Tips for a family vacation in the Saarland

In the midst of beautiful nature, the Freisen Nature Wildlife Park welcomes you! Close contact with some free-roaming animals and the opportunity to feed some by hand ensure fun for the whole family. In the summer months, falcons, vultures, owls and eagle owls show off their skills at an air show. Foxes and raccoons are tame and trusting, although the latter can be fed by hand in the company of an animal keeper. Feeding raccoons: daily 2 p.m. Feeding Barbary macaques: daily 2:30 p.m. Air show, weekends: 3:30 p.m. Air show, during the holidays: 11 a.m. After prior booking, our feedings and the flight show also take place during the week in the morning.

Experience water fun and pure relaxation. Numerous attractions such as whirlpools, bubble loungers and top-class slides offer variety for the whole family. In the whitewater and current channel, experienced swimmers can test their skills. The sauna area offers peace and relaxation with a unique tunnel sauna, which is reminiscent of regional mining traditions. Various themed infusions and a cosy sauna garden provide deep relaxation.

But the showpiece is still the summer toboggan run, because first you are transported in a few minutes by a modern lift system to the 584 m high mountain top. During the ride down, everyone can use their brakes to determine how fast they want to take it. Speeds of up to 40 km/h are possible. Twin bobs are also offered, so the little ones can slide together with a parent or older sibling. In spring 2016, the new themed playground "Druid Village" was opened, which is reminiscent of a Celtic village in its natural design and unique look. The centerpiece of the unusual playground is the "Druid's Castle," a combined structure consisting of a tower, huts, bridges, ropes, nets and climbing ascents. A triple swing, a wagon with a hammock or swing net and a sand play area with play huts and teeter-totters for small children provide an enormously high play value. The use of the playground is free of charge. From the opposite open-air terrace of the bistro, parents have a good view of their children while they play. The bistro serves small meals and drinks, and visitors can spread out their picnic blankets on the large lawn. By increasing the recreational value, through the professional infrastructure and through the park-like landscape, the Peterberg recreation center has developed into an all-day excursion destination in the northern Saarland, which is especially appreciated by families!

Wander through a kilometre-long labyrinth of colourful sandstone, shaped into impressive domed halls and mysterious passageways formed over 250 million years, and explore hidden stories beneath historic ruins.

Using the latest animation and audio technology, you'll progress through the dramatic history of our planet, from the Big Bang to the age of dinosaurs to space travel, accompanied by lifelike robots and stunning 4D cinema.

The path winds its way through beech, oak and Douglas fir trees for about 800 metres, reaching a height of 23 metres. Once here, the path winds its way over the treetops up into the air and ends in the 42-metre-high observation tower, which offers a breathtaking view of the valley of the Saarschleife. The view also opens up to the green hills of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park and, on a clear day, even as far as the Vosges Mountains. The maximum gradient of 6% also allows wheelchair users, families with prams and people with walking disabilities to easily cope with the 20 meters of altitude. One of the most beautiful premium hiking areas in Saarland stretches around the Saarschleife.

Come with us on one of our hiking tours and leave everyday life with all the hustle and bustle and worries behind you. At a leisurely pace, you will see the beautiful Almet and the Stiftswald with different eyes and experience the healing effects of the gentle Andean camels. During the opening hours on weekends, you can visit the Saar Alpaca Farm without registration and browse through our farm shop and watch the animals from the fence. We are also happy to welcome you to our farm shop, because llamas and alpacas not only have a wonderful nature, but they also give a high-quality natural product: their valuable wool. Convince yourself personally of the quality and sustainability of our goods and browse through our store without any hectic.

MORE THAN 10 ACTION ZONES FREE JUMP On an area of over 300 square meters and on more than 30 trampolines you can simply jump away! DOGDEBALL In two teams of 4 players each, the aim is to throw softballs at each other. Each team member has 3 lives and loses one of them with every hit conceded. Whoever gets hit the fewest times wins! FUN JUMPER You want to train somersaults, twists and artistic jumps? Then let's get on the fun jumper. The air cushion at the end ensures a guaranteed soft landing. BASKETJUMP These baskets are guaranteed to be dunkable. So give it your all and show us your most beautiful throws. WALLJUMP Jump higher and higher and become weightless for a moment! and much more ....

Experience exciting adventure golf on natural artificial turf tracks with 18 holes. Hills, streams, sand bunkers and a rotating mill wheel provide challenges. Kickbikes offer adventure on the trails around the Litermont, whether downhill or relaxed cruising. After the game, the beer garden invites you to linger. Ideal for families, children's birthday parties and team events. New is the gemstone washing facility, where hidden treasures can be discovered.

The first football golf course in the Saar-Lor-Lux region was built on an area of more than 55,000 m² in a near-natural landscape directly on the Saar. In addition to the 18 lanes with different obstacles, which extend over a length of approx. 1.3 km, there is also a soccer field with natural grass, a beach soccer field and a large, partially covered beer garden. Football golf can be thought of as a mixture between football and golf, where the player's legs represent the "club" and a conventional football has to be holed at the end of a fairway. Above all, technique and sensitivity are required to hole the ball at the end of the lane with as few shots as possible. The lanes have different lengths from 40 m to 165 m and are equipped with different levels of difficulty. Special sportswear is not required. Only no cleats may be used. Plan about 2 hours for the pure course.

Race 11hp racing karts around a 360-meter track, cross two sharp corners and feel the squeaking of the slicks on the asphalt, while the electronic timing records each of your lap records. Here you can let the rubbers really smoke together with your family and feel like a real racing driver.

All animals came to Merzig as puppies and were raised by Werner Freund, who died in 2014, and his wife "in a wolfish way".Guided toursEvery 1st Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. there is a free lecture.Here you can witness the unique connection wolf/human/wolf. Tatjana Schneider also answers questions, go to the wolves in the enclosure and feed the pack afterwards.Note: The carrying of dogs is unfortunately prohibited on the entire site. Assistance dogs are still allowed in the park, provided that they wear an appropriate harness with inscription and/or there is a valid proof. We ask for your understanding.

Explore real tunnels of the coal mine over a length of 800 meters, experience working mining technology and immerse yourself in the world of miners, complete with a ride on a conveyor belt and a visit to the oldest coffee kitchen in Saarland.

Bosiland – the fiery and cheeky indoor playground in Bosen am Bostalsee – stands for dragon-strong fun for young and old kids from 2 to 14 years of age. Here everyone will find something for a great romp afternoon or a special children's birthday party. Of course, all equipment and toys are safety tested and approved! Fun for the little ones – relaxing for the grown-ups! When the kids let it rip, the grown-ups can relax: Our cosy coffee lounge offers small and large treats to enjoy and retreat to - without losing sight of the little ones. Let yourself be pampered and enjoy the view of the lake and the satisfaction of your children!

The new attraction for young and old: a gigantic corn maze with a network of paths 3.5 kilometres long. After the tour through the labyrinth, you can relax in the beer garden or in the chill-out area. Also check out the Facebook page. Various events are announced there. Journey Coming from Hilbringen/Autobahn: Direction Merzig, take the exit "Sport- und Freizeitpark" before the bridge, then straight ahead down to the Saar and follow the signs Coming from Merzig city centre: direction Hilbringen/Autobahn, take the "Sport- und Freizeitpark" exit directly behind the bridge, then straight ahead down to the Saar and follow the signs

Europe's largest free-standing climbing park and adventure park, the Merzig Climbing Harbour, opens its doors for you! With a mast system of over 22 metres in height, the climbing harbour sets new standards in Europe and guarantees fun and adrenaline for the whole family with extraordinary highlights. 10 different courses, from the toddler course from the age of five to the most difficult course with a jump from a height of 22 metres, an unforgettable experience is guaranteed for young and old! The climbing harbour is located in Merzig directly on the Saar and thus on the Saar cycle path - the perfect stopover for cyclists.

If you're planning a good time with your friends, family, or sweetheart, then you've come to the right place. Not only bowling fans get their money's worth here, but also young and old children can work out with air hockey, table football, billiards, darts or basketball players. Do you need a refreshment between games? Whether finger food and snacks or freshly prepared burgers, paninis, salads and pizza from the stone oven, here you get delicious food for fun on top. Of course, you also need drinks in between, so we offer you the complete range of soft drinks, cocktails, long drinks, freshly zapped beer and much more. We're like your favorite pub, only much better. Are you planning a special occasion and are still looking for a location for it? Then come to bowlbar32! Whether it's a bachelor party, children's birthday party, teen birthday or even company events and school trips, we have special packages for you. Families and pupils and students also get their money's worth, because there are also special offers here where you can save.

Experience relaxing moments in soothing healing water, enriched with valuable minerals and trace elements. In the infrared heat cabin and in the meditative relaxation room, everyday stress can be forgotten. The sound and coloured light room offers additional well-being. In the outdoor area, a barefoot path invites you to explore. The sauna world with a rest house and a view of the Saar meadows promises pure relaxation. The experience is rounded off by a wide range of massage and relaxation offers.

Above the Gonnesweiler sunbathing lawn, a house stands upside down. How might it feel when you turn a fully furnished house upside down and tilt it? Find out for yourself and look at everything from a different perspective.

Since 1997, there has been an observatory on the Peterberg in Saarland. This was built by the Association of Amateur Astronomers of the Saarland e. V. The members of the association run the Peterberg Observatory in their free time. They bring you closer to the fascination for space and also use the observatory's equipment to carry out their own astronomical observations. The Peterberg Observatory has had two full-fledged observation domes since 2004. The north dome and the Peterberg half-meter telescope. The north dome has a diameter of 5.5 meters. It serves as a demonstration dome and has housed the Peterberg Half-Meter Telescope (PHT) since April 17, 2010. Observe the craters of the moon, the rings of Saturn, and countless nebulae and galaxies with billions of suns. A journey into the surrounding 2 to 5 million light years of the universe! Open only for specialist lectures, special events and group or special dates

Like a real racer, you fly around the corners on a 320-meter track with your kart and feel the adrenaline in your veins. For the young champions, there are special children's cars that make speed safe and exciting. A safe briefing is guaranteed, so that the race can start right away. An extraordinary way to celebrate birthdays with speed and create unforgettable memories.

You can't get more water fun than this: With three different water slides up to 142 metres long, wave pool, water playhouse, outdoor pool with sunbathing lawn and children's pool with integrated sandpit, a whirlpool with several pools and the Aqua Café, the 4,000 m² tropical swimming paradise offers fun and adventure for the whole family - in any weather. Three breathtaking water slides Seek adventure on the water slides - from spectacular tire slides with light effects to rapid descents with fast lanes. Fun at the Water Playhouse An adventure house full of waterfalls, water slides and with a huge shower bucket. When 400 litres of water rain down at once, no one stays dry! Relaxation in the whirlpool and aqua café After fast descents on the water slides and fun in the wave pool or Water Playhouse, the whirlpool with several pools and the Aqua Café are just the thing. Enjoy relaxation during exciting days of water fun. Senior swimming every Monday and Friday from 8.30 to 10.00 a.m. for 2.50 €

Experience unforgettable moments with gentle alpacas in picturesque surroundings. Without prior registration, you can get to know the alpacas during opening hours and learn a lot of interesting facts about their nature. Individual encounters, walks and private alpaca time offer a perfect break from everyday life. Discover the delicacy of the alpaca fleece in the sales trolley and enjoy the wide range of alpaca products. Photos are always welcome to capture the memories.

It offers action and fun for all children on bouncy castles, on our huge trampoline landscape or on our gigantic air cushion. Birthday celebrations on the trampoline are fun for kids and parents and a completely relaxed thing. We take care of entertainment, food and drinks. For our parents, of course, there will be delicious coffee and refreshing drinks to relax.

In the middle of the city and yet relaxed - the Saarbrücken Zoo is located on the southwestern slope of the Eschberg. The idyllic mountain and valley landscape invites you to recharge your batteries! On 12 hectares, the zoo is home to 1300 animals in 150 species. Saarbrücken Zoo is a member of numerous national and international organisations and participates in 28 breeding programmes for endangered species. New and spacious enclosures have been created for seals, gorillas, penguins and ring-tailed lemurs. Twice a day you can watch the popular feeding of seals and penguins. Pony rides for children are available on Sundays and public holidays. Children's birthday parties, guided tours for school classes and adults take place all year round. In the winter months, the zoo organises an interesting series of lectures in the zoo school. There are animals from five continents on display. Here you will find the largest monkey species in the world, the gorilla, as well as the tiny pygmy marmoset. There are big cats from Africa and South America and much more. The Red Pandas from the Himalayas are brand new. Nocturnal animals can be admired in the night zoo.

The tour of the museum starts from the panorama platform at a height of 40 m in the tower. The complete topic of Saarland coal mining is presented there. The associated underground facility offers visitors the opportunity to experience different types of construction and machines from different eras as well as the working life of the miners. The surrounding park landscape is equipped with a playground, two ponds and the Gulliver World, which can be visited free of charge. Free car and bus parking spaces are available. Last admission: 60 minutes before closing.

Immerse yourself in 400 years of newspaper history, from its beginnings to the modern press, with the opportunity to slip into the role of a printer yourself. Explore historic press machines, experience the evolution of communication and discover valuable original copies and the importance of press freedom and censorship.

Fitness and bathing fun For physical fitness, there are many offers on the program, such as swimming in the 25 m sports pool or working out at the aqua courses. The 103 m long tube slide with light effects and the lagoon pool with a current channel and a wide slide offer a lot of fun. In addition, the adventure pool has a teaching pool, a parent-child area and an outdoor pool, which is open from May to October. Two steam saunas and two whirlpools complete the offer. The spacious outdoor area is ideal for sunbathing. Relaxation & Wellness You can relax and unwind in the Roman sauna area SAUNA VICUS. A large kelo infusion sauna, a bio sauna, a stone sauna, an infrared sauna, an 80°C sauna and a steam sauna offer everything your heart desires. The many relaxation options, solariums, the whirlpool, two cold plunge pools (indoor and outdoor), the sauna bistro and the spacious outdoor area are just a few highlights of the complex. There is also the possibility to be pampered in the wellness house with various wellness offers. Every Thursday (except holidays) there is a women's sauna all day.

The forest playground in the immediate vicinity of the Saarschleife treetop walk is home to over 25 exciting play and learning stations embedded in the forest and close to nature, which offer enthusiasm and fun for the whole family. The play stations on the adventure playground, such as the cable car, the air trampoline and a variety of climbing equipment, not only make children's eyes shine, but also delight adult forest adventurers. Particularly family-friendly playground equipment such as the sandpit, playhouses and nest swings are ideal for small children. The Saarschleife Adventure Forest is a perfect destination for families with children.

Leisure fun for all families, groups, clubs and school classes! This newly created 18-hole course is located in beautiful surroundings directly above the lido in Bosen with a magnificent view of the Bostalsee. Experience pure leisure fun on an area of approx. 22,000 m². The facility has 18 grass fairways with a total length of 1100m. Varied and imaginative obstacles guarantee always new challenges. On each track, a wide variety of obstacles are waiting to be mastered. For a game round with 4-6 players, plan about 1.5 - 2 hours. Smaller playgroups need correspondingly less time. ANYONE can play soccer golf! You don't need any special equipment or preparation. Who will manage to hole the ball with as few shots as possible? Daily updated opening hours on the website; closed in case of continuous rain.