museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Creutzwald
Grand Est, France · Europe
About Creutzwald
Creutzwald is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Überherrn, 45km from Route du Vin.
Creutzwald is in Grand Est, France, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Überherrn, about 4 km away.
Creutzwald (French pronunciation: [kʁøtsvald]; German: Kreuzwald) is a commune in the Moselle département in Grand Est in north-eastern France, located on the German border, just south of Überherrn (with which it is twinned) and west of Lauterbach-Völklingen, both in the Saarland.
With Germany, it manages the WarndtRead more
forest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Creutzwald?
Within an hour or so of Creutzwald: Völklinger Hütte (12 km), Saarschleife (35 km), Schengen (38 km), Metz Cathedral (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Creutzwald?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Voie Sacrée.
Where is Creutzwald?
Creutzwald is in Grand Est, France, about 4 km from Überherrn.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,416
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Grand Est
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.2053, 6.6967
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Creutzwald
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Schengen
Moselle village at the France-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint where the 1985 Schengen Agreement was signed, with a European Museum and parking.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Metz Cathedral
Nicknamed the 'Lantern of God' for its immense expanse of stained glass, including windows by Chagall.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Rodemack
Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.
44 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Route du Vin
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Luxembourg Moselle Valley
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
American military cemetery at Hamm holding over 5,000 graves including General Patton's, with visitor parking off the access road.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Creutzwald
11 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 35 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 45 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 56 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 61 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
- 61 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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