Culture

A rich and colourful cultural life

In Saarland, three European cultures meet and inspire one another across borders. It is therefore not surprising that visitors can go on a quite unique hike.

sculptures

Along the border between Germany and France, in the area of Merzig- Büdingen/Wellingen and Launstroff/Scheuerwald, 26 sculptures are lining the old border path. The sculptor Paul Schneider and other artists from all over the world created those sculptures during an international sculptor symposia running from 1986 to 1992 which are known as "Stones at the Border".

As regards the ten "Gardens without Borders" between Weiskirchen in Saarland, Bitche in France and Schengen in Luxemburg, national borders play no role, either. The gardens stretch over the borders of three countries and impress visitors with their baroque and renaissance splendour.

Museums and theatres

Our various museums, like Saarlandmuseum, Historic Museum or Newspaper Museum, offer a diverse array of exhibits that not only experts find inspiring. In the Old Völklingen Steel Works, which were in operation until 1986 and declared UNESCO World Heritage Centre in 1994, visitors can still feel the pulse of one of the formerly biggest steel works in Europe, walk through exhibitions or enjoy musical events. Our State Theatre, which consists of three different houses, has an excellent name going beyond the borders of the regions andfollowsamodernand diverse approach.

Historic Museum of Saarland (extern)

Diverse festivals

Year for year in January, the Max Ophüls Film Festival turns our capital Saarbrücken into a true Mecca for cineastes from all over Germany. Several prizes are awarded to the best contributions from young talents of German cinema.

Max Ophüls (extern)

Colourful events to enrich the scene

Over the year, visitors will also find several events in the area of music. As for classical music, there is the Music Festival Saar, offering world-class music every second year. If you are a fan of electronic music, you cannot miss Electricity, the festival for electronic music which attracts thousands of visitors every year with the diverse artists it has on offer.