museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Sankt Wendel
Saarland, Germany · Europe
About Sankt Wendel
Sankt Wendel sits on the route: 10 minutes from Namborn, 57km from Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Sankt Wendel is in Saarland, Germany, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Namborn, about 6 km away.
St. Wendel (German pronunciation: [zaŋkt ˈvɛndl̩] ; sometimes spelled in full as Sankt Wendel; Palatine German: Sankt Wennel [zaŋ(k)t ˈvɛ.nl̩]) is a town in northeastern Saarland. It is situated on the river Blies 36 km northeast of Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland, and is named after Saint Wendelin of Trier.Read more
According to a survey by the German Association for Housing, Town Planning and Land Use Regulation, St. Wendel is known to be one of the wealthiest regions in Germany, behind Starnberg in Bavaria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sankt Wendel?
Within an hour or so of Sankt Wendel: Völklinger Hütte (33 km), Saarschleife (45 km), Porta Nigra (50 km), Luxembourg Moselle Valley (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Sankt Wendel?
The nearest famous roads are Moselle Valley Road (B53), Route du Vin and Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Where is Sankt Wendel?
Sankt Wendel is in Saarland, Germany, about 6 km from Namborn.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,904
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saarland
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.4663, 7.1681
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Sankt Wendel
7 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
Porta Nigra
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
50 km · about 60 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
Moselle Valley Road (B53)
A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
57 km · about 65 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.
58 km · about 65 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Sankt Wendel
- 45 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 57 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 57 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
- 59 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 71 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
- 72 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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