Saarburg
A small town on the Saar where a roughly 20-meter waterfall tumbles between houses in the old town. A hilltop castle ruin overlooks the valley and its Riesling vineyards.
Saarburg lies about 20 km south of Trier. The Leuk, a tributary of the Saar, forms a waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters in the center of the old town, with mills and houses clustered along its banks. It is the town's most distinctive sight. The ruins of Saarburg Castle on the hilltop can be climbed for free and offer views over the whole town. The town has a bell museum, which once cast bells for churches around the world. The Saar valley's hillsides produce fine Riesling, which you can taste. In summer there is also a summer toboggan run. It is about 25 minutes by regional train from Trier, followed by a 10-minute walk to the Old Town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Igel Column
- St. Matthias' Abbey
- Roman Bridge
- Barbara Baths
- Mariensäule Viewpoint
- Imperial Baths
- Karl Marx House
- Viehmarkt Baths