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Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Germany · Europe
Völklingen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Püttlingen, 48km from Route du Vin.
Völklingen is a town located in Germany. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Völklingen (German pronunciation: [ˈfœlklɪŋən] ; French: Vœlklange, Moselle Franconian: Välglinge) is a town in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 10 km west of Saarbrücken, and directly borders France.
The town is known for its industrial past, the VölklingerRead more
Hütte (ironworks) being declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Völklingen is located in Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2516 latitude, 6.8587 longitude.
Völklingen has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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museum
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Moselle village at the France-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint where the 1985 Schengen Agreement was signed, with a European Museum and parking.
43 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Nicknamed the 'Lantern of God' for its immense expanse of stained glass, including windows by Chagall.
52 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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