Experiences

VÖLKLINGER HÜTTE /
DER DEUTSCHE FILM

15.10.2023 until 18.08.2024
IN VÖLKLINGEN

In the historic blower hall of the Völklinger Hütte, the history of German cinema from 1895 to the present is presented, including the influence of Expressionism and the cinema of the Weimar Republic on global culture and German history.

© Hans-Georg Merkel
© Hans-Georg Merkel
© Hans-Georg Merkel
© Oliver Dietze
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Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis

22.01. until 28.01.2024
in Saarbrücken

A famous festival for aspiring young filmmakers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

© Oliver Dietze

MUSIKFESTSPIELE SAAR "Aufbrüche 2024"

19.04 until 07.06.2024
DIFFERENT VENUES –
Mainly IN SAARLAND

The Musikfestspiele Saar offers a versatile concert program that ranges from world-class ensembles to emerging artists, community choirs, experimental ensembles, and the involvement of youth ensembles.

© Theo Turroques
© Paul Holdsworth
© Kolberg Visit
© Ivica Müller
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FILL IN – INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL SAAR

27.06. until 30.06.2024
AT DEUTSCH-FRANZÖSISCHER GARTEN IN SAARBRÜCKEN

International world stars as well as up-and-coming talents showcase a breathtaking range of contemporary jazz at the fill in - International Jazz Festival Saar.

© Sylvain Gripoix
© Vinc VDH
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SR KLASSIK AM SEE

On 06.07.2024
AT LOSHEIMER STAUSEE

Top-notch artists against a breathtaking backdrop: Welcome to SR Klassik am See. Music enthusiasts can look forward to an inspiring program featuring outstanding soloists and the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.

© Rolf Ruppenthal
© Rolf Ruppenthal
© Rolf Ruppenthal
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46th Edition of the FESTIVAL PERSPECTIVES

2024
IN SAARBRÜCKEN

The 46th edition of the "PERSPECTIVES" festival provides a unique platform for various contemporary German-French art forms.

© Elian Bachini
© Julie Folly
© Niels Benoist
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Saarschleife

Year-round

A breathtaking Saarland landmark. Picturesque river landscape surrounded by exceptional hiking footpaths and a panoramic treetop trail.

© Eike Dubois

Völklinger Hütte: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Year-round
in Völklingen

Discover the region’s industrial past while tapping into all of your senses at the only fully preserved ironworks and steelworks in the world.

© Gernot Kassner

Saarländisches Staatstheater

Year-round
in Saarbrücken

Home to the Saarland cultural institution, this venue hosts ballets, concerts, and theatrical performances of international acclaim.

© City-Marketing Saarbrücken GmbH
© Bettina Stöß
© Oliver Dietze
© Martin Kaufhold
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Saarbrücken Old Town

Year-round
in Saarbrücken

The state capital’s picturesque Baroque-style city centre boasts buildings by master-builder Friedrich Joachim Stengel.

UNESCO biosphere reserve Bliesgau

Year-round

Idyllic floodplain landscape with extensive orchards and orchid meadows. Home to rare species of animals and plants.

© Klaus Peter Kappest

Benedictine Abbey of Tholey

Year-round

The oldest monastery in Germany. Known internationally for its abbey’s kaleidoscopic stained-glass windows that were created by the world-famous painter, Gerhard Richter. Gerhard Richter is one of the most significant artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

© St. Mauritius Tholey GmbH

Villeroy & Boch Discovery Centre

Year-round
in Mettlach

Discover the history behind this traditional premium brand of ceramics at the manufacturer’s Old Abbey Discovery Centre in Mettlach.

© Villeroy & Boch

Saarpolygon

Year-round
in Ensdorf

The Saarpolygon is a 30-meter high steel monument that represents the Saarland's coal mining industry and symbolizes the transformation of the region.

© Förderverein BergbauErbeSaar e.V.
© Förderverein BergbauErbeSaar e.V.
© Förderverein BergbauErbeSaar e.V.
© Förderverein BergbauErbeSaar e.V.
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Paris

Year-round

Capital of the French Republic. A metropolis of love, fashion, art, culture, and cuisine.

City of Luxembourg

Year-round

The capital of the Grand Duchy with international luxury boutiques and countless shopping opportunities, where parts of the ancient quarters and fortifications have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.