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Völklingen

Völklingen is a town in Regionalverband Saarbrücken district, Saarland, Germany of about 41,132 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 64 churches, 43 forts & heritage and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Aschbachkirche, Le Carreau Wendel and Burg Bucherbach.

49.2516° N, 6.8587° EPop. 41,132

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Völklingen

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Völklingen
  2. Le Carreau Wendelmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château du Schlossbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Aschbachkircheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Matthäuskirchechurch · 30 min
  6. Burg Bucherbachheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Völklingen
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Völklingen?

Aschbachkirche (heritage site, about 6 km), Le Carreau Wendel (museum, about 7 km), Burg Bucherbach (heritage site, about 8 km), Matthäuskirche (church, about 8 km), St. Paulus (church, about 10 km), Château du Schlossberg (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Völklingen?

138 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Völklingen?

Matthäuskirche, about 8 km by road; St. Paulus (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Völklingen?

Aschbachkirche, about 6 km by road; Burg Bucherbach (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Völklingen?

Start in Völklingen, visit Le Carreau Wendel, then Château du Schlossberg, then Aschbachkirche, then Matthäuskirche, then Burg Bucherbach, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.