Scientific centres

Saarland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Saarland Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded in 1863. As the region’s key hub for the business industry, it supports its 58.000 member businesses (with their approx.

Wildlife Park Saarbrücken

Wildlife park of Saarbrücken, the Saarland state capital. Native wild species in outdoor enclosures, circular routes, nature trails, forest classrooms, and one bistro.

Merzig

The district town of Merzig and its sights are situated on the river Saar, approximately 35 km south of Trier and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.

APM Telescopes, Company building with astronomical dome

Administrative building with showroom and private observatory with astronomical cupola roof, which is accessible via exterior staircase.

Benedictine Library

The library of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Mihiel was founded in Carolingian times. The first manuscripts and books were collected and assembled by order of the church. With the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, the compilation grew rapidly.

Peterberg Astronomical Observatory in Nonnweiler

standing on top of the Peterberg hill in the northern Saarland, the astronomical observatory opened its doors to the public in 1997.