the fortress is explained on information boards.

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Wasserliesch)

Konz

Exciting discoveries between vineyards and winegrowing villages - "Listening points on the Saar cycle path"

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Konz)

Konz

Between Perl and Koblenz there are 40 good reasons to get off your bike and take a little “audio-break”: The "Audiopoints along the Moselle Cycle Path".

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Viewpoint with a view of SaarBURG

Saarburg

lookout point to have a picnic

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Kautentower

Saarburg

point of view

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Mill museum in Saarburg

Saarburg

Below the waterfall in Saarburg is the Hackenberger Mill dating from the 13th/14th century. Visitors will receive an interesting insight into the arduous craft of mediaeval milling. In the museum the former grinding room, grinding stones, millwheels and a range of historical equipment and tools can be viewed.

Expert guides for groups of up to 20 persons are possible on request.

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Parish Church of St.Laurentius

Saarburg

A small cross chapel existed here as early as the 13th century, which was granted the right of baptism in 1370. Following several reconstructions, a new church was built in 1854, in the neo-Gothic style. The three-nave church was heavily damaged in 1944 and was rebuilt simplistically after the war; during this process, parts of the neo-Gothic style could be preserved. The interior of the church impresses with the “Grape Madonna” (around 1500), the baptismal font of stone (1575) as well as the stained-glass windows (1855).

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Saarcastle

Saarburg

Saarburg - a waterfall roars in the heart of the town! Saarburg is located in an arc of the Saar River, nestled between vineyards and forests, in the midst of the charming cultural landscape of the Saar-Obermosel holiday region.

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Museum of Bell Foundry Mabilon

Saarburg

The traditional craftsmanship of bell casting was still practiced here from 1770 until 2002. Today, the bell foundry is open to the public as a museum and, containing the fully preserved equipment, is a unique cultural heritage and industrial monument. Apart from the museum, the Kulturgiesserei offers further interesting services and facilities for young and old, and has thus developed into a popular meeting place.

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Waterfall

Saarburg

The cascade in Saarburg is a unique natural spectacle, which captivates innumerable visitors year after year.

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City Hall

Saarburg

This two-storey shale quarry stone building was erected in 1906. Its well-presented middle section reflects the self-confidence of the bourgeoisie at the beginning of the 20th century. The municipal coat of arms of Saarburg is located in the arch portal. A glockenspiel from the Mabilon bell foundry rings out every half and full hour. Today’s Fruchtmarkt (Fruit market) on the opposite side was the former site of the prime gate to the city, called „die Purt“ (the gate).

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The Amüseum at the waterfall

Saarburg

The first mill at the cascade is verifiable as early as 1366. The electoral mill was erected on its remnants and took over a new function as power plant in 1900. Today, the building hosts the Amüseum with an exhibition of the most significant crafts of Saarburg (tanner, bell founder, printer, cobbler and skipper), the oldest but still functional turbine, as well as an art gallery with interesting changing exhibitions.

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Nittel)

Nittel

Between Perl and Koblenz there are 40 good reasons to get off your bike and take a little “audio-break”: The "Audiopoints along the Moselle Cycle Path".

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Wasserliesch)

Serrig

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Landratsgarten

Saarburg

On the path between the waterfall and the castle lies a hidden gem - the Landratsgarten. Around the Belvedere tower, which was built at the end of the 19th century, there are several terraced gardens with seating areas. Here you can rest, relax and let your eyes wander over the historic walls that once belonged to the Burgmannenhaus. The special feature is the 360° panoramic view of Beurig with the pilgrimage church of St. Marien, the castle complex, the Saar, the old town with the mouth of the river Leuk and the vineyards.

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Laurentiustor

Saarburg

In medieval times, the Laurentiustor sealed the fortified upper city off from the lower city, which was unfortified up until the 17th century. The steep and narrow alley has preserved its medieval charm until today.

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Viewpoint Schleif

Saarburg

From here, you can see the Kautenturm tower on the Saar. The city tower closed off the medieval city fortifications on the Saar side and served as a customs tower and icebreaker. In the Middle Ages, the Saar served as a trade route between Saarbrücken and Trier. Upstream, the ships were towed, i.e. pulled by people or animals from the towpath.

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Wasserliesch)

Saarburg

Exciting discoveries between vineyards and winegrowing villages - "Listening points on the Saar cycle path".

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Listening Tour Klause Kastel-Staadt

Kastel-Staadt

Great history and grandiose views make up this tour. The listening tour starts at the visitors' car park in front of the Klause and takes about 1 ¼ hours.

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Tourist-Information

Saarburg

Visit us in the tourist information offices of the Saar-Upper Moselle Tourist Board in Konz and Saarburg. We look forward to your visit!

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Old quarter/Saarburg

Saarburg

Situated right on the Saar River, with colourful fishermen's and sailors's houses. On the houses you will see a row of old signs.

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Wasserliesch)

Wasserliesch

Between Perl and Koblenz there are 40 good reasons to get off your bike and take a little “audio-break”: The "Audiopoints along the Moselle Cycle Path".

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Audiopoint along the Moselle Cycle Path (Palzem)

Palzem

Between Perl and Koblenz there are 40 good reasons to get off your bike and take a little “audio-break”: The "Audiopoints along the Moselle Cycle Path".

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Old market

Saarburg

The square is dominated by three-storey residential buildings that represent the era of the baroque bourgeoisie. The square is dominated by the Mabilon House, which became the ancestral home of the Mabilon bell-founding family in 1773 and later the seat of the champagne cellars. The quarry stone building at the back is a former Spanish barracks from the 17th century.

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Evangelical Church

Saarburg

The Protestant Church beneath the castle is a distinctive feature of the city-scape. In 1893, the church was erected in the neo-Gothic style using yellow red sandstone.

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The castle at the Saar

Saarburg

The formerly proud and mighty castle, one of the first and most impressive castles (Höhenburgen) in the West, was built by Graf Siegfried von Luxemburg in 964.

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