Saarland
A Land in Germany
About Saarland
Saarland is a small state in southwestern Germany on the French border, the smallest German state apart from the city-states. Its capital is Saarbrücken. Shaped by coal, steel and a blended Franco-German culture, it has reinvented itself after the decline of heavy industry.
Saarland is a compact, hilly and forested region along the Saar River, near the borders with France and Luxembourg. The terrain includes the dramatic Saar Loop river bend. The climate is temperate.
Saarland's culture is distinctly influenced by neighboring France, evident in its cuisine, lifestyle and bilingual flavour, combined with a strong industrial working-class heritage. It is known for a relaxed, convivial way of life.
Long contested between France and Germany due to its coal and steel, the Saar region was administered separately at times and only joined West Germany as a federal state in 1957 after a referendum. Its economy has since shifted from heavy industry.
Key Facts
- The capital is Saarbrücken.
- It is Germany's smallest state apart from the city-states.
- It has a strong French cultural influence.
- It joined West Germany in 1957 after a referendum.
Cities in Saarland
- Beckingen
- Bexbach
- Blieskastel
- Bous
- Britten
- Dillingen
- Ensdorf
- Eppelborn
- Freisen
- Friedrichsthal
- Fürstenhausen
- Gersheim
- Großrosseln
- Hangard
- Heidstock
- Heusweiler
- Homburg
- Illingen
- Kirkel
- Kleinblittersdorf
- Lebach
- Losheim
- Ludweiler-Warndt
- Luisenthal
- Mainzweiler
- Marpingen
- Merchweiler
- Merzig
- Mettlach
- Nalbach
- Namborn
- Neunkirchen
- Nohfelden
- Nonnweiler
- Oberthal
- Orscholz
- Ottweiler
- Püttlingen
- Quierschied
- Riegelsberg
- Röchling-Höhe
- Saarbrücken
- Saarhölzbach
- Saarlouis
- Saarwellingen
- Sankt Ingbert
- Sankt Wendel
- Schiffweiler
- Schmelz
- Schwalbach
- Spiesen-Elversberg
- Sulzbach
- Tholey
- Überherrn
- Völklingen
- Wadern
- Wadgassen
- Wallerfangen
- Weiskirchen
- Weiten
Saarland: Frequently Asked Questions
Which country is Saarland in?
Saarland is located in Germany.
What type of region is Saarland?
Saarland is a land of Germany.
What is Saarland known for?
Saarland is a small state in southwestern Germany on the French border, the smallest German state apart from the city-states. Its capital is Saarbrücken. Shaped by coal, steel and a blended Franco-German culture, it has reinvented itself after the decline of heavy industry.