museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Namborn
Saarland, Germany · Europe
About Namborn
Namborn sits on the route: 10 minutes from Oberthal, 51km from Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Namborn is in Saarland, Germany, with about 7,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oberthal, about 4 km away.
Namborn (German pronunciation: [ˈnambɔʁn]) is a municipality in the district of Sankt Wendel, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated approximately 7 km north of Sankt Wendel, and 25 km southwest of Idar-Oberstein. It is approximately 40 km northeast of Saarbrücken on highway B 41 and the Nahe Valley Railway line. TheRead more
distance to the Bostalsee is about 10 km, and to the district seat St. Wendel about 7 km.
The most famous landmark of the community is the ruins of Liebenburg Castle on the Schloßberg in the Eisweiler district.
The administrative center is located in the Hofeld-Mauschbach district because of its convenient transport links and central location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Namborn?
Within an hour or so of Namborn: Völklinger Hütte (37 km), Saarschleife (43 km), Porta Nigra (44 km), Moselle Valley Road (B53) (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Namborn?
The nearest famous roads are Moselle Valley Road (B53), Route du Vin and Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Where is Namborn?
Namborn is in Saarland, Germany, about 4 km from Oberthal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,642
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saarland
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.5217, 7.1407
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Namborn
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
43 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Moselle Valley Road (B53)
A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
51 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 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.
56 km · about 65 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Namborn
- 43 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 51 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
- 53 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 56 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 65 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
- 66 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
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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