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The Wadern webcam is located on the market square in Wadern. The town's website tells us the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wadern Webcam – die Stadt im Schwarzw\u00e4lder Hochwald<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where the Saarland forms a broad green bridge to neighboring Rhineland-Palatinate, the city lies at an altitude between 250 and 600 meters above sea level Wadern<\/strong><\/a>.
The town at the foot of the Schwarzw\u00e4lder Hochwald blends harmoniously into the charming landscape of the Saar-Hunsr\u00fcck Nature Park. The rural town of Wadern possesses a quality of life that urban settlements can no longer offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Live Webcam Wadern with Market Square<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Wadern Webcam – Blick vom Rathaus auf den Marktplatz Wadern<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Today, Wadern is the central hub for middle, shopping, education, and administration in the Hochwald region. Every day, many people from the surrounding and wider Hochwald area experience the city's appealing and comprehensive service strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, Wadern is always a place of relaxation. It's so beautifully idyllic, located in Saarland, and surrounded by large forests and near some great Seen<\/strong><\/a>. You can also quickly get to Trier, the oldest city in Germany, and also quickly to Saarbr\u00fccken, the state capital, if you want to go on a shopping spree. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wadern Marketplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Die Stadt im Hochwald – Wadern Marketplace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Im Sommer wird der Marktplatz unter dem Titel „Waderner Marktsommer“ zum Schauplatz von Musik, Kinderprogrammen und Kleinkunst. Kulinarische H\u00f6hepunkte bieten die „Kartoffeltage Saar-Hunsr\u00fcck“ und die „Hochw\u00e4lder Wildwoche“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Klassikkonzertreihe „Konzerte in der kleinen Residenz“ und das st\u00e4dtische Kulturprogramm runden das Bild einer lebenswerten und lebendigen Kommune ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find a lot of information about the history, but also about the sights, economic and cultural development, etc. in the Wikipedia entry about the town of Wadern<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this Waden webcam, you can watch the goings-on on the market square from a distance. Just like I like to do when we're on the World<\/strong><\/a> on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History and Facts about the Town of Wadern<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Wadern Town Hall<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The history of Wadern, the town in the Hochwald, dates back to the year 950, when it was first mentioned in connection with the Mettlach Abbey. Later, Count Anton von Oettingen-S\u00f6tern moved there and helped the community gain greater prominence by granting it market rights. After the end of World War I, Wadern became the administrative seat of Merzig-Wadern in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles of 1920.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After World War II, in 1945, Wadern began its most recent chapter as part of the French occupation zone. Wadern belonged to the separatized Saarland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The present-day town of Wadern has only existed since 1978. Before the municipal reform of 1974, the districts belonged to various other municipalities, including Weiskirchen and Nonnweiler. After this municipal reform, the municipality of Wadern was established. It was only on July 1, 1978, that the municipality became the town of Wadern. Today, it has just over 16,000 inhabitants and consists of 13 districts. The largest are the Wadern district and the Nunkirchen district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the city of Wadern is very small in population, it is the third largest municipality in the Saarland in terms of area. The city is characterized by the three valley basins with their associated streams; these are the Primstal, the Wadrilltal, and the L\u00f6stertal. Wadern lies on the edge of the Schwarzw\u00e4lder Hochwald and is located in the Saar-Hunsr\u00fcck Nature Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All 13 districts of the city of Wadern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Wadern has town privileges, the association is more comparable to a municipality. In total, the town in the Hochwald with the Wadern webcam consists of 13 districts. The population of these districts ranges from 350 to 2500 inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The districts are scenically characterized villages of varying sizes. This spatial distance to the city center lends the city of Wadern a certain charm, as each district has something unique and cultivates its own cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The districts are predominantly located in the river valleys: Wadrilltal, L\u00f6stertal, and Primstal. In the Wadrill valley are the districts of Wadrill, Gehweiler, Wedern, Wadern, and Dagstuhl. In the L\u00f6ster valley are L\u00f6stertal and a part of Dagstuhl. In the Prims valley are the districts of Krettnich, Lockweiler, Bardenbach, B\u00fcschfeld, and Nunkirchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remaining districts Steinberg, Morscholz, and Noswendel lie outside of these valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the complete list of 13 locations, sorted alphabetically, with a few interesting facts about each place, as well as a personal comment from me and what connects me to the location:Source: Wikipedia, as of December 31, 2022<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00fcschfeld<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elevation: 246 m above sea level
Area: 9.66 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 1’237
Population density: 128 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06874<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In B\u00fcschfeld, I mostly attended family gatherings. Not much else connects me to this town. There's also a youth club here where I actually DJed once or twice before I turned 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dagstuhl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 296 m above sea level
Area: 3.45 km\u00b2
Inhabitants: 338
Population density: 98 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of those places you just pass through. But for me, it was different. I completed my apprenticeship there and often visited Dagstuhl Castle. There weren't as many festivals there back then as there are today, but it was wonderful to just walk there and linger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krettnich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elevation: 316 m above sea level
Area: 5.59 km\u00b2
Residents: 542
Population density: 97 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krettnich and Lockweiler are practically inseparable. You always walk through Krettnich when you go hiking around Lockweiler. It's a small, idyllic place with great people and many friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockweiler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 282 m above sea level
Area: 13.36 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 1’470
Population density: 110 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I grew up in Lockweiler and spent the first 25 years of my life there. Lockweiler and the surrounding area had everything you needed as a child, teenager, and young adult. The people here are super nice, accommodating, and friendly. Here, people greet each other on the street, which is not the norm in many other places in the world. I think that's great, and it always feels good to walk through Lockweiler and meet friends and old acquaintances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If everything goes ideally, we'll be here by the fair weekend in early October. You'll get to meet everyone all at once that weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morscholz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 324 m above sea level
Area: 6.36 km\u00b2
Residents: 900
Population density: 142 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I've only been to the place itself maybe five times or so. But I've been putting together the music for the show dance club there since the mid-nineties. Some great tracks have come out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower Saxony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

H\u00f6he: — m. \u00fc. Meer
Fl\u00e4che: — km\u00b2
Einwohner: —
Bev\u00f6lkerungsdichte: — Einwohner pro km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey, hey, hey, sorry, I'd have to seriously check where that is exactly. Not trying to be rude at all, but I don't think I've ever been to Niederl\u00f6stern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noswendel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 282 m above sea level
Area: 7.3 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 1’254
Population density: 172 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An idyllic place with a lake, located right next to Wadern. We even stayed in a vacation apartment there once. The lake itself is not very big, but especially when the kids were younger, we often walked around it. The circular path goes through the Noswendel Jungle<\/a><\/strong>, as we call him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I've been here a few times before for the lake festival or for school trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nunkirchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elevation: 258 m above sea level
Area: 13.44 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 2’549
Population density: 190 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06874<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, it's just a place to drive through. Either to get to Lebach or to Losheim. We used to drive through Nunkirchen every weekend to get to the discos. It was also once on my way to school and there was a video store in Nunkirchen. Before the days of Netflix and the like, that was the place to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oberl\u00f6stern \/ L\u00f6stertal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

H\u00f6he: — m. \u00fc. Meer
Area: 16.26 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 1’313
Population density: 81 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was in Oberl\u00f6stern only once, because there is the Burial mounds of Oberl\u00f6sten<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steinberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elevation: 388 m above sea level
Area: 4.63 km\u00b2
Residents: 965
Population density: 208 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I've been to Steinberg quite a few times. Even once or twice for Carnival. It's one of those places you go to if you have friends there. Otherwise, there isn't much to do in Steinberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wadern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 282 m above sea level
Area: 5.67 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 2’373
Population density: 419 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town in the high forest. With the Wadern webcam, you can get a good look at what's going on in Wadern's market square. I went to high school here and was therefore in Wadern almost every day. As mentioned above, the town is great and always worth a visit. We go to Wadern every time too, to visit friends, go shopping, or enjoy the coziness of the town over a coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drilbur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 322 m above sea level
Area: 16.35 km\u00b2
Einwohner: 2’023
Population density: 124 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Wadrill there is the Hochwald Alm. We always drove past there when we went to the disco. Otherwise, there is or was a big funfair here, which I only visited a few times. So I wasn't here very often, except when driving by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wedern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 282 m above sea level
Area: 4.58 km\u00b2
Residents: 255
Population density: 56 inhabitants per km\u00b2
Incorporation: January 1, 1974
Postal Code: 66687
Area code: 06871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our graduation\/prom took place in Wedern. Although I ultimately didn't finish my Abitur in Wadern, I still participated in the celebration here. Otherwise, Wedern is usually a small village you bypass to the left on your way to Wadrill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is the town of Wadern ideal for families?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stadt Wadern Webcam – Wadern ist ein idealer Ort f\u00fcr Familien<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wadern is a charming town in the state of Saarland, located in the heart of the Hochwald, a region known for its picturesque nature and idyllic landscapes. With its 13 districts, Wadern offers a variety of living options and lifestyles, making it an ideal choice for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00fcschfeld ist bekannt f\u00fcr seine sch\u00f6ne Kirche, St. Sebastian, und bietet eine friedliche Atmosph\u00e4re, die Familien sch\u00e4tzen. Dagstuhl hingegen ist ein historisches Juwel, bekannt f\u00fcr sein Schloss und das Leibniz-Zentrum f\u00fcr Informatik, was die Stadt sowohl kulturell als auch wissenschaftlich interessant macht. Der Stadtteil Krettnich, malerisch gelegen, l\u00e4dt zu ausgedehnten Spazierg\u00e4ngen und Radtouren ein – perfekt f\u00fcr aktive Familien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Lockweiler, you can find peace and relaxation, while Morscholz offers a fantastic view of the Hochwald region. Families who are nature lovers would love the green surroundings, tranquility, and fresh air of these places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niederl\u00f6stern and Oberl\u00f6stern, two neighboring districts, are known for their rural atmosphere and strong community ties, making them ideal places for families seeking a close-knit and supportive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noswendel is home to the Noswendeler See, a popular destination for families who can enjoy various leisure activities such as hiking, cycling, or picnicking. Nunkirchen, known for its rich history and culture, offers residents a glimpse into the region's past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steinberg is another district known for its natural beauty, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Wadern, the city center, houses various shops, restaurants, and educational institutions to meet the needs of every family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wadrill is known for its green landscapes and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families who appreciate a rural setting. Ultimately, Wedern offers a blend of nature, culture, and community that makes it an attractive place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town of Wadern and its districts offer a harmonious blend of nature, culture, and community, making it an ideal place for families to live and grow. With its expansive green landscapes, rich history and culture, and close-knit communities, Wadern presents an attractive and welcoming location for families seeking a high quality of life. Further up, you can get a visual sense of this beautiful town with the Wadern webcam overlooking the Wadern market square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The year 1978, when Wadern became a town | Historical Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The year 1978 is a very special one for Wadern. As mentioned above, the former municipality of Wadern officially became the town of Wadern on July 1, 1978. It is all the more wonderful that historical pictures from exactly this year have now been sent to me. They show Wadern in a state that many younger residents today no longer know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you look at the pictures and compare them with the current view of the Wadern webcam on the market square, it is immediately noticeable how much the town in the Hochwald has developed in the last good 45 years. Shops have come and gone, facades have been renovated, the cityscape has been modernized, and yet the character of Wadern has been preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me personally, these recordings are a small piece of local history. They show the Wadern where my parents and grandparents used to go, the streets I later walked as a student on my way to high school, and the squares where generations of Hochw\u00e4lders have met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a good look at the pictures of the town in the Hochwald and let the atmosphere of 1978 sink in. You might discover details that are long gone today, or you might recognize spots that have hardly changed. A big thank you to Peter, who kindly provided me with the pictures via Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n