The centre of Saarbrücken offers a particularly comprehensive choice of shops. From large department stores with many goods and collections, to traditional family-owned businesses with specialised offers, you will find just what you need.
Saarbrücken is the scene of a wide variety of festivals such as the Max Ophüls Prize film festival, or the only Franco-German stagecraft festival, Perspectives.
In springtime and summer, the many beer gardens in Saarbrücken invite visitors to enjoy a cool, refreshing drink. There are many places to sit and relax in a friendly atmosphere.
Saarbrücken is a city with a passion for cinema. In addition to the städtisches Filmhaus (city movie house), there are art house cinemas and a further three film theatres.
The State Theatre’s largest venue lies right on the bank of the Saar in the city centre. The 869-seat auditorium was completely restored and extended in 1988/89.
The Saarland has a wide variety of museums in different areas of interest. Take the opportunity to visit important collections of the "Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz" (Saarland Cultural Heritage Foundation).
There are many offers for leisure time on the Saar - enjoy a boat trip to France, have fun on the "Saar-Strand", the beach right in the heart of the city or have a nice boat trip with the barbecue donuts on the Saar.
