Unesco cultural heritage / Industry monument "Völklinger Hütte"
Combine your stay in Saarbruecken with a visit to the
UNESCO-World Cultural Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte. It is the only fully preserved ironworks from the heyday of industrialisation. The pig-iron production was closed in 1986. The UNESCO awarded the Völklinger Hütte the status of a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994. Converting an area of more than 600.000 m², the Völklinger Hütte is today one of the most exciting places in the world.
The historical circular walk in Völklingen will give you an impression of the daily life of the steel/iron workers. It will also introduce you to the history of the Saarland which was characterized by iron, steel and coal-mines.
Exhibitions in 2007:
Ferrodrom 2007 from 01 april 2007 to 01 november 2007
Genius I from 13 mai 2007 to 30 march 2008
daily from 10am to 7pm
With the Laboratory of ideas, the precursor to Genius I, you are now invited to experience “our world of tomorrow”. Genius I. The mission: "discover, research, invent" will devise an exciting journey to the longings, dreams and visions of mankind.
A short trip to Saarlouis, the "secret capital" of the Saarland is next. There, you can do some shopping and stroll through the romantic old town. A tasty dinner is waiting for you at Hotel La Résidence (with dance if you wish). After a rich breakfast the next day, you will have a guided tour through Saarbruecken.
- 2 overnight stays with rich breakfast
- Admission fees in "Völklinger Hütte" (guided tour at EUR 80,00 supplement)
- Saarland buffet at Hotel La Résidence
