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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Saarburg's Little Venice
Auf dem Graben
54439 Saarburg

0049 6581 995980
info@saar-obermosel.de
http://www.saar-obermosel.de

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The viewpoint is freely accessible!

Saarburg

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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.

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.

Waterfall

Saarburg

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

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.

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.