Saarbrücken - an unplanned short visit - Germany

Saarbrücken, the capital of the German state Saarland, was originally not on our itinerary! We had planned a four weeks trip to Spain by train, but by the strike of the train drivers union GDL forced us to arrive a day early in order to catch our Intercity to Paris.

So we take advantage of the opportunity to make a small tour through the downtown. We book a hotel opposite the Congress Hall, as it is just minutes from the train station.

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At the beginning of the pedestrian area the Bergwerksdirektion (mining directorate) stings us in the eye. The listed building houses the Europa Galerie, a shopping center, today. We walk through the pedestrian area and turn left to the town hall of St. John and St. John’s Church.

Of course a visit to the St. Johanner Markt, a square with many nice cafes, bars and restaurants, should not be missed. The first warm spring day has driven people to the streets, so that everywhere there is lively bustle.

We reach the river Saar at the State Theater and cross the river. On the other side we leave the castle on your left and walk through the narrow streets of Old Saarbrücken.

From the Wilhelm Heinrich bridge one has the best overview of the banks of the Saar, the harbor and the waterfront, which is called Berliner Promenade. In the distance, you can recognize the Saarbrücken Hospital on the Winterberg.

We end the evening in a nice restaurant with a typical dish of the region.