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Stiring-Wendel

Grand Est, France · Europe

About Stiring-Wendel

Stiring-Wendel is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Behren-lès-Forbach, 56km from Route du Vin.

Stiring-Wendel is a town located in Grand Est, France. With a population of 13,085, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Stiring-Wendel

Stiring-Wendel (French pronunciation: [stiʁɛ̃ vɑ̃dɛl]; Lorraine Franconian: Stiringe; German Stieringen-Wendel) is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France, wedged between Forbach, Schœneck, Spicheren and Saarbrücken.

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Stiring-Wendel is located in Grand Est, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2020 latitude, 6.9317 longitude.

What is the population of Stiring-Wendel?

Stiring-Wendel has a population of approximately 13,085 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
13,085
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Grand Est
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.2020, 6.9317

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Stiring-Wendel

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Saarschleife

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

44 km · about 50 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Metz Cathedral

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

56 km · about 65 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

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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Stiring-Wendel

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

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Stiring-Wendel.

Schœneck

🇫🇷 France

2 km away

Spicheren

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 3,393

Etzling

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,215

Forbach

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 21,358

Œting

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,941

Behren-lès-Forbach

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 10,225

Kerbach

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,024

Alsting

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,744

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