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Dillingen

Saarland, Germany · Europe

About Dillingen

Dillingen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saarlouis, 34km from Route du Vin.

Dillingen is a town located in Saarland, Germany. With a population of 21,526, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dillingen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dillingen to your route.

About Dillingen

The so-called Saardom (full name: "Ecclesia Parochialis Catholica Sacratissimi Sacramenti Dioecesis Treverensis", "Catholic Parish Church of the Blessed Sacrament in the Diocese of Trier") in Dillingen/Saar is one of the largest sacred buildings in Saarland. It is the parish church of the parish of St Sacrament. The

Read more parish belongs to the parish community of the Holy Sacrament, St John the Baptist in Dillingen, St Joseph and St Wendelin in Diefflen, St Maximin in Pachten, and St Mary consolation of the saddeneds (Consolatrix afflictorum) on the Pachtener Heide. The church belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trier. The feast of dedication is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The church was built between 1910 and 1913 according to plans by the Trier church-architect Peter Marx (1871–1958), mainly in the Neo-Romanesque style. The prototypes of the Saardom include the towers of the Bamberg Cathedral, the towers of the cathedrals of Laon and Naumburg, and the facade of the Cathedral of Metz.

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Where is Dillingen located?

Dillingen is located in Saarland, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.3556 latitude, 6.7278 longitude.

What is the population of Dillingen?

Dillingen has a population of approximately 21,526 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
21,526
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saarland
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.3556, 6.7278

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Dillingen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Völklinger Hütte

A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.

15 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Saarschleife

From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Schengen

Moselle village at the France-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint where the 1985 Schengen Agreement was signed, with a European Museum and parking.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Route du Vin

Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Rodemack

Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.

38 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Porta Nigra

The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Luxembourg Moselle Valley

Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Metz Cathedral

Nicknamed the 'Lantern of God' for its immense expanse of stained glass, including windows by Chagall.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Dillingen

  • 21 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 34 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 45 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 51 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • 52 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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