Merzig is a town located
near the borders of France and Luxembourg.
Merzig is located on the banks of the river Saar,
7 km south of Mettlach
in between Saarbruecken and Trier.
The town is part of the Landkreis
Merzig Wadern, which is also called
"der gruene Kreis", the "green District"
because it has such a beautiful nature.
With an e-bike you can easily ride up the hills
and go to France. A walk along the
French German boder
is called
"Steine an der Grenze / Menhirs de l'Europe",
a fascinating small road along the border
with stone sculptures and beautiful views
to both countries.
The road takes you to Luxembourg.
Lovely bars are around the Seffertsbach.
Poststrasse is a "Fussgaengerzone" where cars
are prohibited and you find
the townhall and
nice shops
like the famous book store Rote Zora.
The town is know for Teracotta Ceramics
that decorate many famous casltes around Europe.
Merzig has a population of about 29,600 people.
Tourists include many cross border visitors.
The site exists in 15 languages, including Dutch -
click on the flag below.
Wolfspark Werner Freund
A unique wolf sanctuary where visitors can observe packs in natural enclosures.
Saar Bow
A famous river bend near Merzig offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Merzig Old Town
A charming district with historic houses, cafés, and narrow lanes.
St. Peter’s Church
A Gothic church with striking architecture and stained glass.
Merzig City Park
A central green space with walking paths and sculptures.
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Schloss Fellenberg
Little castle going bank to
Wilhelm Tell von Fellenberg and Rosdalie Boch
hosting rotating expos.
Merzig Vineyards
Local vineyards producing Saar wines with scenic tasting opportunities.
Merziger Tierpark
A family friendly zoo with regional and exotic animals.
Merzig Castle
A historic building now used for cultural events.
Merziger Rathaus
The town hall, a symbol of civic life and local heritage.
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Merziger Brauhaus
A traditional brewery offering hearty meals and local beer.
Merzig Sculpture Trail
An outdoor art route featuring contemporary sculptures.
Merzig Market Square
A lively square hosting weekly markets and seasonal events.
Merziger Stadtbibliothek
The city library with cultural programs and exhibitions.
Merzig Christmas Market
A festive seasonal market filling the old town with lights and stalls.
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Merziger Saarwiesen
Riverside meadows perfect for walking and cycling.
Merzig Cultural Center Villa Fuchs
A hub for concerts, exhibitions, and community events.
Merziger Kino Lichtspiele
A historic cinema with cultural programming.
Merzig Industrial Heritage Sites
Remnants of Saarland’s industrial past integrated into modern landscapes.
Merzig Hiking Trails
Scenic routes through forests, vineyards, and along the Saar River.
local websites with Tourist Information
Merzig-Saarschleifenland.de
Merzig.de/en/tourismus-kultur (offical site of the city)
Merzig-Wadern.de/Region-Freizeit/Tourismus/ (offical site of the Landkreis)
Heimatkunde Merzig.de
Visit Saarland.co.uk
(official travel portal
instead of .com
the German State uses a
British internet code which is a little confusing)
Visit Germany.com (hopefully soon)
Visit Europe.com (official travel portal)
