Explorations of a small German city with a waterfall right at its historic center.
Saarburg is a small city in far western Germany, almost on the Luxembourg border. The historic center sits on a high spot overlooking the River Saar. It is very compact, but it has something unique, the historic center is divided by a waterfall.
Wandering Jana Honestly, it does look like a traditional German city, just on a hill.
Wandering Jana The castle that gives Saarburg its name is up there on the left.
Wandering Jana There’s Saarburg (Saar Castle).
Wandering Jana Very cute.
Wandering Jana There is this very steep ridge that goes parallel to the river. It’s extremely narrow. The castle is built on top of it.
Wandering Jana Looking down at the riverside part of town.
Wandering Jana I started my visit by climbing the ridge to see the castle.
Wandering Jana Look at that cuteness.
Wandering Jana You can freely just walk into it.
Wandering Jana There is a staircase in the tower. However, I didn’t climb it. I was still winded from climbing up the hill. #asthma
Wandering Jana Very cute.
Wandering Jana Heading up even higher.
Wandering Jana Oh, look! It’s a waterfall.
Wandering Jana During the Middle Ages, the River Leuk was rerouted to flow directly through tower in order to build mills.
Wandering Jana Close up of the wheels.
Wandering Jana That’s a striking orange.
Wandering Jana The building that now housing a museum had its own water chute under it.
Wandering Jana Perched on the edge. Really using up any usable space here.
Wandering Jana St. Laurentius was built on a bit of a terrace.
Wandering Jana Which has an observation deck area.
Wandering Jana Passageway under a very old building. Those columns look about 11-13th century-ish.
Wandering Jana The Leuk before it hits the waterfall.
Wandering Jana Cute little town.
Wandering Jana Around the bend.
Wandering Jana Very cute.
Wandering Jana A closer view of that waterfall.
Wandering Jana The waterfall drops quite a bit.
Saarburg is a quick visit. It’s very easily reached from Trier by train. However, if you have a car, you can make a day of exploring the small cities, Roman ruins and castles in the region.
Check out my next update where I explore the French city of Strasbourg.
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