{"id":5547,"date":"2018-04-01T22:14:01","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T20:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/141080.com\/?p=5547"},"modified":"2018-10-18T10:34:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-18T08:34:58","slug":"easter-holidays-in-saarland-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandernotizen.com\/en\/ferien-im-saarland-ostern-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation in Saarland \u2013 Easter 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known as the most beautiful federal state in the world, we spent our vacation in Saarland this time. Just in time for Easter, we\u00a0we continued on and drove through Basel and Alsace into Saarland. Just the drive alone already felt like a vacation. We encountered some Easter traffic and needed about an hour longer than usual, but we arrived relaxed in beautiful Kastel towards the evening. Kastel belongs to the district of St. Wendel and the municipality of Nonnweiler. It is located in the north of Saarland, right on the edge of the Hunsr\u00fcck-Hochwald National Park<\/a>. This makes Kastel an ideal starting point for hikes and leisurely strolls.<\/p>\n

Vacation in Saarland<\/h1>\n

The Saarland is the smallest federal state in Germany, but it has a lot to offer. Besides the famous landmark \u201eSaarschleife\u201c (Saar loop), you can visit two important sites of Saarland's industrial history in the south of the state: V\u00f6lklingen and Neunkirchen. First and foremost is the V\u00f6lklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage site that now hosts many exhibitions and cultural events. The state capital, Saarbr\u00fccken, invites you to go shopping and enjoy the nightlife. But Saarlouis is also known for the latter. In the old town of Saarlouis, you'll find one pub after another, and in between, many lovely small clubs or lounges.<\/p>\n

Besides shopping and celebrating, the Saarland offers an impressive number of hiking trails. Not only on the 410 km long Saar-Hunsr\u00fcck Trail<\/a>\u00a0You can relax and unwind. You can also exert yourself and\/or enjoy nature on numerous smaller premium hiking trails, such as the Hochwaldpfad in Weiskirchen or the L\u00fcckner-Weg, which starts in Oppen. A list of all 65 hiking trails can be found at\u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are also some great Lakes and swimming lakes<\/a> in Saarland. I wrote a short piece about that a while ago.\u00a0Contribution<\/a> written.<\/p>\n

Hunnenring - Ringwall of Otzenhausen<\/h1>\n

The Otzenhausen Ringwall, also popularly known as the \u201eHunnenring\u201c (Huns' Ring), is located in the extreme north of Saarland. A few steps further, and you are in Rhineland-Palatinate. Here begins the Saar-Hunsr\u00fcck Nature Park<\/a>. We started from the forest parking lot in Otzenhausen and walked towards the Ringwall. After about 1.8 km, you reach this impressive structure. A stone staircase allows you to cross over. Afterwards, you walk back down behind the rampart to a forest path that leads you back to the parking lot. The shortest loop is about 4 km long. We chose this one because the weather wasn't cooperating 100%% that day.<\/p>\n

The rampart itself dates back to the 5th to 1st centuries BC. Naturally, it served as protection for the Celts who lived there at the time. At some point after the Gallic Wars, it was abandoned and has since served as a tourist attraction \ud83d\ude42 That's how it probably was. Details about the rampart can be found in many places online.<\/p>\n

Now there is a Celtic village right by the forest parking lot. For 2.50 EUR as an adult and a few cents cheaper as a child, you can visit the grounds and get an insight into life back then.<\/p>\n

We didn't do this and returned to the car after an exciting but relaxing hike. The ring fort itself is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n

Privacy is also necessary<\/h1>\n

We spent the rest of our holiday week visiting friends and family. Since it was Easter, there were of course many eggs to find and gifts to distribute. Therefore, we didn't undertake any other activities this time.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h1>\n

Holidays in Saarland are usually very cozy. The nature there is unique and partly untouched. The small, sometimes picturesque villages reflect that cozy life that many city dwellers might dream of. Far from densely populated areas and rush hour, you can relax, unwind, and enjoy life in Saarland.<\/p>\n

Do you have any questions or need more tips and suggestions for your vacation in Saarland? Then feel free to contact me. I know almost every corner and area \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n