Saarburg: Culture, Golf and Trails along the Saar

Saarburg brings together culture, golf and trails along the Saar as distinct themes for planning your trip. The region’s archaeological heritage, a large stained-glass window by Marc Chagall and two circular routes with different focuses offer concrete ideas for planning your days. When looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether culture, golf or outdoor activities will shape your stay.

Culture and the city’s history

The Musée du Pays de Sarrebourg dedicates its ground floor to the archaeological heritage of the Sarrebourg region and displays more than 150 faience and porcelain objects from Niderviller. This gives you two distinct perspectives for your cultural visit: archaeology with a regional connection, or a substantial collection of objects identified by material and place of origin.

The fortifications of Sarrebourg comprised 28 towers and four gates; some remains are still visible today. The numbers convey the scale of the complex, while the surviving sections create a tangible connection to the cityscape.

Chagall’s stained-glass window

The 12-metre-high stained-glass window “La Paix” by Marc Chagall can be seen in the Chapelle des Cordeliers. The work is a specific highlight for travellers interested in Chagall’s stained glass. Audio guides in French, German and English are available for visits to the chapel.

The Parcours Chagall offers self-guided visits, tours on request and educational visits. A tour therefore requires an enquiry; check the current arrangements before your visit, as they may change.

Golf with views of the Vosges

Golf du Pays de Sarrebourg offers a driving range, a compact 9-hole course and an 18-hole course. You can compare the driving range with two course formats; the 9-hole course is specifically described as compact. The courses are situated on elevated ground at the edge of the forest, overlooking the town and offering views of the blue line of the Vosges. This adds a scenic aspect to your choice of golf facilities.

Two circular routes, two different focuses

The Circuit de la vallée de la Sarre starts at the Sarrebourg leisure centre. In town, it follows the banks of the Saar, then continues through the countryside along pleasant rural paths. Riverbanks and rural paths are therefore part of the same route.

The Circuit de la zone de loisirs circles the town pond, where the Sarrebourg leisure centre is located; it is designed for walks and as an introduction to mountain biking. This gives you a clear comparison: the Circuit de la vallée de la Sarre follows the riverbanks and continues along rural paths, while the Circuit de la zone de loisirs circles the town pond and is intended for walks and as an introduction to mountain biking.

Discover more destinations: Diane-Capelle, Guerting, Bréhain, Brulange, Waldhouse, Kédange-Sur-Canner, Voyer, Buding.

For the broader travel overview: Moselle.