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Sightseeing in Saarbrucken - what to see. Complete travel guide

Saarbrucken (11) 1. The city of Saarbruecken experiences the heaviest tourist traffic in summer. The warmest months of the year are considered to be July and August. A hotel for a summer period should better be booked in advance. Another peak of tourist season falls within Christmas holidays.
2. The system of public transportation of the city is presented with buses and trams. At night the city is cruised by a special type of night buses running after 23:00. A cost of a trip during daytime is about 2 or 2.5 Euro meanwhile at night the rate will raise up to 2 or 4 Euro. Prudent tourists are recommended to get a travel pass which can be valid through one or several days.
3. TGV speed trains depart from the central railway station every day and run to various destinations. Tourists will easily get to any neighboring city by these trains. A cost of a trip by a speed train is still kept at an affordable rate with the traveling time being the shortest.
4. The most popular gastronomy establishments of the city are located in the area of the Saint Johannes Market. Despite central location most of the restaurants feature rather affordable pricing policy. In the area of the central railway station tourists will find numerous attractive budgetary restaurants and cafes.
5. Tourists should keep in mind that the road traffic through the historic center of the city is limited. The best way to explore the sites and landmarks of the historic area is on foot as most objects of tourist attraction are located in close vicinity to each other. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. To rent a car in Saarbruecken one will need a common set of documents including international driving license and a credit card with a limit enough to cover the cost of the rent. Clients under 21 years old or with less than a year of driving experience may be denied in service rendering. A cost of rent will totally depend on a model and a brand of a chosen vehicle.
7. Most of local large stores and shopping center are open from 10 am and work till 8pm with a usual day off being Sunday. The city of Saarbruecken has adopted a system of cashless transfers. That is why there is no need to keep substantial sums of money by oneself.
Your active city break in Saarbrucken. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Apart from exciting excursions and walking tours though scenic areas, the city of Saarbruecken will treat its guests with plenty of other entertainments. The Rennbahn Saarbrucken Gudingen … Open
8. Excursions should better be organized and joined in large groups as in this case one may get sufficient discounts. Discount tickets are available as well for children under 18 years old. Some museums and other cultural establishments feature a day per week with admission free.
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What to visit being in Saarbrucken - unique sights

Chateau de Malbrouck

From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Check on the map:   Distance from Saarbrucken center - 47.8 km.
Exhibitions are held here. They are dedicated to contemporary art. One of the most unusual events awaits visitors on the first Sunday of the month. One of the halls of the fortress was converted into a cinema. Film screenings are held in it every month. Fans of theatrical art will be interested in visiting Malbrouck Castle in mid-August. It becomes a venue for a traditional theater festival at this time of year. A very interesting collection of historical exhibits is kept in the castle permanently. Its visitors can see ancient weapons, beautiful antique furniture, and works of art from different eras, as well as collections of old black-and-white photographs. A walk through the vast grounds of the castle will also be interesting. … Read further

Centre Pompidou-Metz

From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map:   Distance from Saarbrucken center - 60.6 km.
The complex curved shape is characteristic of the museum building. The frame forms the basis of its original roof. It is made exclusively of natural wood. The natural material was used especially since the museum is located on the territory of the park. Practical teflon was used in the construction of the roof. Fiberglass also became the material for it. These materials allow the construction to successfully resist the vagaries of nature. The area of the original roof is 8,000 square meters. It is an independent structure. The roof is not directly connected to the museum building. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Saarbrucken

Metz
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Trier
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Luxembourg
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Nancy
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