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Luisenthal

Saarland, Germany · Europe

About Luisenthal

Luisenthal is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Schœneck, 51km from Route du Vin.

Luisenthal is a town located in Saarland, Germany. With a population of 1,636, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Luisenthal 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 Luisenthal to your route.

About Luisenthal

The Luisenthal Mine was a coal mine near Völklingen. The mine was known as the site of the largest mine accident in the history of the German Federal Republic, when 299 miners died on 7 February 1962.

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Where is Luisenthal located?

Luisenthal is located in Saarland, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2493 latitude, 6.9006 longitude.

What is the population of Luisenthal?

Luisenthal has a population of approximately 1,636 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,636
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saarland
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.2493, 6.9006

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 Luisenthal

7 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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Saarschleife

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

38 km · about 45 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Metz Cathedral

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

55 km · about 65 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Luisenthal

  • 38 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 51 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 62 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 68 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • 69 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

Nearby Destinations

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Heidstock

🇩🇪 Germany

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Fürstenhausen

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🇩🇪 Germany

3 km away

Schœneck

🇫🇷 France

4 km away

Püttlingen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km away

Petite-Rosselle

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 6,973

Röchling-Höhe

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Stiring-Wendel

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 13,085

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