Discover Saarlouis by Hire Car
With a population of about 38,000, Saarlouis is one of the largest cities in Saarland and is often referred to as the secret capital of the Saarland.
Originally planned as a fortress by Sun King Louis XIV, Saarlouis offers a very special flair with its historic townscape.
The hub of Saarlouis is the Great Market, which is the scene of colourful festivals several times a year. The Saarlouiser Emmes, for example, is considered the largest folk festival in the Saarland.
Recreational opportunities in Saarlouis
Directly on the Alter Markt is the town hall with its famous Gobelin Hall.
Louis XIV had his valuable tapestries delivered to Saarlouis from the royal manufactory in Aubusson in 1687.
The hall is open to the public and is a must-see for anyone visiting Saarlouis. Behind the Grosser Markt run the casemates, built between 1824 and 1829.
Since 1970, they have been home to numerous quaint pubs and restaurants and are considered the “longest bar in Saarland”. Art and cultural treasures can be admired in the two best-known museums in Saarlouis, the Museum Haus Ludwig and the Städtisches Museum.
You should definitely end the evening in the old town of Saarlouis, which is famous beyond the borders of the region. With its small shops, numerous street cafés, pubs and restaurants, it exudes a southern flair and Saarland lifestyle at the same time.
Exploring the surroundings of Saarlouis
Saarlouis is equally suitable as a starting point for boundless holiday enjoyment.
Because it is located in the middle of the border triangle of Germany, France, Luxembourg – three countries, three cultures and all just a stone’s throw away from each other and easily accessible by hire car.
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