Saarlouis Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Saarland, Germany
About Saarlouis
Saarlouis was founded by Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France (hence the name, which was originally spelt the French way asSarrelouis) as a fortress in the border region of Saar that had always been a conflict zone between France and the various German states. The 17th-century hexagonal fortress shape and the rectangular street grid can still be seen in the city centre. Apart from Saarlouis itself, the district contains two more towns with city rights -Dillingen, which is practically an extension of Saarlouis downstream along the Saar and centred around a huge steel millDillinger Hütte, andLebach, a town of nearly 20,000 with some historic buildings.
Top Attractions in Saarlouis
Explore the best things to see and do in Saarlouis:
- ★Deutsches Tor
- ★Grosser Markt
- ★St. Ludwig catholic church
Where to Eat in Saarlouis
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Delphi
- 🍴Hofhaus
Where to Stay in Saarlouis
- 🏨Bahnhof-Hotel Saarlouis
- 🏨Hotel Ratskeller
Saarlouis Travel Guide Sections
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