4 free highlights in Saarland
With our TOP 4 free highlights, there's plenty to experience, especially outdoors in nature. Whether it's listening to interesting local information on a hike, discovering animals in the forest or combining a city walk with impressive art, there's an experience for everyone. And it's all free!
Urban ArtWalk in Saarbrücken
Throughout Saarbrücken's city center, walls and facades are lit up with multicolored works of art by international artists from the urban art scene. There are a total of 17 paintings to discover, which can be explored on foot during a city tour. The free open-air museum passes by other sights such as Saarbrücken Castle and the Ludwigskirche church.
Wolf park Werner Freund
It's precisely during the cold months, when the trees are leafless, that polar and gray wolves can be observed at Wolfspark Merzig. The 8-hectare forest is home to European gray wolves from Lithuania, white polar wolves, Canadian Timber wolves and Mongolian wolves, all of which can be visited via a short hiking trail. Every first Sunday of the month, there's a free lecture at 4pm.
Mining trails: Reden panorama trail and Itzenplitz recreation area
On the mining trails, visitors* can explore old mining installations, slag heaps and industrial monuments. Informative panels and interactive stations bring the history of mining to life. The mining trails are an exciting way to discover Saarland's industrial heritage. Tip: Itzenplitz pond recreation area and Landsweiler-Reden panorama trail.
The ghost of Saarbrücken castle
At the Saarland Historical Museum, families can meet the ghost of Saarbrücken Castle on a free guided tour. The interactive exhibition and underground castle offer exciting stories and activities for children to discover the history of the castle while having fun.
