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Ottweiler

Saarland, Germany · Europe

About Ottweiler

Ottweiler is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mainzweiler, 60km from Route du Vin.

Ottweiler is a town located in Saarland, Germany. With a population of 14,255, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ottweiler 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 Ottweiler to your route.

About Ottweiler

Ottweiler (German pronunciation: [ˈɔtvaɪlɐ] ) is a municipality, former seat of the district of Neunkirchen, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Blies, approx. 7 km north of Neunkirchen, and 25 km northeast of Saarbrücken.

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Where is Ottweiler located?

Ottweiler is located in Saarland, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4013 latitude, 7.1642 longitude.

What is the population of Ottweiler?

Ottweiler has a population of approximately 14,255 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
14,255
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saarland
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.4013, 7.1642

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 Ottweiler

6 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Saarschleife

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

46 km · about 55 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.

55 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Château de Fleckenstein

Ruined 12th-century castle carved directly into a 43-metre sandstone bar on the German border of the Northern Vosges, with rock-hewn stairways, chambers and forest views from the summit platform.

59 km · about 70 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ottweiler

  • 46 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 60 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 65 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
  • 66 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 73 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
  • 77 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.

Driving in Germany

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ottweiler.

Mainzweiler

🇩🇪 Germany

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6 km awayPop. 49,843

Sankt Wendel

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Illingen

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9 km awayPop. 18,488

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9 km awayPop. 17,793

Marpingen

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